1. Students thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually when physically present in school with their educators, classmates, and friends. Based on the guidance of child healthcare experts and the best models for academic instruction and learning development, the Archdiocese firmly believes that our students, and our families, are best served through full-week, in-person learning.
📌“The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly advocates that all policy considerations for the coming school year should start with the goal of having students physically present in school.” American Academy of Pediatrics – June 2020
2. Studies have shown that American students sustained significant learning loss during the COVID-19 shutdown. While educators did a tremendous job of quickly adjusting their lesson plans to e-Learning, we collectively recognize that online learning is not a substitute for in-class learning. It has proven to be challenging for elementary and secondary students, particularly in low-income communities. Our children deserve the best we can provide, which comes with the structure and consistency of daily, full-week, face-to-face instruction, and the opportunity to learn and grow with their peers.
3. We have developed a safe and comprehensive reopening plan, which provides for a five-day school week of in-person instruction using a cohort model that keeps children in consistent groups (cohorts) throughout their day. Cohorts are deemed as the safest approach. The cohort approach means students learn with their classmates while social distancing throughout the year with minimized crossover among children and adults and strict sanitation guidelines.
The administration has worked tirelessly to ensure every student and staff member's safety as we transition back into school. We look forward to seeing our families and working together to create a safe and thriving learning environment!
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