Reopening Plan 2020/2021

The Virtual Contract must be received in the SCCS office no later than Friday, July 31. 

Click here to print the Virtual Contract for 2020/2021.  

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Click Here for Middle School Virtual Orientation Information

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UPDATED: 7/31/200

SCCS Re-opening:  SCCS will offer both the blended option and the 100% virtual option.

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Phased openings

Phase 1: SCCS will operate under the virtual option for all students.

Phase 2: SCCS will offer both the 100% virtual option and a blended option.

Phase 3: SCCS will offer a full return to normal operations as well as a 100% virtual option.

 

Blended option:

1. With this option, students will be divided into a Tuesday/Thursday group and a Wednesday/Friday group.  Students will attend school every other day and our average class size is 11 (well below the 25 person maximum mandated during phase II).

2. Students will be educated face-to-face on their days at school and will be assigned work for their days at home.

3. When splitting the students into groups, priority was given to ensure that siblings were on site the same day.  After that, further divisions were made to make certain that transportation needs could be adequately met while still adhering to the bussing guidelines provided by BESE/LDOE.  We will not be able to switch days.

 

Virtual option:

1. SCCS has partnered with Edgenuity to offer a 100% virtual option to our families.

2. Families who choose this option will be required to have their own device/internet access.

3. Students in the virtual program will still be considered SCCS students.

4. These students will still be required to take any applicable state testing.

5. Families will be required to commit to the online option for 9-week periods.  For example, if a family chooses the virtual option and then decides to switch to the blended option, that will not be possible until the end of the 9-week period.

6. If you completed our online survey requesting a virtual option, someone from our staff will reach out to you this week.  If you have not heard from an SCCS employee by Friday and are interested in the virtual option, please reach out to the school starting next week.

7. Parents and students will be required to sign a contract stating they understand the student/parent responsibilities of virtual learning.

 

Orientation/Schedules:

1. Rather than having a formal orientation day as we have in the past, we will begin accepting payments for parking passes, activity fees, spirit shirt orders next week in the office. This will allow our families more flexibility to come to the school while also reducing the number of individuals in the building at any given time.

2. Order forms for PE uniforms will be sent home the first week of school through the child’s PE class

3. Our 7th grade teachers will be providing a video orientation to our new 7th grade students.

4. ID’s will be created/distributed during the first full week of school.

 

Group size/location:

1. As students arrive, they will report directly to their 1st period class.

2. During transition times, dismissals will be staggered to prevent overcrowding in the hallways.

3. Bathroom occupancy will be limited to 3 students.

4. Hallways will become one-way.

5. Lunch and breakfast will be prepared on-site this year.  Students are welcome to bring their own lunch, but refrigeration/microwaves will not be provided.

6. Lunch will be eaten in the students 3rd period class. 

 

Temp/Wellness checks:

1. Students will have their temperature checked as they enter campus. 

2. If a student registers a temperature of above 100.4, they will be sent to the nurse and their temperature taken again after 20 minutes. If a student has a temperature of 100.4 or higher after the second check, they will be sent to an isolated area where they will be monitored and held until picked up.

3. Students/Teachers should not come to school if they are ill.

4. Students may be required to provide a doctor’s note to be allowed to return to school.

5. If a positive case of Covid-19 is confirmed, SCCS will work with local officials to determine the most appropriate course of action moving forward.

 

Transportation:

1. During Phase 2, all busses will operate at 50% capacity that will allow students to spread out to the maximum extent possible.

2. Face coverings will be work on the bus.

3. Windows will be open to the maximum extent possible.

4. Busses will be cleaned daily and high touch surfaces on the buss will be cleaned to the maximum extent possible.

 

Surface cleaning:

1. Each class will be supplied with surface cleaner and paper towels.

2. Students/Teachers will be required to clean the surfaces before and after each class.

3. We will work to move additional desks out of the room to minimize the surfaces that must be cleaned.

4. Custodial staff will come every evening to clean all the classrooms/offices.

5. Bathrooms and other high touch surfaces will be cleaned to the maximum extent possible.

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Hygiene: 

The CDC, BESE board, and LDOE have identified three measures to minimize the spread of Covid-19: handwashing, social distancing, and the use of face coverings. 

1. We will set up hand sanitizing stations at both entrances to the school.

2. Everyone on campus will be required to wear a face covering “to the maximum extent possible.” Each student will be given 2 cloth masks. Students may provide their own mask.  To be appropriate for school, masks must follow our free-dress guidelines (no tobacco, weapon, alcohol, etc.). Ultimately, the appropriateness of the face mask will be determined by Mr. Ebey.

3. Each teacher will be provided with ample hand sanitizer. Students should use this upon entry to the class.

4. Desks will be spread out in each classroom to allow for social distancing to the maximum extent possible.

5. Hallways will become one-way to reduce crowding during transition times.

 

Other information:

1. The students will grab breakfast and take it to first period. 

2. Students will be allowed to bring a bottle of water and will be given a bottle in PE.  Teachers will also sell water at cost if students are in need. Water fountains will be turned off for the safety of our students.

3. All visitors must wear a mask while in the school lobby.  We encourage communication by phone or email as much as possible.

 

Click here to print re-opening information.

 

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