Classroom Set-up
Background Information
Procedures have been created for the overall classroom preparation for cleaning and sanitizing. Ongoing daily monitoring and sanitizing will be a responsibility of all staff and students.
Class size will be reduced to allow for social distancing.
Assigned seats will be used to assist with contract tracing if needed.
To the greatest degree possible, individual desks will be used and will be separated by 6′. Alternatively, tables can be marked for safe use. When possible, furniture will be arranged so that students face in the same direction.
Group work can still happen — students will just need to follow social distancing guidelines.
Outdoor spaces will be used when possible according to school discretion, especially for times such as gym and recess.
Students are encouraged to bring water bottles to refill at bottle-filling stations (which have replaced water fountains)
Hand-washing/hand-sanitizing will occur frequently.
For cleaning information, see Mitigation Strategies.
Each classroom will be equipped with disinfectant and the necessary supplies to support frequent cleaning of high touch surfaces.
For routine classroom activities, the teacher will be expected to assist with sanitizing and assisting students to clean/sanitize their personal spaces.
Visitors: We have suspended volunteer programs and non-essential visitors. Signage reminds visitors to check to see if their business can be conducted by phone or computer and that they need to wear a mask, screen for symptoms, and use hand sanitizer. Visits are held outside when weather allows.