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Last week, as we celebrated the Class of 2020 during our Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation Ceremony, my mind wandered back to when our graduates were freshmen. As I looked out in the pews, I was overcome with emotion at how much they’ve changed physically, mentally, socially, and spir-itually! They, as a class, weathered many storms and expe-rienced many joys, sorrows, challenges, fun times, and hard times together. Seeing them united, one last time, in prayer and in celebration, was a blessing for all in attendance and a great reminder to me that, in community and in faith, we have what we need to grow, to change, and to respond in dignity and in grace to our daily challenges. This is the es-sence of what a Catholic education aims to do, isn’t it? To equip our young people to face life as good Christians and good citizens.
We as a school community, as a faith community, face the 2020-2021 school year with hope, with optimism, and with the knowledge that we can continue our mission in the Sale-sian style: offering our students a home where they are wel-comed, accepted, and loved; a school that prepares them for life; a playground where they can have fun, make new life-long friends and experience true joy; and finally, a church where they can experience God’s love and his grace during every moment of their lives.
I know you are anxious to hear our plans for the reopening of our school buildings next month. Throughout the summer, our startup team has been working with Diocesan leadership to prepare to begin the school year in a manner that pro-motes the health and well-being of our students and staff.
The attached guide is meant to serve as a helpful reference for you and your family as we all prepare for the upcom-ing school year. It outlines the safety measures, policies, and procedures we are implementing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope it addresses the questions and concerns you have regarding the opening of the 2020-2021 school year. Should you have any additional questions, please, con-tact the school office and someone will assist you.
Be certain of my prayers for you and your good health. I look forward to starting a challenging, but great school year!
Sr. Patricia Roche, FMAPrincipal
DEAR ST. JOHN NEUMANN HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES
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We recognize there will be personal individual situations where a student may need learning environment options. SJN will be offering two (2) options:
TRADITIONAL LEARNINGOn-campus face-to-face instruction in the classroom with modifications that adhere to recommended social distancing and wellness guidelines.
AT-HOME SYNCHRONOUS LEARNINGStudent logs in from home for a live-stream option that follows his/her same on-campus classroom instruction schedule.
SELECT YOUR OPTION All families will receive a Survey Monkey to select which option they are choosing for their student(s) for the August school re-opening.REPLY DUE BY FRIDAY, JULY 31ST
INSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY PLANWe recognize the importance of keeping our students learning, even in a world of uncertainty. We have prepared multiple contingency plans to ensure the continuity, integrity and rigor of our students’ education as we move forward with this academic school year.
We are prepared to support movement of students between learning envi-ronment options, as may be required per individual situations, as we move forward with this academic school year.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT OPTIONS
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START UP SCHEDULE
• Monday 8/17 Time to be announced later – Student Orientation
• Tuesday 8/18 7:45 am – 2:30 pm Regular School Day Schedule Resumes
• Friday 8/21 9:00 am – 2:30 pm Late Start Friday Schedule Resumes
Orientation sessions will be conducted in small groups in separate parts of campus.Social distancing, cleaning and other safety protocols will be explained and followed during orientation.
Students will begin following these protocols when the regular class schedule resumes.
RE-OPENING SCHEDULE
N SCHOOL START DATEMONDAY, AUGUST 17TH
SCHOOL START DATEAUGUST 17TH
REGULAR SCHOOL DAYAUGUST 18TH
LATE START FRIDAYAUGUST 21ST
STUDENT ORIENTATIONAUGUST 17TH
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WE WILL HAVE ADDITIONAL FULL-TIME JANITORIAL SERVICES ON CAMPUS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY TO:
• Provide frequent cleaning of high-touch surfaces, office counters, common areas, restrooms and other areas deemed necessary throughout the day.
• Sanitize public areas after each use: picnic tables, cafeteria tables/chairs, chapel.
• Ensure a constant stock of sanitation/cleaning products are available for students and faculty, such as hand sanitizer stations, soap dispensers, pa-per towels, disinfectant spray, etc.
Teachers and students will follow specific protocols for sanitizing hands, desks, keyboards and other classroom surfaces at the beginning and end of every class period.
ADDITIONAL CAMPUS CLEANING & SANITATION PROTOCOLS
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Our Maintenance staff and Cleaning Service will be adhering to a strict sched-ule for campus cleaning and disinfecting. We have purchased multiple Victory electro-sprayer machines to disinfect classrooms, larger indoor common spaces, chapel, weight rooms, locker rooms etc., following a set weekly/daily schedule.
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WELLNESS PROTOCOLS
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FACIAL COVERINGA facial covering:
• Can be a mask or neck gaiter/buff, only.• Is REQUIRED to be worn by all persons on school
property throughout the school day.
All facial coverings worn at school must adhere to the following guidelines:
• The covering must fit appropriately, covering both the nose and the mouth.
• Any solid colored or patterned mask is acceptable.• Coverings featuring characters, graphics, im-
ages, logos or words cannot contain profanity, political-related content or any message deemed inappropriate or distracting.
• All masks must reflect Catholic values.
If school staff deem a mask inappropriate, extra masks will be available in the office for the student to wear if he or she is asked to change his or her mask.
We encourage each student to have multiple wash-able masks available at home to ensure a clean mask can be worn to school every day.
Masks may be removed for:• Eating/drinking at lunch.• Outdoor PE activities.
STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER CAMPUS WITHOUT A MASK.
Masks will be available for purchase if a student for-gets or loses his/hers.
SOCIAL DISTANCINGSocial distancing is an effective way to prevent the potential spread of infection. Throughout the school day, faculty and students will follow the CDC rec-ommended distancing guidelines and will eliminate physical and shared surfaces contact with others whenever possible.
All persons on school property are to wear a mask and are asked to keep 3 – 6 feet apart. In the situa-tions where masks are temporarily removed, all per-sons must remain at least 6 feet apart.
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WELLNESS PROTOCOLS
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SHARED SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENTTeachers will minimize the use of shared items in the classroom. When that is not possible, shared items will be wiped down between uses (keyboards, computers, science equipment, whiteboard markers, etc.).
Shared school supplies will not be available (extra pen-cils, pens, etc.). Students will be responsible for ensur-ing they have all of their own necessary school supplies every day.
Chilled water bottle filler stations have been added across campus and water fountain spouts have been disabled. Students may use/carry a clear water bottle during the day, per the handbook guidelines.
Vending machines will be operational. A hand sanitizer dispenser will be stationed at each machine, and the cleaning crew will sanitize high touch surfaces through-out the day.
HEALTH MONITORINGWe all have a part to play to ensure the safety of our family at home and our school family. Self-monitoring and communicating are vital to a safe and successful
school re-opening. Our goal is to provide continuous on-campus instruction in a safe and healthy environ-ment and we will be constantly re-evaluating and re-as-sessing campus health and safety conditions.
REGARDING YOUR STUDENT’S HEALTH….YES, WE WANT THEM IN SCHOOL….BUT WHEN IN DOUBT,
KEEP THEM OUT!
Parents and students should self-screen at home every day. If a student is displaying any possible COVID-19 symptoms, please keep the student at home. Please also contact the school office so we know your student will be staying home. We will then provide additional information to coordinate at-home learning and share the protocols for your student’s return to on-campus classes.
Students who begin to exhibit COVID-19 symptoms or feel sick during the school day will be placed in one of our isolation rooms and the parent will be contacted immediately to take the student home. We will then provide additional information to coordinate at-home learning and share the protocols for your student’s re-turn to on-campus classes.
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If your student has come in contact with someone displaying COVID-19 symptoms or someone who has tested positive, please keep your student at home and contact the school office immediately. We will provide additional information on our quarantine/re-turn to school protocols and can discuss coordinating at-home learning for your student.
SHOULD A STUDENT OR EMPLOYEE CONTRACT COVID-19:
• We will immediately notify only those who are/were at risk of exposure, according to FERPA and HIPAA privacy and confidentiality guidelines which are protected by law.
• Students or employees who have been potential-ly exposed will be sent home.
• The school office will coordinate next steps for at-home learning and will share subsequent return to campus protocols with the affected families.
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SUPPORTWe understand that this is a very stressful time for many of our students. We have our students’ phys-ical and mental well-being at the forefront of all we do and are here to support them in these uncertain times. We will be monitoring them closely and offer-ing assistance, as needed, to those who would bene-fit from a little extra attention and support.
CAMPUS HEALTH & SAFETY PROMOTIONSigns will be posted around campus reminding stu-dents to use good hygiene and be considerate of the health of others around them.
Student-created videos on health and safety protocols will be shared with the student body and students will be leading other wellness campaigns throughout the fall.
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SCHOOL DAY LOGISTICS
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ARRIVAL PROTOCOLSStudents will enter campus using two (2) different gates:
• Event Entrance Gate – students being dropped off (down near Gym entrance).• Student Entrance Gate – students who drive/park themselves.• Students may not congregate in the parking lot or in cars upon arrival.
Faculty members will be stationed at each entrance to:• Take each student’s temperature before entering campus - readings must be below 100.4
or the student will be sent home.• Ask student to verify he/she is not displaying any COVID-19 symptoms.• Ensure student is wearing an appropriate facial covering.• Direct students to the hand sanitizer dispenser.
Upon entering campus, students will sanitize their hands and report directly to their home-room.
• If students arrive prior to their homeroom being open, they may remain in the picnic table courtyard and follow social distancing guidelines until they can enter their homeroom.
Students arriving late:• Must be dropped off at the School Office Gate.• Student drivers should report directly to the Student Services office.• Temperature, symptom and mask check will be conducted upon arrival to campus.• All late students must still report to the Student Services office for a late pass.
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SCHOOL DAY LOGISTICS
NDAILY CLASS ROUTINEClassrooms:
• Capacity has been limited to ensure desks can be socially distanced and we have re-moved all shared tables and extraneous items from the classrooms.
• Desks, door handles and other high touch surfaces will be sprayed/wiped down between every class.
• Hand sanitizer dispensers have been mounted in every classroom.
• One door will be used for entry and the other for exit to prevent student contact.
Hallways:
• Directional arrows will be displayed on the walls and walkways/stairwells will be one-direc-tional.
• Students will be asked to respect social distancing protocols during class changes.
Lockers & Backpacks:
• Students will not be assigned a locker at this time.
• Students are allowed to carry a backpack throughout the day and must keep it with them at all times.
• Students bringing extra athletic equipment/gear for practices will be directed to the Gym to stow any additional items. Doors will be unlocked at dismissal for item retrieval.
Instruction / Activity Modifications:
• School assemblies and retreats are postponed until further notice.
• Science labs activities are postponed for now, but virtual lab experiences are planned.
• House Council will be modifying planned activities to fit within our health and safety pro-tocols.
• Mass will still be held on Tuesdays and students will attend, by House, on a rotating basis to allow for social distancing in the chapel.
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LUNCHFood & Beverage
• Students can bring their lunch or pre-purchase a meal.
• The cafeteria will not be open before or after school until further notice.
• The drink dispenser will not be available, but a chilled water bottle filler station has been installed in the cafeteria and other locations around the campus.
Pre-purchased lunch orders:
• Please go to: Cookies Services website (Chef Dan at SJN) for instructions.
• Menu, ordering and payment instructions will be provided on the website.
• Orders will be “grab-n-go” ready for students during their assigned lunch shift.
Seating & Sanitizing
• Seating will be limited to 4 per table until further notice.
• Seating will be available inside the Student Life Center and outside at the picnic tables in the courtyard.
• Students should wear a mask when done eating and continue to follow all social distanc-ing protocols.
• Picnic tables, lunch tables and seating will be sanitized between the two shifts.
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NMID-DAY PICK UPS & DROP-OFFSIf a student needs to be picked up during the day for an appointment or is going home sick, please adhere to the following protocol:
• Please call/email the school ahead of time to notify us of the pick-up.
• Pick-ups will be at the School Office gate.
• Upon arrival, please stay in your car and call the school office to let them know you are here.
• We will get your student signed out and he/she will walk out to meet you.
If a student needs to be dropped off during the day after returning from an appointment, please adhere to the following protocol:
• Please call/email the school ahead of time to notify us of the return timing.
• Drop-offs will be at the School Office gate.
• Upon arrival, we ask parents to stay in the car and just send your student to the office.
• Upon entering campus, students will be asked to follow the same procedural checklist as regular morning arrival.
DISMISSAL PROTOCOLSWe will utilize staggered release procedures, until further notice. Students will be dismissed in the following order:
• Student drivers
• In season athletes
• All others
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AFTER SCHOOL & EXTRA-CURRICULAR LOGISTICS
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COMMON SPACE GATHERINGStudents are allowed to be on campus after school while waiting for rides or athletic practices to begin but we ask that they continue to follow all mask and social distanc-ing protocols while on campus.
TEACHER OFFICE HOURSTeachers will continue to hold office hours from 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm in their class-
rooms.Students will follow the same safety protocols used during the regular school day.Office hours will begin after Labor Day.
ATHLETICSAthletic activities and protocols will vary by sport and by season.
Please contact the coach directly for specific information.Coach contact information is provided in Appendix A of this document.
CLUBSAll Club meetings and activities will follow school social distancing and wellness proto-cols.
FINE ARTSAll Band, Music and Drama meetings and activities will follow school social distancing and wellness protocols.
PARENT ORGANIZATION MEETINGSThese types of meetings cannot be held on campus, until further notice.
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OTHER PROTOCOLS
NSCHOOL EVENTSOn-campus large group events have been postponed, until further notice (parent orien-tations, parent-teacher conferences, tech academy, meet the teacher night, etc.).We will consider virtual options for some events, if possible.
CELL PHONE POLICYStudents must keep their phones silenced and in their backpacks during all class peri-ods.Students may use their phones between classes, during lunch and after school.The handbook phone policy still applies for improper usage infractions.
VISITORS & VOLUNTEERSVisitors are limited to essential contractor or delivery personnel and all will be required to wear a mask and follow all campus health and safety protocols.
Parents must schedule an appointment to meet with faculty or administrators. Drop in visits are not allowed at this time, as we are trying to limit the number of people coming onto our campus. These appointments will be held virtually or by phone.
All on-campus volunteer opportunities have been suspended, until further notice.
STUDENT TRAVEL• Families are discouraged from nonessential travel out of town. • Students must remain home for 14 days after traveling to another country, or to states
experiencing significant COVID-19 outbreaks (as determined by the CDC). • Students should inform the school immediately if they display COVID-19 symptoms
during the two-week quarantine upon return.
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APPENDIX A
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FALL SPORTS
Damon Jones Football [email protected] 239-9612603
Keith Edwards Volleyball [email protected] 239-595-6651
Kathy Sanderson Cheerleading [email protected] 239-682-8124
Jeff Jones Girls Golf [email protected] 239-269-5679
Charles Alaimo Boys Golf [email protected] 239-273-9102
Rich DeGalan Swimming [email protected] 239-821-5422
Mike Olayos Cross Country [email protected] 239-682-0621
WINTER SPORTS
Zack Ward Boys Basketball [email protected] 239-823-9227
Sarah McFee Girls Basketball [email protected] 239-298-1063
Adam Koszo Boys/Girls Soccer [email protected]
SPRING SPORTS
Artie Clyde Baseball [email protected] 772-584-7388
Michele Peterson Softball [email protected] 239-777-7698
Steve Cirronella Girls Tennis [email protected]
TBD Boys Tennis
Mike Olayos Track [email protected] 239-682-0621
DAMON JONESATHLETIC [email protected]
AL GREENASSISTANT ATHLETIC [email protected]
TYLER BOARDWAYATHLETIC [email protected]
JENN [email protected]
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