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Re-Opening Protocol
2020-2021
Embracing Our Past Celebrating Our Present Anticipating Our Future
Re-Opening
Protocol
2020-2021
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord,
plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11
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Introduction
St. Theresa Catholic School has been a leader in education since
1925. As we enter our 95th year, we are committed to preparing
our students for the future with a sound Catholic foundation while
maintaining a safe and healthy environment. We believe that in-
person, on campus instruction is the best way to educate our
students, and our Re-Opening Task Force has created contingency
plans for remote learning or Concurrent/Hybrid Learning models
when necessary, or if we are required to do so.
We have created this plan to aid in navigating the reestablishment
of our school where employees, students, and families feel
safe and to reduce the impact of COVID-19 conditions upon
returning to our schools. The guidelines referenced in this plan
are based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and Florida Department of Health (DOH). We
continue to look at best practices in education while listening
to the recommendations being made by the Department of
Education (DOE), Office of Early Learning (OEL), Department
of Children and Families (DCF), the National Catholic Education
Association (NCEA), the Florida Catholic Conference (FCC) and the
Archdiocese of Miami (ADOM).
Regular updates will be made to
this plan based on information
We will continue to update our plan with safety and learning provided by all the organizations
continuity at the forefront. Please review this document with your mentioned above, and applicable
family as we move forward in community and prayer. federal, state and local agencies.
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Priorities
With resident county Miami Dade and Coral Gables declaring a stay in Phase 1 as of
August 30, 2020, the school believes it is time to continue the conversation about our
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Protocol
2020-2021
Safety: Mitigating and slowing the growth of COVID-19 in the context of
a return to work and schools. Understanding that there is inherent risk in
returning from social distancing while in a pandemic, we also understand
that we are part of a societal decision that accepts balancing COVID-19 risk
against the need for life to continue.
Groups: In the spirit of “reducing the denominator,” students are organized
into discrete groups in the Concurrent/Hybrid Learning Model to minimize
the spread of COVID-19 between grade levels.
Hygiene: Within groups, we will emphasize strong hygienic practice.
Distance options: If a student or their family member is in a higher-risk
group, we will give them the option of continuing distance learning.
Presence: Keeping school open daily helps teachers and staff maintain that social
presence our children need. We do not want to burden parents with challenging
schedules that require them to stay home and out of work - we want our students
at school in class for the full day. However, based on current Covid19 protocols, the
Concurrent/Hybrid learning approach may be the most reasonable and safe means to
continue this being present to our students.
Growth: Despite limitations, we want our children to continue their
spiritual, emotional, psychological, physical and academic progress at
grade level in their faith and in all core academic standards.
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Back on Campus
As per ADOM, we will reassess on September 18th as to the possibility of our children coming back
on campus using the Concurrent/Hybrid Model.
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Re-Opening Plan
Private STS Families 100% On Site Learning:
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Schools are determine they are Your child(ren) will
Protocol
permitted comfortable with continue the school year
2020-2021 YES YES
to operate their child(ren) as usual under clearance
from CDC and ADOM
on-campus. returning to campus.
NO NO
Fully Remote STS Network: As If authorities If STS is needs
Teaching and Learning: with Fully Remote: close campus, to function at a
The STS Your child(ren) Students will be reduced capacity
or initiate a
Reopening will participate in a part of the STS due to CDC
learning network stay-at-home
Task Force Synchronous (live restrictions, students
from a distance. order, students will transition to
has created instruction) and Families who will transition Concurrent/Hybrid
a continuing Asynchronous (Teacher choose virtual to fully remote Learning.
education directed) learning. learning in grades learning.
plan with Teachers will teach in PK - 4 will utilize
the health their homerooms (if Seesaw,
Grades 5 – 8,
and safety the County determines Google Class- Students in PreK – Kinder will be in
of students, it safe) while students rooms and Zoom. school daily. Students in Grades 1 – 8
faculty and livestream in. Students will will be divided into two groups: Group
staff as the Instruction will be based attend from home Gold and Group Green. Students will
primary on a regular day, with at regularly sched- alternate each week; one group will
objective. students present, in uled times with
their homeroom
attend class on campus while the other
uniform, engaging in group attend class livestreamed.
teacher.
their studies.
6Technology
Saint Theresa Catholic School is prepared to ensure that
students have equal access to the curriculum whether they are
on campus or all learning virtually.
• Students will have access to online software platforms to
support interactive lesson delivery, assess student progress
and prescribe work to assist their progress. These programs
will be closely monitored by the students’ teachers, who will
work with each student’s individual needs in order to meet
grade level standards.
• An individual iPad, managed by St Theresa Catholic School
Tech Team, will be provided to each student at no additional
charge (for 5th - 8th Grade) and to students who need them
(for PreK - Grade 4) at no additional cost. Parents must sign
and return the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) in order to receive
this device.
• Zoom Video Conferencing, Seesaw (PK - 4), Google
Classroom (Gr 5-8), will be our primary communication and
collaboration platform for virtual learning with Fully Virtual
Teaching and/or Concurrent/Hybrid Learning Model. Students
who opt to stay home 100% virtual will also have Zoom Video
Conferencing.
• Teachers will be equipped with their own lap top (Mac or Dell),
iPad and large screen TV to make the learning environment
both at home and in class as “normal” as possible.
7Fully Virtual Learning Model
In the event that the ADOM Department of Schools closes schools or a stay-
at-home order is initiated, students will transition to a fully virtual teaching
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Protocol
and learning model.
2020-2021
In a fully virtual teaching and Concurrent/Hybrid learning model, students will
participate in live instruction and remote learning with regular modifications
to ensure your children will continue to receive a well balanced and
academically fulfilling experience. Students’ virtual school days will closely
resemble their on campus schedule with minor modifications. Students will
attend classes virtually at their regularly scheduled times.
• Each grade level will be given a FULL DAY schedule to follow on regular
school days, where students will log in daily for attendance, attend virtual
classes and will submit school work to be graded by the teachers. All
teachers will follow the Gradual Release of Responsbility Model to ensure
students are receiving quality instruction time and taking the necesary
breaks as needed.
• Virtual schedules will be created to ensure our students receive grade
level instruction and meet all grade level standards.
Students
• Virtual schedules have been created to easily allow us to pivot from one
are required
scenario to another based on the circumstances affecting our community
to wear
at the time.
their school
• Upon the return to campus, students will follow the same schedule with
uniforms
minor adjustments to meet the Concurrrent/Hybrid Learning Model.
during Virtual
• Schedules will be reviewed regularly to ensure an optimal educational
Instruction
experience
8Schedule for Virtual Learning
Grades Kinder through 4th
8:00 – 8:15am Morning announcements and attendance
8:15 – 9:30am Core Subjects
9:30 – 9:40 am Break
9:40 - 10:10am Core Subjects
10:10 – 11:10am Special Area (PE, Spanish, Art, Music)
11:10 – 11:55am Lunch and recess
11:55 – 12:55pm Core Subjects
12:55 – 1:05pm Break
1:05 – 2:05pm Core Subjects
2:05 - 2:10pm Break
2:10 - 2:45pm Core Subjects
2:30 pm End of the School Day for Kindergarten (with Of-
fice hours the last 15 minutes for children)
2:45 pm End of the School Day for 1st - 4th grade
9Schedule for Virtual Learning
GGrades 5th - 6th
8:00 – 8:15am Morning announcements and attendance
8:15 – 9:35am Block 1 (Math, Religion, Language Arts, Litera-
ture, Science, & Social Studies)
9:35 – 9:45 am Break
9:45 – 10:45am Special Area (PE, Spanish, Art, Music)
10:45 – 11:00am Break
11:00 – 12:20 pm Block 2 (Math, Religion, Language Arts, Litera-
ture, Science, & Social Studies)
12:20 – 1:05pm Lunch and recess
1:05 – 2:25pm Block 3 (Math, Religion, Language Arts, Litera-
ture, Science, & Social Studies)
2:25 – 2:45pm Break
2:45 pm End of the School Day
10Schedule for Virtual Learning
GGrades 7th - 8th
8:00 – 8:15am Morning announcements and attendance
8:15 – 9:40am Block 1 (Math, Religion, Language Arts, Litera-
ture, Science, & Social Studies)
9:40 – 9:50am Break
9:50 – 11:15 Block 2 (Math, Religion, Language Arts, Litera-
ture, Science, & Social Studies)
11:15 – 12:00 Lunch and recess
12:00 – 1:25pm Block 3 (Math, Religion, Language Arts, Litera-
ture, Science, & Social Studies)
1:25 – 1:45pm Break
1:45 – 2:45pm Special Area (PE, Spanish, Art, Music)
2:45pm End of School Day
11PreK3 and PreK4 On Campus Learning
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PreK3 and PreK4 students will be on campus while Virtual Learning
Protocol is taking place. There will be 10 students to one adult and follow
2020-2021 specific CDC, DOH and ADOM guidelines while on campus.
12PreK3 and PreK4 On Campus Learning Schedule
8:00 – 8:15am Morning announcements and attendance
8:15 – 8:45am Circle Time/Jesus Time
8:45 – 9:15 am Snack/Break
9:15 - 9:45 am Special Area (PE, Spanish, Music, Art)
9:45 - 10:45 am Centers
10:45 - 11:15 am Story Time or Outside Play
11:15 - 11:30 am Story Time or Outside Play
11:30 - 12:00 pm Lunch
12:00 -12:30 pm Prepare for Nap
12:30 - 1:40 pm Nap Time
1:40 - 2:00 pm Recall/Review the Day
2:00 pm Dismissal
*Schedules subject to change pending on Special Area schedule
13Concurrent/Hybrid Learning Model
If the ADOM Department of Schools determines that students will return to campus for
educational instruction, you will have the opportunity to determine if you are comfortable with your
Re-Opening child(ren) returning to school, on campus.
Protocol
2020-2021 The school will follow a concurrent/hybrid learning model. Students will receive
educational instruction on campus FIVE DAYS A WEEK with enhanced health and safety procedures
required. Students will be placed in two groups: Green and Gold Groups.
Students will have alternate weeks in which they will be on campus with their teacher via live instruc-
tion one week and off campus in which the student will be logging in and watching live instruction
provided by their homeroom teacher to on campus students the next week.
Schedules will follow the same school day as Virtual, however, some schedule changes and program
adjustments may be required.
If you are not comfortable with your child returning to campus, students will partake in live instruction
remotely while logging in and watching live instruction provided by their
Over $200,000
was invested in homeroom teacher to on campus students.
high-end
technology that The School will reassess this model periodically as updates from CDC and ADOM become available.
includes cameras,
MacBook Pros,
Dell Lap Tops,
large screen TVs,
and infrastructure
improvements
to ensure our
students receive
a high quality
education during
these times.New School Protocols
The following will be implemented in order to limit group sizes and limit the
number of contacts each student has while on school campus.
Reduced Class Sizes
Students will be assigned their homerooms. Students in each homeroom will be ap-
proximatley half their orginal homeroom size to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
• Students will eat lunch in classrooms or pre-determined outdoor spaces.
• Field trips will not be scheduled.
• Class supplies and materials, equipment, and classroom book sets will not be
shared among students.
• One-way walkthrough routes have been determined on campus.
• The number of students in restrooms at one time will be limited to no more than
there are sinks.
• Various student entrances and exits will be utilized throughout the school campus.
• The school will reassess the above guidelines perodically as updates from CDC
and/or ADOM become available. The school will notify families and staff of any
pertinent changes.
Reduced Physical Contact
Reasonably maintain six feet of social distance in classrooms and throughout
campus if possible or as per CDC and ADOM guidelines.
• Physical education will be modified according to national and regional standards.
• Faculty will travel to classrooms where possible (e.g. Special Area and Block Sched-
ule).
• No third party enrichment programs/vendors will be permitted on campus.
• To reduce traffic on campus and to keep our on-campus community safe, visitors to
campus will be restricted. No parents or visitors on campus (by appointment only if
necessary).
15Life on Campus
Face Coverings: Students and employees will be required to wear appropriate
Re-Opening face masks/face coverings while on the campus, including in the classrooms.
Protocol • Parents are asked to ensure students wear a clean face covering every day.
2020-2021 • Supplemental face masks should cover the both nose and mouth and be
made of cloth material (3 ply or disposable).
• If for medical reasons a student is unable to wear a mask, then a face shield
may be used provided it goes below the chin area and is cleared with the
child’s teacher first.
• Appropriate face coverings must be appropriate and cannot contain language,
political messgages, or images that may be a distraction to other students.
• Face coverings will be required of visitors and parents on campus.
(See guidelines for visitors to campus.)
• Each homeroom and nurse’s office will have an emergeny supply of face
masks in the event a student/staff member needs one.
Sick While at School : If your child is sick, he/she must stay at home. The
health and well being of your child and that of others is the highest priority.
Sick Policy: If a student develops a temperature above 100.4 or symptoms
in line with COVID-19, they will remain in a separate isolation unit near the
school health room until your child is picked up from school.
• School administration will work with the Archdiocese and the local
health department and will provide communication to parents regarding
cases that arise that may affect your child.
16Back on Campus
Attendance at school and participation in school activities pose some risks including the transmission
of COVID-19.
Although the school has taken various measures to reduce the risks of transmission, the possibility of
infection from COVID-19 or other communicable diseases is nonetheless present.
Parents expressly assume such risks by allowing their children to attend school and to participate in
school activities and/or by coming onto the school campus and attending school activities themselves.
17Daily Student and Staff Screening
Daily symptom reporting will be required for all students and staff. Random
temperature checks may be conducted. If a student or staff member has a
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temperature above 100.4, they will be isolated in a separate isolation unit and
Protocol
2020-2021 will be asked to leave the campus.
We specifically ask that families/students avoid unnecessary travel during
the school year. If you do travel, you must report it to the school Principal,
Sr. Rosalie. Please note that travel to and from areas with substantial
community spread of the virus, as determined by state and health officials
may result in the need to quarantine for 14 days upon return to Miami and
prior to your child’s return to school.
According to the CDC, a credible exposure/close contact may have occurred if:
• You were within 6 feet of someone who has been infected with COVID-19, for
at least 15 minutes;
• You provided care at home to someone who is sick with COVID-19;
• You had direct physical contact with the person (touched, hugged, or kissed
them);
• You shared eating or drinking utensils; or
• They sneezed, coughed, or somehow got respiratory droplets on you.
Please notify the School Principal, Sr Rosalie immediately if your child or anyone in your
household has been in close contact with or exposed to an individual with COVID-19. Based
on the circumstance(s) of exposure (see above), your child may be asked to stay home
from school for a designated period of time, during which he/she can attend class remotely.
If a student tests positive for COVID-19, St Theresa Catholic School will be following the
Archdiocesan policy on students returning to school.
18Health and Safety Protocols while on Campus
GSanitization
Enhanced cleaning services have been implemented.
• Janitorial and maintenance staff will assist with sanitizing the class-
rooms, restrooms, playground equipment and high touch surface
areas throughout the day.
• Classrooms and learning spaces will be disinfected nightly.
• Air conditioning systems are being outfitted with UV light filters,
which reduce allergens, mold, bacteria and virus in the air.
• The school building will disinfected regularly with electrostatic disin-
fectant sprayers.
• In addition to hand sanitizers in classrooms, additional freestanding
hand sanitizing stations are available at designated locations on cam-
pus.
• Classrooms will be provided extra supplies of sanitary wipes and
hand sanitizer.
• Students and staff will be expected to follow traffic patterns to mini-
mize face to face contact.
GSignage
Instructional signage will be placed throughout the campus to remind
students and staff to follow the proper direction of hallway traffic,
hygeine and physical distancing guidelines.
19Drop Off and Dismissal
Drop off and dismissal times may be staggered to reduce congestion.
• Designated entrance and exit points will be determined.
Re-Opening • Student dismissal procedures have been modified to allow for
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implementing the use of PikMyKid application to limit contact among
2020-2021
students at dismissal time.
20Classroom and Learning Spaces
• Students’ work areas will be arranged to ensure main-
tenance of physical distancing as per CDC guidelines to
help minimize interactive exposure.
• Students will be designated to their homerooms where
they will remain together throughout the day.
• Students will remain in their classrooms with their
teacher.
• To minimize cross contamination, special area teachers
will travel to homeroom classrooms instead of having
students travel between classroom spaces.
• Block Schedules: Teachers will travel to the various
classrooms instead of having students travel between
classroom spaces. Students in 7th and 8th grade Math/
Algebra will exchange following the school’s safety pro-
tocols.
• Classrooms with student desks will be arranged in single
rows with all students facing the front of the classroom .
• Classes will take advantage of outdoor spaces when pos-
sible.
• Students will still participate in regularly scheduled
recess. To reduce the number of students in any one
location at given time, a limited number of classes at-
tend recess at one time.
21Restrooms and Lunch
GRestrooms
Re-Opening • Signage will be added to remind students and staff to wash
Protocol hands, use paper towels when touching handles, and more.
2020-2021
• Trash cans will be placed inside and outside the bathroom
door.
• Restrooms will be cleaned and disinfected multiple times
throughout the day and each night.
• Cleaning staff will follow enhanced and detailed cleaning
protocols as per CDC and ADOM guidelines.
GCafeteria and Lunch
• All students may bring lunch from home.
• Lunches will be available for purchase and delivered to each
homeroom once the school campus during Concurrent/
Hybrid Learning.
• Students will eat lunch in their classrooms or predetermined
outdoor spaces allowing for physical distancing.
• Students should bring water bottles from home. All Drinking
fountains will be disabled and water bottle refill stations
will be placed strategically in available areas to refill their
individual water bottles.
• PK3 - PK4 students are welcome to bring snacks from home.
22Visitors on Campus
• To reduce traffic on campus and to keep
our on-site community safe, visitors to
the school will be restricted.
• No parents or visitors on campus (by
appointment only if necessary).
• Temperature checks may be conducted.
• Visitors must fill out a self screening
form that will be kept by the school
office.
• Visitors with appointments must wear
face covering while on campus.
• Use hand sanitizer upon
entering the campus.
23Sports and Athletics
Re-Opening • The Archdiocese of Miami Department of Schools is postponing “Return to Play”
Protocol at all Archdiocesan parochial schools at this time. We will keep you advised as
2020-2021
information continues to develop. We continue to strive to offer an outstanding
athletic experience for all students and will continue to monitor these and adapt our
programs as needed to allow for sports when possible.
24Events and Masses
At St Theresa Catholic School, we normally have a year full of activities for
our students and families. Until the time when we may commence normal
activities, please note the following:
• During Virtual Learning: School Masses will be live streamed every
Friday at 9:30 at Church of the Little Flower.
• For Concurrent/Hybrid Learning:School Masses will be celebrated on
a rotating grade level basis. Masses will be closed to the public.
• Parent Back to School Nights will be held virtually.
• General Parent Meeting will be held virtually.
• Large events (e.g. Grandparents’ Day, Christmas Pageant, Thankgiving
Feasts, etc) and/or field trips will be delayed until further notice.
• The Parish School Fair has been cancelled for this school year.
• Other school fundraisers will be determined and parents will be noti-
fied.
GAfter Care and Enrichment Programs
The onset of After School Care and on-campus enrichment programs
are postponed at this time. Some enrichment programs will be available
virually. We will keep you advised as information continues to develop.
GPreparation for Interruptions
St Theresa Catholic School is preparing for possible periods of interrup-
tion to on campus Concurrent/Hybrid learning. We have created a plan
that easily allows us to pivot from one scenario to another based on the
circumstances affecting our community at the time.
25School Mission
for 2020-2021
Our mission: “Saint Theresa Catholic School is
committed to Catholic faith formation, academic
excellence and service in a nurturing, Christ-
centered environment”.
The 2020 - 2021 school year is to ensure that our
students continue to benefit from our nurturing,
Christ-centered environment and academic
excellence while ensuring that they achieve the
necessary skills independent of the delivery
format.
We are thankful for our faculty and staff for their
initiative and dedication during this time. We are
eager to come together with our students and
see them grow intellectually as we do each year.
Most importantly, we are thankful for our school
families, who have entrusted us to educate and
mold their children into future Catholic leaders.2701 Indian Mound Trail, Coral Gables, FL 33134 | 305.446.1738 www.stscg.org | @StTheresaCatholicSchool | @sttheresaschool | @StTheresa_CG 27
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