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CHRIST THE KING
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
FAITHFULLY
FORWARD
SAFE RETURN TO SCHOOL 2021-22
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Dear Crusaders, We are so excited to begin another year of in-person instruction. Through the Safer and Stronger Together protocols, we were able to have a successful year in 2020-2021. We were also able to gather a significant amount of information about safety in our schools. Through this process the Diocesan COVID Task Force was able to glean valuable objective data points from its 19 schools, in all regions of the diocese, throughout an entire academic year. This have given rise to Faithfully Forward, the 2021-2022 protocols for our schools. Herein lie the protocols which prioritize safety while supporting our goal of providing as normal of a learning environment as possible. As we travel throughout the year, our school, along with my counterparts, will be in contact with the Catholic Schools Office. The communications will be two-way, whereby allowing me to share data with the CSO and also receive the best thinking of the CSO (based upon the most recent data). As such, if items need to be updated, we will notify you. Most important is our prayer life. Let us continue to ask for the protection of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. If God is for us, who can be against. Yours in Christ, Carl A. Semmler, Ed.D. Principal CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PAGE 1
FAITHFULLY FORWARD
COVID 2021-22 PROTOCOLS
Students in School: We look forward to welcoming our students back to the hallways of Christ the
King Catholic High School. We continue to prioritize in-person learning knowing this is the optimal
environment for our students’ holistic development. Please note that self-chosen, long-term
distance learning will not be an option for the 2021-2022 academic year. Quarantined students
(which should be limited) will be able to Google Meet to class.
School Environment: When students return to their classrooms, they will feel a sense of safety and
excitement. They will no longer see barriers or signage limiting their movement and interactions.
The hallways and bulletin boards will be illuminated with art and work samples as they learn and
grow in faith and academics.
LEARNING CONTINUUM
As we move through this upcoming school year, we must continue to monitor the pandemic and
respond to the individual needs of our school community. Our learning continuum will remain in
place for the 2021-2022 school year. A decision to move from one model of instruction to another
will be made in consultation with school administration and the CSO.
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FAITHFULLY FORWARD
COVID 2021-22 PROTOCOLS
Gatherings
As a school community we finished the 2020-2021 school year
united in Faith. We were able to celebrate Mass and carry out
many of our end-of-year traditions including our year-end spirit
day and graduation. We look forward to starting this year strong
with many of our normal back-to-school events already lined-up
including new student orientation, fall sports tryouts, and all school
mass.
Cleaning Transportation
In the spring of 2021, our school community Transportation is available for the 2021-2022 school
returned to normal routines for cleaning and year. Buses will run at normal capacity with increased
disinfecting measures. Our classrooms and cleaning measures in place. Buses will have assigned
hallways are prepared to welcome students back. seating with siblings paired together. Face coverings
We will continue with standard cleaning and or masks are optional for bus riders and drivers.
disinfecting protocols in place.
Volunteers Stay Home
One of the main reasons we were successful in sustaining in-
We are thankful to have such strong person instruction last school year was the partnership with
supporters who impact our everyday our families. If your child is not feeling well, please keep them
operations. We are grateful to have strong at home. Our plan will enable temporarily quarantined
supporters who make an extraordinary students to continue to learn without sharing germs. If you do
impact on our school. Volunteer protocols have any health updates please communicate with School
Nurse Stephanie Miller as soon as possible. We want to
will be reviewed and communicated as we
remain vigilant in our response time to ensure we keep
welcome volunteers back on campus.
students in school.
Health & Handwashing
Face Coverings Training
Prioritizing health trainings with our staff and
handwashing with our families contributed to the
success of our 2020-2021 school year. Routine and
Face coverings are optional for students,
proper handwashing can significantly reduce the
staff and visitors on our school campus.
spread of germs. We will train our students in proper
Please be respectful of others’ decisions handwashing techniques and build in opportunities
whether or not to wear a face covering. for them to wash throughout the day. Please
reinforce handwashing practices at home.
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WHAT WILL THE RESPONSE BE FOR
A POSITIVE COVID CASE WITHIN
ESSENTIAL
THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY?
QUESTIONS
If your child or a family member tests
positive for COVID, please contact
School Nurse Stephanie Miller
(smiller@ctkchs.net) immediately. If
contact tracing is necessary, the
administration/nurse will communicate
with the appropriate individuals,
including the local health department.
COVID cases will not be reported
community wide to protect the privacy
of those affected. We do not
communicate any other illness or health
concern to our wider school community.
WHAT IS THE PROTOCOL FOR
CONTACT TRACING ON CAMPUS?
In the spring of 2021, we decreased
our social distancing and contact
tracing measures to 3 feet. Data
collected diocesan-wide during the
implementation of this change has
shown that no additional spread
resulted in our schools. Our protocol
for contact tracing for the 2021-2022
school year will include siblings, carpool
members and those identified as a
direct contact (within 3 feet for 15
minutes or longer) with a positive case.
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ESSENTIAL
QUESTIONS
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QUESTIONS
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