COVID-19 REOPENING PLAN

LAUREL HALL SCHOOL REOPENING GUIDELINES

Per LAUSD, CDC, ELEA, L.A. County Public Health Dept and California state direction.


Phase 1 – 100% Distance Learning by virtual teaching if required by the health department.


Phase 2 – Hybrid Schedule: Students will rotate between in-seat learning and virtual learning.

Schedule TBD. Full-time virtual learning will still be available for those who choose.


Phase 3 – Full-time schedule of student attendance 5 days a week. Parents have the option of

continuing full-time virtual Distance Learning if they are more comfortable that way.


Laurel Hall School programs will transition from one phase to another, with notice, based on the

direction of the above listed agencies. We continue to work on plans to return to school as soon

as it is safe and appropriate to do so.


When we are able to return, and students are on campus, the following protocols will be

observed at all times:


  • Temperatures will be taken in the morning of everyone entering campus.
  • Students will be reminded throughout the day to remain socially distant.
  • Hand sanitizer stations will be located in every classroom and in common areas.
  • Desks will be placed six feet apart and shields/dividers will be added to desks
  • Students will stay in student cohorts throughout the school day.
  • Plexiglass guards will shield administrative desks in office.
  • Cloth face masks will be required for everyone on campus. We realize this is very difficult for younger grades and we will try to work with them so they can be as comfortable as possible. There will eventually be an end to this vital necessity, but until then it will be required. Teachers may additionally use face shields.
  • LH requests that the office be notified if a student or anyone in the immediate family has been exposed to Covid-19. If so, students must study at home for 14 days. Students who have been diagnosed may continue to study at home with their class virtually.
  • Students are required to bring their own lunch, personal water bottle, hand sanitizer or disinfectant wipes if desired, and most importantly, face masks.
  • Classroom desks, counters, doorknobs and light switches will be sanitized before classes each day and at regular intervals during the day.
  • Bathrooms will be sanitized before classes each day and at regular intervals during the day, including wiping down counters, sinks, toilet bowls, toilet paper dispensers, paper towel dispensers, doorknobs and light switches.
  • Stairways will be designated “One Way,” following a “clock-wise” traffic flow. Stairway rails will be cleaned throughout day as well.
  • Office chairs and desk counters will be cleaned every day. Hand sanitizers will also be available in office.
  • P.E. classes will also be offered as virtual learning. Once we are able to return to in-person learning, P.E. classes will be managed according to these protocols.
  • Students must bring their own lunch and will be eating their lunch in classrooms.
  • Signage will be posted throughout campus regarding social distancing, hand washing and hand sanitizing. We observe the 3 W’s: Wear a Mask, Wash Your Hands and WAY Over There (6 feet).
  • Parents and other visitors must be restricted from campus unless absolutely necessary.
  • Teachers will have guidelines of how to speak about the virus with students to insure safety but not promote fear or anxiety.
  • Parents will be notified immediately if any cases of Covid are diagnosed within the student body or staff. If a student has been exposed to someone else within their families or circle of friends, the student will be asked to quarantine for 14 days before returning to school.



PARENT EXPECTATIONS


Expectations for Parents for In-person Learning on Campus

  • Monitor your child daily for symptoms such as the following.
  • fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, runny nose, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
  • If your child has any symptoms, do not send them to school
  • If your child exhibits symptoms during the day, parents must have a plan for early pickup in place and be reachable by phone
  • Parents must follow all requirements for pickup and drop off procedures
  • Students are to stay in the car until they confirm a temperature reading of 100 degrees or less
  • If a student will be late for school, call the office to have a staff member come to your car to take temperature prior to student stepping on campus
  • Ensure your student comes to school with proper PPE: mask, hand sanitizer (gloves, wipes if preferred)
  • Provide your child with a bagged lunch every day
  • Parents are to drop off their child at the designated drop off location. TBD
  • Parents are encouraged to avoid coming onto campus in light of the situation
  • Should you need to visit the office please call and make an appointment, so that we may minimize the number of people on campus at any one time
  • Meetings with teachers/school administration will be conducted via Zoom.




Expectations for Parents in Virtual Classes

  • Please communicate with Laurel Hall if your child does not have access to WiFi internet or a laptop
  • Provide your child with a designated space for class that is determined prior to the beginning of the day. We really encourage you to set your child up with a productive work space. Beds are not the best place for this.
  • If you are in the room while your child is in class, please remember
  • Dress appropriately
  • Keep your voice quiet and to a minimum
  • Allow your children to focus on their studies
  • Encourage your child to practice effective habits for success in the classroom
  • Be on time
  • Be organized with materials for class (charge your computer the night before)
  • Come to class with an attitude to engage and learn: Be Present
  • If your child is “in class” but with their microphone and camera off, they are considered absent




STUDENT EXPECTATIONS


Expectations for Students for In-person Learning on Campus

  • Students will adhere to proper pick up and drop off procedures
  • If you are late to school, you must call the office to have a staff member come down to take your temperature prior to coming on campus
  • Students are to wear PPE at all times
  • Students are to stay 6 ft apart from others
  • No hall or PE lockers will be used for middle school students.
  • Students are to follow directional markers to indicate traffic flow between classes
  • Students are to follow teacher’s directions regarding the following:
  • Assigned seats
  • Dismissal and arrival to and from classes
  • Students are to follow a clockwise “traffic flow”
  • Elementary students will be given some “outside” time during the day for fresh air and a chance to remove their masks briefly. Students will be monitored by staff to assure social distancing.
  • Students will eat lunch in their classrooms.
  • All students must be diligent about distancing and will be allowed to remove their masks briefly, and outside only.



Expectations for Students in Virtual Classes

  • Be on time for class
  • Look presentable
  • Have your materials ready for class: books, homework, etc.
  • Cell phones should be silenced and out of view when not required for the lesson
  • Cameras should be on at all times
  • Microphones can be muted when not talking, but teacher expects microphones to be on for class discussions, presentations, and as needed for questions
  • As with in-person learning, for all assignments, including testing procedures: you are to do your own work
  • We encourage you to work at a desk or table space, rather than from your bed
  • If you are “in class” but with your microphone and camera off, you are considered absent
  • If you are absent or unable to attend “live” class, please make arrangements with your teacher


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