SJCA Smart Restart - Frequently Asked Questions

Planning For A Safe Return To School In 2020-2021 - Updated 07/30/2020

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Are masks mandatory? 
Masks are strongly encouraged while on campus when social distancing is not possible. 

​What are the requirements for the color and type of masks?
Masks are strongly encouraged while on campus whens social distancing is not possible. Masks must be solid in color. The only permitted design is the SJCA logo. Students are not permitted to decorate, write, or draw on their personal face masks. If they do, masks will have to be replaced immediately.

Will lower school still have recess? Location?
Yes, similar to last year, recess will be held on one of the two recess fields. They will attend recess with their grade level.

Will they be required to wear masks during recess?
This is a parental decision.

Will masks be worn during PE?
This is a parental decision.

What will the class sizes be?
Class sizes will follow FLDOE guidelines, with maximum spacing.

Will upper school scholars transfer between classes like normal?
Yes; however, they will be directed to walk on the right side of the hallway and social distance.

Will there be more time between classes?
No. Scholars will not congregate in the hallways between class time.

How will social distancing be maintained during class transitions?
Scholars will be directed to walk on the right side of the hallway and social distance.

How do parents register their upper school scholar for virtual learning?
Parents should email a note or document from their doctor stating that the scholar has a medical condition. Please state the scholar’s first and last name and send the email to Melinda Mann.

What documentation is needed for a medical condition?
A note from the scholar’s doctor stating that, due to a medical condition, the scholar should not attend school on campus. This applies only to 7th-11th graders.

Does the medical condition need to be for the child, or can it be a household member?
A note from the scholar’s doctor stating that, due to a medical condition of the scholar or someone living in their home, the scholar should not attend school on campus. This applies only to 7th-11th graders.

What will the virtual experience look like for an upper school scholar?
The scholar will attend school virtually as if they were on campus. They must be in uniform, on time to class, and present for the duration of each live class. Their school day will run from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. They may break for lunch when their assigned lunch period, which is approximately 30 minutes. Bathroom breaks should be taken when on-campus scholars change classes. They will interact with the teacher and their peers virtually to the fullest extent possible. Teachers will use Google Classroom for classwork materials. We will provide a schedule for picking- up books and materials.

Will scholars attend their resource classes this year?
Yes.

Are face shields an option instead of masks?
This is a parental decision.

What happens if a teacher tests positive?
SJCA will work with the Health Department in contact tracing and comply with all HIPAA regulations.

What happens if a scholar tests positive?
Due to HIPAA regulations, the Clay County Health Department will be the agency who makes contact with anyone who comes in contact patient.

Will COVID-19 testing be mandatory for sick scholars or teachers?
No.

What if someone in the household of a scholar/teacher tests positive for COVID-19?
Any individual who lives with someone who tests positive will probably be asked by the Health Department, through contact tracing, to self-isolate for 14 days. If a scholar has to self-isolate, they will be able to keep up with their work in Google Classroom.

Will there be counseling provided for scholars/teachers in distress due to COVID-19?
We encourage faculty members and families to seek mental health counseling with a professional provider if they are experience distress due to COVID-19.

Will lunches be in the cafeteria?
Yes. Lunch will be held in the cafeteria. The lunch times have been staggered to reduce the number of scholars. This will allow additional time for sanitizing between classes. Scholars will be in assigned seats and will be spaced apart as much as possible. Jr. High and High school scholars may have an opportunity to enjoy lunch outside.

Will there be orientation?
Orientation will be held on campus for Kindergarten and any new scholars to SJCA. All returning scholars will attend a virtual orientation. A schedule will be provided closer to the start of the school year.

What will drop off and dismissal look like?
Scholars will exit their cars in the morning and proceed directly to their classrooms. For dismissal, details are in the development stages and will be released once final. 

Updated 07/29/2020  Will there still be sibling drop-off in the mornings?  Last year parents were able to drop-off upper school scholars and their younger siblings at the same time.  Ms. Melson's duty was to get to the school early and watch the siblings until they could go sit in front of their classrooms at 7:30. 
Yes.

Will there still be a carpool lane this year in the afternoons?
Yes.
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