Posted Date: 12/16/2020
ASCENSION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
2020-2021 RETURN TO SCHOOL PLAN
Ascension Christian School will reopen for on-campus learning on Wednesday, August 12, for grades K4-12. We are fully committed to having our students and staff back together again, with appropriate health and safety measures in place. Our traditionally smaller class sizes, campus layout, and proactive planning have positioned us to safely and effectively conduct in-person learning on campus in Phases 2 and 3.
The protocols and procedures outlined below are in compliance with current guidelines (as of July 17, 2020) issued by the Louisiana Department of Education and Department of Health, the CDC, AAP, and LHSAA, and have been put in place to create the best experience possible for each student. ACS’s Return to School Plan will employ multiple risk mitigation practices, including social distancing, face coverings, enhanced cleaning and disinfecting, increased hand washing and sanitizing, and screening and symptoms monitoring. We also will have alternative learning options in the event it becomes necessary to close the school or limit the number of students on campus.
SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES
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FACE COVERINGS
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ENHANCED CLEANING & DISINFECTING PROCEDURES
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SYMPTOMS MONITORING & PROTOCOL FOR POSITIVE TEST
To protect our community, it is crucial that we rely on a strong, committed partnership with our families. We ask that our parents be diligent in regularly monitoring their children for symptoms of illness, keep any child exhibiting symptoms at home, and immediately notify the school of any suspected or confirmed illness.
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RESPONDING TO POSITIVE CASES
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ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SCENARIOS AND OPTIONS
While ACS is committed to a full and safe return to campus-based learning, we are prepared to transition between campus-based and home-based learning, if necessary. ACS has made significant investments in technology and professional development of our teachers in order to continue delivering a high quality, Christ-centered educational experience regardless of the location in which teaching and learning take place.
For those who do not yet feel comfortable sending their children back to school for traditional “on campus” learning, ACS is offering a homeschool option. The homeschool option will be consistent with in-school instruction.
Homeschool will include our full curriculum and follow the same scope and sequence as students in the classroom.
Daily expectations for learning and progress will be required.
Grades will be recorded and averaged consistent with in-school learning.
Instruction and learning will be supported through our new Learning Management System.
Daily attendance for each class will be required.
Rigor and accountability in instruction and assignments will be consistent with in-school standards and expectations.
ACS homeschool program requires at least a semester commitment. If you are interested in the homeschool option, please contact us at info@aclions.org.