SPRING 2021 A Guide for Fairmont Families - Release 4, March 2021
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SPRING 2021
A Guide for Fairmont Families
Release 4, March 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW
At Fairmont Schools, we believe in the social-emotional, educational, and physical support
of our students. In order to resume educating our students in person, we have implemented
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processes and procedures to ensure that compassion, human connection, and safety continue
to be at the forefront of our operations.
Overview Two Learning Opportunity 1:
We have continued to maintain the academic rigor and close-
Opportunities On-Campus,
In-Person Learning knit community that has been synonymous with Fairmont
and have operated our campuses this year guided by the
following principles:
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Opportunity 2: FAQs
Remote Learning
Take into
Protect the health consideration Continue to
and safety of our the guidelines provide our high-
students, faculty, established by quality Fairmont
and staff local, state, and education
federal authorities
This document outlines Fairmont Schools’ plan for safely operating our five campuses during
this continued pandemic, in addition to providing a remote learning platform for families who
elect that option. These plans are the product of a year of extensive research and strategic
conversations among the school’s campus leadership, faculty, staff, parents, Reopening Task
Force, and medical experts. As we have seen over the last 13 months, local, state, and federal
guidelines continue to shift, therefore we work to remain current in order to ensure we are
adhering to the most current regulations.
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TWO LEARNING
OPPORTUNITIES Opportunity 1: On-Campus, In-Person Learning
Students are able to return to campus with continued increased
Fairmont Schools continues to offer learning programs sanitation, and health and safety measures in place. Modifications for
a COVID-safe environment include stable cohorts, distancing, and
that allow families the flexibility to choose between on-
alterations in specialty schedules.
campus or remote learning, while prioritizing the health
and safety of our students, faculty, and staff.
Our physical campuses welcome students to campus daily in person, fully recognizing
that the pandemic dictates that we remain nimble and maintain a remote option. There
Opportunity 2: Remote Learning
All learning is presented virtually. Our remote learning program mimics
may be times that, due to exposure, a class of on-campus students will need to pivot more closely the experience Fairmont students are accustomed
back to remote learning while quarantining. to, incorporating live streamed synchronous learning, as well as
asynchronous lessons.
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OPPORTUNITY 1:
Fairmont spent considerable Health Questionnaire and
time preparing for on-campus Temperature Screening
learning this school year. Following medical advice and federal guidance,
We follow enhanced health upon arriving at each campus, all faculty, staff,
and students are required to answer a series
and safety precautions, and
of health questions. They must also have their
sanitization procedures as temperature taken. Specific answers or a fever
outlined by the Centers for over 100.4 will result in the need for further
medical assessment. Anyone who has come into
Disease Control and Prevention
contact with someone who has tested positive for
Guidance for Schools. COVID-19 will be required to remain off campus
ON-CAMPUS,
for 10 days following the last contact. Please see
In our on-campus learning environment, we made your campus-specific information for the link
modifications to routines and activities including to the health questionnaire, complete it before
IN-PERSON
physical distancing, as well as digital learning coming to campus, and display your receipt to
components, which include the following: the campus member who comes to your car.
LEARNING
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Specialty Class Instruction for our elementary students
To limit the movement of students throughout the school day, specialty classes
are taught remotely during the regularly scheduled specialty times.
Enhanced Campus Procedures to ensure the health
Illness of all who enter
These policies have been implemented: Those who have been in contact with someone • Health screening completed prior to building entry
who is COVID positive are asked to self- • Foot sanitization mats prior to building entry
• Anyone presenting with a fever (100.4 or
quarantine for 10 days. We ask all families to
above) will be required to remain home for • Hand sanitizing stations upon entry
notify Fairmont if a student comes in contact
3 days after fever subsides. • Enhanced cleaning schedules throughout the day, including classrooms,
with someone who is COVID positive outside
of school. restrooms, halls, and outdoor areas
• Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms will be
asked to remain home and contact their • Touchless restroom fixtures
medical provider for advice. Use of Personal Protective • Served hot lunches vs salad bars or buffet serving
Equipment (PPE) on Campus • Physical distancing of 4-6 feet where able
Faculty, staff, and students are required to • Assemblies are limited to outdoor and are physically-spaced
COVID Notification wear a cloth face covering as mandated by
• Use of masks at all times
our state. Students are provided with a pouch
Based on close contact tracing, anyone who • Students remain in one group with their teacher as much as possible to
to keep their masks in while eating lunch.
has been in contact (within 6 feet for over 15 allow for contact tracing
Students must come to school each day
minutes) with someone who reports they are
wearing a clean mask. We ask students to keep
COVID-19 positive will be notified immediately.
an extra mask in their backpacks at all times.
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At snack/lunch time: Modifications to campus
• Where offered, hot lunch is available access for visitors and parents
for purchase.
In accordance with state and county
• Salad bars have been replaced with guidelines, Fairmont currently limits visitors to
packaged items. only those necessary. This allows for accurate
• Students eat either in their classrooms contact tracing if an illness does occur. Please
or outside based on campus-specific call the front office if you need anything. (See
schedules. Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures.)
• Students who sit at lunch tables sit
at alternating spots so they are not
directly across from others. Field trips, assemblies, and
• Drinking fountains and water bottle other large gatherings
fillers are not being used this year;
Following CDC guidelines, all large events are
please send an extra disposable water
being held virtually including, but not limited
bottle to school with your child.
to, parent association meetings, campus
assemblies, and field trips. All field trips
through June 2021 are currently rescheduled
Capacity limits to in-person or canceled. Campus events including, but
classes will be implemented based on not limited to, back-to-school nights, parent
association meetings, and performances will
Physical Distancing physical space limitations
also be held virtually until further notice.
In addition to our normally small class sizes,
Upon entering the building: Outside at recess:
attendance is even
Students are given specific arrival instructions
to ensure for physical distancing upon arrival.
• Students have been introduced to
more limited to allow for classrooms with Birthday Celebrations
games that allow for distance and Due to COVID-19, birthday celebrations in
physical distancing measures.
less sharing of materials. Outside the classrooms will adhere to the following
In the classroom:
time is maximized. Parents elect remote or on-campus learning guidelines. Birthday treats should be
• Desks are spaced apart to the greatest • Antimicrobial products are applied to on a quarterly basis with opportunities for on- prepackaged items only and sent to school
extent possible. outdoor play equipment so children campus learning offered on a first-come, first- with the child (no parents or other visitors).
• Extra furniture has been removed to may still use climbers. served basis as space is available. This must be pre-arranged with the classroom
ease traffic flow. teacher.
• PE classes focus on teaching students
• In our early childhood classrooms, games to play outside that allow
carpets are marked so children sit for distancing.
apart from each other at a proper Parent-Teacher Conferences
distance. This school year, conferences are being done
via video conferencing (Zoom). Teachers will
• Students do not share materials in
schedule a time convenient with each family.
the classroom to inhibit the sharing
of germs.
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Our resiliency and problem-solving abilities
during the pandemic have highlighted the
need for social and emotional learning (SEL)
training and programming now more than ever.
Fairmont emphasizes a learning environment
that welcomes and supports students, and SEL
provides this platform through a structured
process. As part of our transition process
to re-open the campuses, Fairmont has Digital Citizenship
implemented SEL systematically by building
on our existing strengths to support students Students both on-campus and remote
and adults. students are reminded that positive and
kind digital citizenship and online behavior
is expected while using their devices.
Cyberbullying is not tolerated.
Modified Drop-off and Pick-up before and after any snack and/or lunch, after
using the bathroom, or any time they enter
Procedures a classroom. Restroom fixtures have been
Parents will be notified of the schedule and upgraded to touchless technologies. Our action plan includes these steps:
drop-off procedure for each campus. Drive-up
1. Strengthening our partnerships and
service is being used for both, and students
communicating throughout the school
will be escorted to and from the building.
SEL (Social
Enhanced Focus on community that social-emotional learning
is fundamental to the holistic success of
and Emotional Learning) Fairmont students.
After-school Offerings Limited To Teaching Practices 2. Connecting, healing, and cultivating adult
Extended Day Fairmont leadership is keenly aware of the SEL competencies.
Unless enrolled in Extended Day (or paying critical need to re-engage students, rebuild 3. Continuing to create a learning
the daily “drop-in” fee), students must be relationships, and support each other as adults, environment that is physically and
picked up at the dismissal time. For student in order to create a foundation for academic emotionally safe.
safety and contract tracing needs, homework learning. Social distancing and time away
4. Collecting and reflecting on data that
club, after-school tutoring, and extracurricular from campus have had a profound impact on
evaluates student and family perspectives
classes are on hold until further notice. our lives. So it is imperative that we focus on
regarding school climate and culture in
creating a safe environment where student’s
order to identify current strengths and
and adult’s social and emotional health can
Cleaning Procedures flourish. The quality of our relationships,
continuously work to improve support for
all Fairmont stakeholders.
Following guidelines and advice, the campuses embedded within a sense of belonging,
have implemented enhanced sanitization and anchors us together and inspires our students
cleaning procedures. Hand washing and/or to thrive academically and developmentally.
hand sanitizing is required for students at the
beginning of the day, after physical activity,
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OPPORTUNITY 2:
REMOTE
LEARNING
FAQs
In this mode, all learning is presented virtually. Remote Learning Guidelines for HOW DOES FAIRMONT ENSURE THE CAMPUS IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND
Our remote learning program mimics the
experience Fairmont students are accustomed
a Successful Education SANITIZED?
to, incorporating synchronous (virtual • To ensure the success of our remote Fairmont ensures our custodial crew are trained in the most up-to-date protocols and
teacher-led instruction) and asynchronous learners, we have implemented the following procedures, and with the most effective and safest products available. CDC guidelines are
(student-directed and teacher-guided) lessons. procedures and suggestions. Please let your followed and exceeded on how to prevent, mitigate, and eliminate viruses and bacteria. FDA
Students are required to participate daily in campus administrator know if you have guidelines are followed regarding the best and safest products to use in a school with young
their core classes while learning remotely. any questions. children. Local health agencies have also advised how to best sanitize our campuses.
• Students need a dedicated learning area where
Our remote learning platform is meant to allow
they may sit in a chair or sofa. This may be the
students to blend their learning into their lives WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR, AND HOW OFTEN WILL, CLASSROOMS,
kitchen table, a desk, or even a card table.
at home. We understand that learning online
BATHROOMS, AND MATERIALS BE CLEANED?
and at home is not ideal for every family, but • Students need a dedicated device with an
may be a desired option for some. integrated camera. For our PreK through 1st Classrooms and teaching materials will be cleaned and sanitized daily by teachers and the
grade students, an iPad is appropriate. For custodial crew. High-touch areas in all buildings, classrooms, and outside areas will be cleaned
students 2nd grade through 12th grade, a and sanitized continually throughout the day.
laptop or desktop computer is best to allow
What would initiate remote learning
for the class live stream and the use of other
for students who have elected in-
applications simultaneously. WHAT PHYSICAL DISTANCING AND SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS CAN
person learning?
• Access to a printer is needed to print STUDENTS EXPECT WHEN THEY RETURN TO CAMPUS?
• If, through the daily health screen, a weekly materials.
student is found to be ill and unable to • Hand washing and hand sanitizing is required for students at the beginning of the
• All remote learners must still awake and be
attend school on campus day, after physical activity, before and after any snack and/or lunch, after using the
ready for class in their school uniform polo.
bathroom, or any time they enter a classroom.
• If a student has an immediate family
• Attendance in classes is required.
member in their residence who has • All classrooms and common areas are equipped with cleaning wipes, hand sanitizer,
tested positive for COVID-19 • Please remember, this is a schooling and additional sinks.
environment. Students may not eat during
• If a student is exposed to someone who • Access to lockers and other shared spaces is limited and controlled.
class instruction and need a quiet environment
has tested positive with COVID-19.
as free from distraction as possible.
• Families may elect to change programs
at the quarter.
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I CHOSE REMOTE LEARNING, BUT NOW I WOULD LIKE MY CHILD TO I AM USUALLY CAREFUL ABOUT MY CHILDREN NOT MISSING SCHOOL
LEARN IN PERSON. CAN I CHANGE PROGRAMS? UNLESS VERY ILL. BUT NOW, I WANT TO MAKE SURE THEY CAN STAY
HOME, EVEN IF THEY ARE A LITTLE UNDER THE WEATHER. HOW WILL
Attendance will be limited by space. If there is room, your request may be honored. We ask
that families only request the change at the quarter reporting period. Regular tuition will be YOU ACCOMMODATE FOR ABSENCES?
applied upon start date. Students who are not well may learn from home at any time through the use of live stream.
Students will log into their Learning Management System to find the links for the day.
IF I CHOSE ON-CAMPUS LEARNING, AND NOW I WOULD LIKE MY CHILD
TO REMAIN HOME, CAN I CHANGE? MY CHILD HAS A RUNNY NOSE. CAN SHE STILL COME TO SCHOOL?
Attendance will be limited by space. If there is room, your request may be honored. We ask You know your child best, and know if they are prone to symptoms caused by things like
that families only request the change at the quarter reporting period. Remote tuition will be allergies. A fever is a sign there is a true illness. However, symptoms like a cough or congestion
applied upon start. may be a regular occurrence. More than ever, we do encourage our students, faculty, and staff
to remain home when ill.
WILL I BE NOTIFIED IF MY CHILD HAS COME INTO CONTACT WITH
SOMEONE WHO HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19?
Yes. Due to the highly contagious nature of COVID-19, everyone who has been in contact
with a positive case will be notified. Those persons will be required to self-quarantine for the
following 10 days.
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