IN-PERSON LEARNING AT THE QUASHNET SCHOOL

GRADE THREE--100% IN-PERSON

GRADES FOUR - SIX: HALF OF STUDENTS ARE IN-PERSON LEARNERS EACH WEEK

SAFETY MEASURES IN PLACE

6-FOOT DISTANCING OF ALL STUDENTS IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND IN COMMON AREAS

FREQUENT AND SCHEDULED HAND-WASHING/HAND-SANITIZING

• When entering the school building,

• When entering a classroom

• Prior to removal of mask

• Prior to putting mask back on

• Prior to dismissal at end of school day

WEARING MASKS IS REQUIRED FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS AND ALL STUDENTS IN GRADE 2. WEARING MASKS IS RECOMMENDED FOR STUDENTS IN PREK - GRADE 1.

COHORTS: Students will be grouped into homeroom cohorts (There are 11 students assigned to each homeroom.)

BUS TRANSPORTATION

• Hand-sanitizer is applied as student boards the bus.

• One student per bench seat; exception: two siblings may share a bench seat

• Bus windows remain open.

• Masks are worn at all times.

• Note: 6-foot distancing is expected to be maintained at bus stops

BUILDING CLEANING/DISINFECTING PROCEDURES/PROTOCOLS (Mashpee Department of Public Works)

• Frequently visited areas/common areas will be disinfected multiple times throughout the school day.

• Cafeterias will be disinfected in between each lunch seating.

• Bathroom stall doors will be disinfected throughout the school day.

• Note: ALL toilets and sinks are now touch-free. All classroom doors will remain locked but open during the school day.

HVAC SYSTEM (Mashpee Department of Public Works)

• Unit filters have been upgraded and are scheduled to be changed every three months.

• Systems are adjusted to maximize fresh air flow into the classrooms.

• Systems are scheduled to begin running well before start of teacher work day and will continue to run for a longer period of time at the end of the teacher work day.