Those who become sick while at school will be safely distanced from well students and adults until such time that they are able to leave campus, self-quarantine, and pursue medical treatment. For further guidance and information, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html

We will operate in accordance with the prevailing public health guidance from the local, state, and national levels concerning self-quarantine, while also increasing cleaning and sanitizing of affected facilities.

Aftercare will continue to be available at the Lower School; however, unfortunately, before school care will not be possible. Decisions concerning Upper School students on campus before and after school will be forthcoming from Dr. Brower. 

Masks have been highly recommended to stop the spread of the virus. The current guidance for the reopening of schools is to recommend all students wear masks where practicable, and to require that teachers and staff wear masks when not socially distant from others. Cloth masks are recommended, and we suggest UV-type gaiters for younger students. Please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html for information about the use of face masks and shields. Information concerning acceptable types, colors, and styles of face masks will be forthcoming after further discussion among the administration.

The school reserves the right to adjust the Guide and make decisions based on the best interests of the school community. Green = Significantly decreasing spread of COVID-19 in Alabama over a 14 day trend; No students, families, faculty, or staff are confirmed with active COVID-19 over a 14 day trend; Very few reported new cases of COVID-19 in the USA

Yellow = Continued spread of COVID-19 in Alabama over a 14 day trend; Following consideration of church leadership and government permission allowing schools to provide in-person, on-campus instruction

Orange = Continued spread of COVID-19 in Alabama over a 14 day trend; Following consideration of church leadership and government permission allowing schools to provide in-person, on-campus, including significantly reduced on-campus capacity; School decision based upon spread of COVID-19 within the school community

Red = Following consideration of church leadership and/or government mandate or recommendation that schools close; School decision based upon spread of virus within the school community; Following guidance from church leadership and health officials regarding conditions on either campus

Increased handwashing, cleaning and sanitizing of facilities, pre-visit and on-campus health screenings including temperature checks, staggering of release times to prevent crowding, social distancing, and other precautions. 

No, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in preparation for Remote Learning scenarios, the school has proactively made significant investments in technology, facilities, and staffing.

No, since the Remote Learning option is available for those students who are concerned for their own health and/or the health of at-risk family members, participation in team athletics would potentially compromise the safety of others. 

Per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention–- “It is not known if face shields provide any benefit as source control to protect others from the spray of respiratory particles. CDC does not recommend use of face shields for normal everyday activities or as a substitute for cloth face coverings.” If your child has a health concern, please address that with his/her specific division principal. 

We have a contract with Lands’ End that we desire to honor. Many families have already purchased uniforms and it would be dishonoring and discouraging to them to nullify their cooperation. In the early stages of COVID, the leadership team re-evaluated the uniform program and determined that the cost was not prohibitive to the vast majority of our families. Families in financial need were helped with the purchase of uniforms. 

All students will need to be in uniform for class Zoom or other live-feeds. We are one school, even if we are not all physically present on campus.
 

Yes, all school clothing needs to be sourced from Lands’ End.
 

Fabric masks that cover the mouth and nose are allowed. The mask can be looped around the ears or a UV-type gaiter may be worn around the neck. Masks will be available through Lands’ End but may be sourced from anywhere. No words, graphic images, or large logos will be allowed.