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I trust you are well and expectant of what the Lord will do in this new season.  As His children, we can always expect that He will use all things for our good and that in times of trial, He leads us to growth in the image of His Son.  I want to reassure you that we are seeking divine wisdom when it comes to preparing for this new academic year.  We are adhering to CDC and NYS DOH guidelines within our plans.

 

Educational Models

 

Model 1- FCA Restricted Cohorts

In the FCA Restricted Cohorts Model, we have limited the cohort sizes to accommodate social distancing to 6’ apart between desks.  Cohort sizes vary between 7 to 15 students in size.  Students will remain within their cohorts all day, thus limiting their exposure to students outside their cohorts.  Students will meet daily.

 

Model 2- Remote Model

This model is 100% online learning with a combination of online live instruction and instruction without the live component (pre-recorded videos or assignments). This model will be available to families whom do not wish to send their children to school as well as be implemented temporarily should a cohort be asked to quarantine or should the state mandate the closing of the school due to a further outbreak.

 

MISSION STATEMENT

Freeport Christian Academy exists to provide a higher standard of education encompassed with moral values, Christian ethics of God’s kingdom, and an emphasis on the arts that will bear a generation of world changers and history makers much needed in this nation.

 

Vision

Our vision at Freeport Christian Academy is to train and empower a superior generation to impact their world using their God-given talents and abilities in service to the Lord and to others.

Core Values

 

Key Factors considered for Reopening:

 

Communication

 

 

Signage: Posters with wording and images will be composed and placed in relevant areas and will contain instructions and reminders for proper hygiene practices.

 

 

Visitors

 

 

Social distancing will be enforced in all school buildings in compliance with CDC and DOH guidelines, including distancing guidelines and the use of face coverings.

 

Hand Hygiene

 

Hallways & Restrooms: All will wear facemasks during travel within the building and when entering rooms shared by multiple cohorts such as restrooms. Restrooms will be limited to two individuals at any given time. All will be instructed to travel similar to traffic rules, walking to the right and carefully taking turns through intersections, keeping in mind reasonable distance and avoiding contact.

 

Hygiene and Cleaning

 

 

 

 

Ventilation: Staff will be encouraged to keep windows open whenever possible and to provide instruction outside the facilities whenever weather and lessons accommodate, maintaining proper distancing from other cohorts.

 

 

 

 

Daily Cleaning

 

Vendor/ Supplies and Deliveries

Relevant individuals will be reminded via phone, email, internet and posted signage of required behavior. Visitors who require entering the building due to weather requirements or to purpose of visit will apply face coverings prior to entering facilities and proceed directly to the central school office. Deliveries, weather permitting, will be placed outside the school’s main entrance on the porch. If weather does not permit, deliveries may be placed immediately inside the school’s main entrance. Deliveries which require authorization by FCA or FBC staff will be signed at the same locations and should be arranged prior to arrival.

 

 

Transportation

Transportation is provided by your local district. Please check with your local district to ensure what guidelines are being enforced.  FCA requires students and staff to apply facemasks while traveling on in any communally shared vehicle (bus, taxi, etc.) and will remain covered during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal exercises, unless distancing can be achieved.

 

Detection, Response & Reporting

 

 

 

Parental Notification: The parent of any child suspected of possibly having COVID-19 will be immediately notified by office personnel and required to arrange the child’s retrieval and authorized assessment. Authorization by a licensed physician must be submitted to the school prior to child’s return. Upon notification of school that a child has been infected with COVID-19, school officials will take required measures to inform relevant parties and to notify local health officials. The child will then be supplied with necessary accommodations to continue learning during quarantine period. In addition, we request that if any family member residing with a student tests positive for Covid-19, the family of the student must report this to the school.

 

 

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