REOPENING BISHOP HENDRICKEN Plans for Return to School for 2020-2021 Academic Year as of July 31, 2020 Full plan available at www.hendricken.com/reopening
Guiding Principles of Reopening Safety Students, faculty, staff, and community safety has, and will, drive all of our decisions. Normalcy Our goal is to provide as much normalcy to students, faculty, and staff as safely as possible. Adaptability We will be adaptable, flexible, and ready to make changes to improve the experience of our students all while prioritizing their health and safety. Patience We're learning more each day. As we understand more about the virus and how to manage it, we're committed to learning, problem-solving, and making appropriate decisions.
Where Are We Now? July 31, 2020 Full Details on Three Models & Addition of One We have full, detailed descriptions of all the major facets of each reopening model, as well as the addition of one new model: Full Model, Hybrid by Grade Model, Hybrid by Name Model, and Virtual Model. Goal is Full Model Reopening As of now, our goal and hope is to utilize our Full Model of reopening for the beginning of the 2020-2021 Academic Year at the end of August. Changes Possible Based on Guidance With more updates coming from the Governor, the Rhode Island Department of Education, and the Rhode Island Department of Health, changes to our Reopening Bishop Hendricken plan may be made throughout August.
4 Models of Reopening Full Model Students are assigned to wings of the building by grade level in an effort to mitigate as much cross-class exposure as possible. Hybrid Model by Grade Grades 8, 9 & 11 Students will return to campus for in-person learning on select days based on grade level and on an alternating basis. When Review details on all 4 home, students will learn virtually. Mixed classes are live and reopening models in the synchronous. full Reopening Bishop Hendricken plan. Hybrid Model by Name G r a d e s 1 Group 1 0 & 1 2 Students will be divided by last name - Group 1 & 2 - across grade levels for in-person learning on select days and on an alternating basis. When at home, students will learn virtually. All instruction is live and synchronous. Virtual Model G r o u p 2 All students will learn from home with live, structured class meetings according to a modified schedule with enhancements from last spring.
Opt-In for Virtual Recognizing that not all families may be comfortable sending their sons to school in an in-person return, whether Full or either Hybrid Model, we have developed an Opt-In option for virtual learning. Students attend classes synchronously live according to the traditional schedule of classes. Opt-In is available across all models of reopening. Families must complete an application for Opt-In to be approved by administration. No reduced tuition rates for Opt-In families. Opt-In students are not eligible for participation in athletics, after school activities, or other in-person or on-campus opportunities.
Schoolwide Health & Safety Using the evolving recommendations of state and public health officials as a guide, Bishop Hendricken is adopting enhanced health and safety protocols to keep our campus safe. Stable groups are kept and maintained as much as possible across all models. Masks & face coverings required on campus for everyone, all the time. Physical distancing is required whenever and wherever possible. Review all Schoolwide Desks spaced apart as much as physically possible in classrooms and disinfected Health & Safety guidelines on pg. 11 of between classes. the Reopening Bishop Daily cleaning regiment for all restrooms and high-traffic common areas. Hendricken plan. New daily arrival and dismissal protocol. Lunch takes place in classrooms. Expanded school nurse's office and contracted part-time CNA. No lockers; personal belongings are kept in backpacks. Various health additions & infrastructure. Symptom screening protocol for students & faculty/staff. Protocol for symptomatic students & faculty/staff. Protocol for positive COVID-19 cases or outbreak. Visitors by appointment only and are screened.
Academics & Curriculum Regardless of what form our learning takes, the core of a Bishop Hendricken education will remain the same. Across all models, our full curriculum will be implemented in the classroom and all academic departments will operate fully. Full Curriculum Across All Models Assessments Full Model - All assessments are given as normal in the classroom. Both Hybrid Models - Assessments only given when students are in the building. Virtual Model - All assessments are given virtually. Bring Your Own Device With limited use of paper and handouts, students should bring their own devices to school for notes and use in the classroom. Devices now allowed in every classroom. Limited number of devices available for students who need one. INSPIRE Program Launch Postponed Postponed from September 2020 to hopeful launch in January 2021.
Transportation With so much unknown regarding bus transportation across the state, our recommendation is to be as proactive as possible. If you are able to make alternative transportation arrangements for your son, we recommend you consider them. Town Bus Transportation Most following similar health & safety protocol, per RIDE; each town/district has its own specific guidelines. Review all Transportation updates Mask or face covering worn at all times. on pg. 27 of the 1 student per seat. Reopening Bishop Maximum capacity of 24-25. Hendricken plan. Routine cleaning of buses. Resources to register your son through towns that offer free transportation are available in full plan. Contracted Bus Transportation Ocean State Transit Co. for cities/towns where free service is not available. Health & Safety Mask or face covering worn at all times. 1 student per seat. Maximum capacity of 24. Routine cleaning of buses. Registration is still open, but limited seats remain. Contact Mrs. Heather Picillo at hpicillo@hendricken.com, or 401.889.5426.
More at Bishop Hendricken Plans and information for all the following programs and services can be found in the full Reopening Bishop Hendricken plan. Options Program Options Program strives to maintain structure while keeping health and safety as top priority. Plans for adjustments to Options Program homerooms, Options classes, inclusion classes, and peer mentors. Academies Review plans on specific programs and Plans for Leadership and Arts Academies in a Full Model reopening. services in the full Plans would be modified for both Hybrid and Virtual Models, if necessary. Reopening Bishop Hendricken plan. Support We pledge full support of all of our students -- academically, socially, mentally, and emotionally -- regardless of what form or model our school year takes at any given point. Academic Support Center, School Counseling, and School Social Worker are all fully operational and available to students as needed, regardless of reopening model. Plans for all three support services in all reopening models. Extracurricular Activities Goal is to provide as much of the Bishop Hendricken experience as safely possible. More guidance coming soon. Athletics awaits further guidelines from the Rhode Island Interscholastic League on the start of the fall sports season.
Communication & Resources Website The most up-to-date information and resources will be on our Reopening Bishop Hendricken webpage at www.hendricken.com/reopening. Email from the Communications Office Updates on Reopening Bishop Hendricken will be communicated via... Parents: Constant Contact with the emails in our database Students & Faculty: Hendricken email addresses Social Media Twitter (@HendrickenHawks) Facebook (www.facebook.com/BeAHendrickenHawk) Instagram (@bishophendricken) Email, Call & Text from Principal's Office For parents, faculty, and staff
Next Steps Reopening Bishop Hendricken will be a marathon, not a sprint. Outlined below are next steps as we continue to plan for the beginning of the 2020-2021 Academic Year. Faculty Orientation Faculty Professional Development - No School Monday, August 24 - Thursday, August 27, 2020 Friday, September 4, 2020 Student Orientations Labor Day - No School 8th Grade & Freshmen Day 1: Friday, August 28, 2020 Day 2: Monday, August 31, 2020 Monday, September 7, 2020 Sophomores Tuesday, September 1, 2020 First Day of Classes Juniors for All Grades Wednesday, September 2, 2020 Seniors Thursday, September 3, 2020 Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Adaptability & Bishop Hendricken's reopening plans are subject to changes and adjustments Patience based on updated guidance from state, education, and public health officials.
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