We are implementing several new measures to help prevent the spread of the virus at school:

It is the responsibility of all parents to regularly monitor their children and themselves for illness. 

• Students should stay home if exhibiting concerning signs or symptoms of illness including fever, cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing OR symptoms such as chills, rigors, muscle aches, headaches, sore throat, new loss of smell or taste, vomiting, diarrhea, or runny nose
  • Students will be sent home if exhibiting any of the above symptoms at school
• Parents will be asked to complete a screening form prior to students starting school and regularly throughout the school year

AFTERCARE

• Application-based; application coming soon
• There will be a limited number of need-based spots​ (pre-registered only; no drop-ins) 
• Assigned indoor spaces by family with adequate physical distancing between groups
• All students will remain in the cafeteria​ except when play occurs outdoors

ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL

• Arrival
  • There will be no drop-offs before 7:30 am 
  • All students must wear a face covering upon exiting the car
  • Students report directly to homeroom upon drop-off​ 
• Dismissal
  • Dismissal will occur from classrooms using Vo’Sri​ (new dismissal system app; more info coming soon) 
  • The oldest sibling will meet the youngest sibling to go to carline of the oldest sibling
  • ALL Aftercare students will remain in classrooms until respective carlines are concluded​ 
  • Dismissal times:
    • 2:30 — EC4-1st grade 
    • 3:00 — 2nd-8th grade

CLASSROOM SET-UP

• Classrooms will be set up with adequate physical distance between desks and students 
• Classrooms will include signage that students should wash hands or use hand-sanitizer upon entry 
• Students will use individual supplies in all classes
• Outdoor spaces will be used when appropriate for instruction

CLINIC

• A separate clinic for triage of students exhibiting COVID-like symptoms has been established
• There are updated protocols for possible COVID exposure or symptoms (i.e. use of personal protection equipment)
• Current CDC and health protocols will be followed in working with our families to support decisions made by their healthcare professionals

RECESS / PLAYGROUND

• Classes will be divided into smaller groups and follow a schedule for use of the playgrounds and other outdoor areas
• Playground equipment and all outdoor and indoor seating will be sanitized by staff after each use with CDC-approved disinfectant
• Structured activities will be emphasized during recess and PE to help students maintain adequate physical distance

ROUTINES / MOVEMENT

• Students in EC4 through 8th grade will be grouped by homeroom for contact tracing purposes
• Students will be separated into smaller cohorts using designated spaces in the school
• There will be minimal movement during core instruction – teachers will change classes, not students
• Students will move to recess, lunch, PE, and outdoor breaks 
• Students will eat snack and lunch in designated outdoor areas with adequate physical distance (in classroom during inclement weather) 
  • Students may bring lunch or order one boxed Grab & Go lunch option or boxed salad/soup option; there will be no soup/salad bar, snacks, a la carte items, cash transactions, or lunch from outside vendors
• Water fountains will be turned off except for touchless bottle refill stations
• Students will not use lockers/cubbies; students will be using personal backpacks to transport materials throughout the day
• Students will not change for PE

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

• All after school clubs and activities will be postponed during the Savio phase

EXTRACURRICULAR ATHLETICS

• CKS will follow Diocesan guidelines for extracurricular sports and activities which we anticipate will come after Labor Day
• The Diocese of St. Petersburg is considering changing the order of the seasons to start with those sports that require less physical contact

MORNING ASSEMBLY 

• Morning assembly will be live streamed to classrooms every morning except Wednesday (school mass day) to encourage and promote community 

SCHOOL MASS 

• School mass in the church will be limited to two different grade levels each week with adequate physical distancing between students
• No parents or outside visitors will be allowed in the church
• Mass will be live streamed for the students in classrooms and available for families to view

VOLUNTEERS / VISITORS 

• There will be no visitors allowed on campus except in the School Office to drop off medication or prescription items only
• There will be no volunteers allowed on campus and no family volunteer hour requirements this school year

Movement between phases should be dictated by rates of COVID spread in the community and school. Factors to consider include: COVID infection rate in school zip codes as found on the Florida Department of Health website, school absentee rates, government directives, and Diocese of St. Petersburg directives. Families will be notified before moving to the next phase. 

1. Savio: most restrictive 
2. Mazzarello: less restrictive
3. Bosco: least restrictive

• Students will continue to be grouped by homeroom but will switch classes (where applicable) for co-curriculars and classroom instruction
• Morning assembly will be resumed outside for students by grade levels, with a live-stream for students in the classroom
• Additional grades will attend school mass based on current physical distancing guidelines
• Lunch and recess will occur by grade level rather than by homeroom
• CKS extra-curricular activities will resume
• Pre-approved visitors to the school will be allowed on campus

Medical professionals continue to recommend that face coverings may offer some protection because they decrease droplet spread. Student face coverings will be required when adequate physical distancing cannot be maintained or ensured. This is one of many mitigation tools we have implemented to help minimize the risk of transmission of respiratory illness which would affect children, families, and educators. 

GUIDELINES

• Fully cover the nose and mouth and secure under the chin
• Fit snugly but comfortably against the sides of the face
• Be secured with ties or ear loops
• Should be practiced at home to ensure student comfort

COMPLIANCE

Face covering requirements, like any other established school policy, will be clearly communicated to and practiced with our students with supports in place to ensure compliance. The age of the child will be considered to determine whether the child needs more assistance or is choosing not to comply. In cases where students are choosing not to comply, consequences will be administered and parent contact made.  

STORAGE

Click here if a student shows symptoms.

Click here if a student does not show any symptoms.

*Office of Catholic Schools and Centers (OCSC)

CKS staff decisions will follow a similar decision tree. All communication will follow the HIPAA Guidelines for privacy. These decision trees are based on recommendations from the Diocese of St. Petersburg and are fluid and subject to change as the CDC releases more information. These may not cover every scenario and families will work with administration for other scenarios.