Fall2020

Calvary RoadChristian

School

Return to Community Plan

We understand and share your concerns regarding the upcomingschool year. We are excited to announce that we will be offering twooptions for our school families. The first being in-person classroominstruction for a full five days. The second option will be virtuallearning with both synchronous and asynchronous instruction. Thisyear, Tuesday, September 8 will be an Open House day for meetingteachers and exchanging supplies. In-school class instruction willcommence on Wednesday, September 9.

Members of Calvary Road Christian School’s Task Force have attended webinars, video conference calls, read articles, andlistened to podcasts related to reopening schools. Using theseresources along with input from public officials, otherschool leaders, and survey data from CRCS parents, we haveadopted components from many models to create a plan that bestfits Calvary Road Christian School for the fall of 2020.

Calvary Road Christian School Return to Community Plan

Important Dates

Back-To-School Open HouseSept.

8

Sept. 9

First Day of School

This guide is intended as a living document and will be periodically updated in orderto ensure the most current guidelines are in place.

Updated Aug 5

We understand that not everyone will be able to immediatelyparticipate in on-campus classes. To meet their needs, we will offer anonline program of instruction.

In-person classroominstruction  will begin

September 9

CRCS will continue to monitor current health departmentinformation.

The local healthauthority closes

schoolsor initiates a

stay-at-home-order

You havedetermined that

you arecomfortablesending your

student(s) for in-person instruction

Approach

YES

NO

ONLINE PROGRAM

YES

All students willtransition to five days a

week of remotelearning for the perioddesignated by health

officials

Staggered entry & dismissalLimited movement of classesEnrichment classes will meet in student classrooms withexception of Physical EducationAlternating recess locations and 1 class limit per locationChapel via Zoom or video to start yearKindergarten will use desks instead of tablesPE and breaks will be outside weather permittingAlternate locations may be used for classroom spaceSneeze Guards for all students K-6 (3-sided, 27" tall)The number of people in the restroom at one time will belimitedConscientious movement throughout the buildingClassroom settings will be reconfigured to maximize asmuch distance as possibleUse of shared materials minimizedOffice areas will have Plexiglas shields All fall field trips are cancelled, virtual field trips areencouragedAll desks will face the same directionLimited visitors in the buildingParents/Guardians by appointment only

Social Distancing

ElementaryK-6

Classes limited to ten in a roomLimited movement of classOne class on playground at a timeChapel via Zoom or video to start the yearPE and breaks will be outside weather permittingAlternate locations may be used for classroom spaceThe number of people in the restrooms at one timewill be limitedConscientious movement throughout the buildingClassroom settings will be reconfigured to maximizeas much distance as possibleUse of shared materials minimizedOffice areas will have Plexiglas shields All fall field trips are cancelled, virtual field trips areencouragedLimited visitors in the building

Social Distancing

Preschool

Hygiene EducationHand washing stations and touch-less handsanitizing stations will be placed in common areasand entrances throughout the buildingEach classroom will contain hands-free sanitizer Hand washing before eating, after being outside andvarious times throughout the day

All staff and students over age 10 will wearmasks/shields when social distancing is not possibleStudents age 10 and under will wear masks whenmoving throughout the building or moving in theirclassMasks are not required when outside and socialdistancing can be maintained We understand that prolonged use of face coveringscould be difficult and even inappropriate for somestudents/staff (especially our younger students), andwe hope to provide flexibility based on meetingphysical distancing criteria. We also know that therewill be students on campus who will wear facecoverings for longer periods of time, includingstudents/staff who are directed to do so by theirhealthcare providersMasks will not be required when exercising, eating orplaying outsideVisitors when permitted to enter the building arerequired to wear a mask

Personal Hygiene

All students are to bring water bottles from homeWater fountains will be closed initially for drinking,but students may refill water bottlesIf a student does not bring a water bottle, adisposable water bottle will be provided and thestudent's account will be charged $1.00

Sanitize all student desks All touch points to include door knobs, door pushes,light switches, hand rails and water fountains will becleaned and sanitized with a disinfectant

Clean and disinfect restrooms at least 3 times during

Sanitize all classroom door knobs, restroom door

Nightly

Daily

school hours

pushes, office door knobs, teacher’s lounge door knobs, water fountain, and stairwell handrails atleast 6 times during school hours

Frequent cleaning and disinfecting of all classroomsupplies, art supplies, PE equipment, toys, playgroundand recess equipment

Cleaning (outside of normal)

Lost and Found

All masks and personal items must be labeledwith first and last namesAll items will only be secured for one weekItems staying longer than a week, will be donated

Arrival and Dismissal

The final expectations and procedures are in place to ensure thehealth, safety and hygine standards are met.

ElementaryK-6

Parents / Guardians will pull to the CarLine Loop for all drop offsStudents will arrive at staggered timesFace coverings must be worn by allstudents, employees and parentsStudents may not enter the buildingbefore their assigned time unless they arecoming with a sibling who arrives earlierStudents may only enter at their assigneddoorTemperature checks will be taken withnon-touch thermometers as studentscome to the door before admittance. If atemperature exists (100.4), they will notbe able to proceed to their classroomAll students will immediately use handsanitizerParents / Guardians may not escort theirstudents to their classroomsIf a child is late, the parent must call theoffice to schedule a door pickupStudents must put their items in theproper place before stepping into theirclassroomsOnce walking through the door, studentsmust sanitizer their hands

Preschool 3's may only arrive by door mayonly arrive by upstairs door (between doors 3& 1)Preschool 4's may only arrive by door 8All Parents / Guardians must wear a maskAll preschool Parents / Guardians andstudents must immediately wash their handsTemperature checks will be taken with non-touch thermometers as students come to theclassroom door. They will NOT be admittedbefore their temperature is takenIf students have a temperature they will notbe permitted to enterBackpacks and jackets may not be placed onthe students hook until the temperature ischeckedParents may not enter the classroomsStaff will sign students in and out to preventmultiple touchesPreschool Parents / Guardians may neverwalk through the elementary wing. All officevisits must take place by appointment

Preschool Arrival & Dismissal

Preschool

All students and visitors must have their temperaturechecked upon admittance to the buildingParents / Guardians are urged to take students’temperatures at home before coming to schoolAnyone with a temperature over 100.4 will immediatelybe sent homeStudents awaiting parent pick-up will wait in designatedIsolation RoomIf individuals must go home from the Isolation Room,CRCS staff will escort the student to the car of the familyParents / Guardians need to have a plan if they arecontacted by the school and advised their child hasbecome ill.  Students must be picked up within 1 hour ofphone call. Parents / Guardians are asked to keep children home iftemperature is elevated over 100.4 or they have othersymptoms of a coldStudents must be fever free and symptom free 24 hoursbefore returning to schoolNo perfect attendance awards will be given for the2020-2021 school yearCRCS staff will monitor all students for COVID-19symptoms dailyFall flu shots for CRCS staff and students will beencouragedParent / Guardian may request that absences due toHealth Screening restrictions not be counted as schoolday absences.

Health Screening

IF a CRCS staff

member or studentis exposed to

COVID-19

What if a CRCS staff member or student becomes ill with COVID -19or is exposed to someone with COVID-19?

Health Screening Part II

IF a CRCS staff

member or studenttests positive for

COVID-19

OR

THEN

THEN

Report to CRCSAdminsitrator fortracking purposes.

May not return toschool until after 3days without fever,cough, or shortness ofbreath, AND after 10days from the firstonset of symptoms.

Even if a staff memberor student has nosymptoms, he or she isinstructed toself-quarantine at homefor 14 days. Symptomsmay not appear until 2-14 days after exposure.

Maintain clear communication with the Fairfax CountyHealth Department,  employees, and CRCS families abouton-going policy adjustments and/or illness outbreaksProvide educational materials to staff, students, andfamilies about how to stop the spread of COVID-19,symptoms of COVID-19, and what to do if you feel sickCommunication protocol in place to report to the VirginiaDepartment of Health (VDH) or Fairfax Health Department:

Increased absenteeismIdentified cases of COVID-19Those in quarantine due to exposure

The CRCS Administrator will be the contact personif students become ill with COVID-19The Administrative Assistant will maintain trackingof absences and illness in the school community

Assist the local health department withcontact tracing of those exposed by being lessthan 6 feet away for longer than 10 minutes ofa COVID-19 positive individualAvoid identifying the infected person whencontact tracing

Respect the private health information/identity ofeach individual in the school who becomes ill

Health Screening Part III

CRCS Communications

Tracking

Elementary Extended CareMorning Extended Care

Afternoon Extended Care

Beginning the second week, parents will bring their child to door 4,where they will be met by a staff person who will take theirtemperature and sign them in to Extended CareParents will not be allowed in the buildingOnce in Extended Care, students will sit at a designated table fortheir classStudents may bring their own toys or games There will be no shared toysToys and games must be kept in the student's backpack for theremainder of the dayWe recognize this is not the best plan for students to get out theirmorning wiggles, but we also know that this program is essentialfor some parentsWe hope to return to a more active Extended Care as soon aspossibleStudents who do not pay for morning Extended Care, may not bebrought before their designated entry time

Morning Extended Care will not operate the first week of school.

Elementary Afternoon Extended Care will be offered on alimited basis for those families that cannot function without it.Groups will be kept to a minimum. There may be mixing of grade levels.

If a case of COVID-19 appears on thecampus, CRCS will most likely close for2-5 days to conduct a school-wide deepcleaning.If the Governor issues a Stay-At-HomeOrder or the state returns to an earlierphase, CRCS will switch to a DistanceLearning approach

Distance Learning

Two Possible Closure Scenarios

If we need to return to Distance Learning for a short time, we will...

Provide more synchronous/live instruction as well asfrequent small group options for students to engagedirectly with our talented instructorsStreamline our online platforms to help reduce the need formultiple logins and passwordsInclude instruction and graded work in all subject areas,including specials

For students in Kindergarten - 2nd grade SeeSaw will bethe online platform for viewing pictures, video lessons,and uploading your student’s documentation of work(pictures, videos, etc.). Questions about SeeSaw can bedirected to your child’s teacher.

Distance Learning Platforms

SchoolSpeak will continue to be our main communicationtool. Parents and students can access grades and updatepersonal information.

Google Classroom will be used by students in 3rd - 6th.Students will manage their work, discussions, andassignments through this platform. All classassignments, videos, and homework will be located inGoogle Classroom.

ZOOM is a video conferencing platform that will be used inPreschool– 6th grades to provide LIVE (synchronous)learning and small group instruction meeting space.Meetings can be joined directly from the calendar invitesent from each teacher.

CRCS has purchased Chromebooks for each student touse to enhance their in-school learning as well as ensurean easy transition if we have to move to DistanceLearning.

Virtual Online Program

Virtual Learning Guidelines

At Calvary Road Christian School (CRCS), we believestudents should have access to a high quality education in aninteractive, collaborative virtual format. We do not believe studentslearning should be limited by time or space. With the advancements intechnology, students have the ability to connect with other students,be challenged in their academics, and engage in the learning processfrom home. Our virtual learning program is designed to build 21stcentury skills which will aid students inmtheir future educations andcareers.

Learning Management Systems

SeeSaw- For our students who are in grades Kindergarten through2nd grade, learning assignments will be assigned on SeeSaw. Studentwill have an account created for them by the school and will beassigned to a classroom teacher.  Each classroom teacher will post alist of the assignments to be completed for the week by Sunday night.It is the student and parents responsibility to review theseassignments each day. SeeSaw will also be used by classroomteachers to teach lessons, provide learning activities, and be aplatform to receive completed assignments. SeeSaw will also be theplatform used by our enrichment staff to provide learning activities.  Google Classroom-For those students who are in grades 3rdthrough 6th, the platform of Google Classroom will be used. Eachstudent will have an account created for them and will be assigned toa classroom teacher. The classroom teacher will post a list of theassignments to be complete for the week by Sunday night. It is theparents and students responsibility to review these assignments eachday. Google classroom will also be the platform used by ourenrichment staff to provide learning activities.

(For those not comfortable returning to school.)

Virtual Online Program

Learning Team

Classroom TeachersWhile students will be working online, they will not be workingalone. Your child will be assigned to a classroom teacher. Theclassroom teacher will be partnering with you throughout theschool year. The classroom teacher will assign your child’s work ina weekly format. Your child’s teacher will also grade and poststudent’s scores on SchoolSpeak.

Support StaffEach classroom will have a classroom assistant assigned to theirclassroom. The classroom assistant works alongside of theclassroom teacher in building social skills and supportinglearning. Throughout the school year, the classroom assistantmay meet with virtual learning students to support lessonconcepts and evaluate understanding.

Enrichment StaffAt CRCS, we believe a well-rounded education includes training inthe arts, foreign language training, and physical education.Students who are a part of our virtual learning will join theclassroom students in learning skills from our Spanish teacher,music teacher, creative arts teacher, and physical educationteacher. For Spanish, virtual learning students will be able to viewlive lessons alongside of the students on campus. Our art,physical education, and music teachers will be supplying videosof grade level concepts and will post these videos on the studentslearning platform each week. All enrichment classes willgive a pass or fail grade with the exception of Spanish. Spanishclass will have assignments, which will receive a scoring grade.

Virtual Online Program

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TechnologyOur virtual learning program requires families to have internet accessat home. Each student will be assigned a Chromebook at thebeginning of the school year. The Chromebook will be used alongsideof the course curriculum. It is the parents and students responsibilityto have all materials ready each day. Lessons may contain links fromoutside websites. While every effort will be taken to maintain theselinks, we cannot guarantee users will not have trouble accessing fromoutside host sites. Parents are encouraged to be readily available forissues that may arise.

Live TeachingEach day there will be live teaching which our virtual students will joinvia Zoom. Students are required to attend daily, unless a sick note issent to the teacher. Students are expected to be in a well-lit area,appropriately dress, attentive, and have appropriate materials withthem. Students do not have to be in uniform, but they are expected tobe out of their pajamas. During live sessions, students are expected tofollow the classroom rules. (i.e. no eating unless class is eating, stayingin seat unless class is out of seat, not talking to those around them andpaying attention.) The classroom teacher will teach a minimum of twolessons via Zoom each day. Kindergarten – second grades will haveLanguage Arts and Math live streamed. Third – sixth will have Math andone other subject live streamed. The enrichment class of Spanish willalso be streamed online. The times of these classes will be establishedby the classroom teacher and communicated to parents/guardiansbefore the first week of school.

Virtual Online Program

Weekly Check-insClassroom teacher and/or classroom assistant will meet weekly witheach virtual learning students. The classroom teacher will set a time forstudents to meet through the platform of Zoom. This time will be usedto connect and encourage students along with reviewing and assessingstudent’s academic progress.

CourseworkWhile technology is a wonderful tool that can aid learning, it does notdiminish the need for students to develop handwriting or fine motorskills. Virtual learning will include textbooks provided to eachstudent at the beginning of the year. The classroom teacher will alsohave additions supplies for students throughout the year, such ashands-on manipulatives or novels. These materials will supportstudents in their academic growth.

Returning to the CampusOur virtual learning students are welcome to return to our campusclassrooms. CRCS requests each family provide a minimum of one-week notice prior to students return to the classroom.

Learning at Home ExpectationsWhile our virtual learning students will be involved in daily lessons,parents will be expected to provide support, answer questions, andreview assignments with their child each day. All assignments must besubmitted within a 48 period from when they are assigned. A lettergrade will be subtracted every additional day thereafter.

Virtual Online Program

If you have a question, do not hesitate to ask! It is more than likelyanother student or families has the same questions.Be specific! By providing details, teachers will be better prepared toanswer questions and provide additional material. Questions about Chromebook use can be sent to our TechnologyDirector. (jim.arthur@crcs.org)Be patient! Our classroom teachers will be required to teach,monitor, and assist on campus students throughout the school day.Our teachers will respond to emails within 24 hours.

Tips for Requesting Help

Exchange PolicyPeriodically, parents will be expected to exchange material with theclassroom teacher. These exchange times will be communicated toparents at the begging of the year.

Plagiarism and Academic Honesty CRCS strives to maintain a positive learning environment for allstudents. Students are expected to respect one another in theircommunication at all times. Students are also expected to haveacademic integrity and submit work that is their own. Academicintegrity is required for each virtual learner. No work, quizzes, or testsshould be shared with any other student, family, or organization.Copyright laws along with our code of ethics prohibit the distribution ofmaterials.

DISCLAIMER: DECISIONS MADE FOR THIS REOPENING PLANARE SUBJECT TO CHANGES. CALVARY ROAD

CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WILL FOLLOW ANYMANDATED REQUIREMENTS ISSUED BY THE

GOVERNMENT. ALL PARENTS WILL BE ASKEDTO SIGN A WAIVER WHICH ACKNOWLEDGESTHAT THERE ARE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH

STUDENTS’ RETURN TO SCHOOL.

when they are not feeling wellhave COVID-like symptomshave potentially been exposed

We ask that all of our families support CRCS'shealth and wellness protocols by keeping childrenat home:

How Can You Help?

Pray for the health and safety of our community,especially for our students and staff as we begin anew school year together. 

In addition, we are asking families to performdaily temperature checks of their childrenbefore coming to school. If a student hasa temperature of 100.4F or higher, he or sheshould stay home.