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Institute for Academic Excellence

Sophie B. Wright

High School

RETURN-TO-SCHOOL PLAN IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19

Ms. Sharon Latten Clark High School Director & CEO

Mr. Robert Jackson Assistant High School Director

SBW RETURN TO SCHOOL PLAN

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Table of Contents

MESSAGE FROM S.CLARK ............................................................................................................................................. 3 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................ 4 KEY PROTOCOL AND INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................ 4

SOPHIE B. WRIGHT HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................. 5 PHASE 1 .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5 PHASE 2 .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5 PHASE 3 .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

PARENT INSTRUCTIONAL OPTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 6 ADDRESSING UNFINISHED LEARNING & EXTENDED LEARNING OPTIONS ...................................................................... 6

DIAGNOSTIC TESTING ............................................................................................................................................................ 6 STUDENT INTERVENTIONS & ACCOMMODATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 6 SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE NEEDS ............................................................................................................................ 7

STUDENT ATTENDANCE ................................................................................................................................................ 7 TRANSPORTATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 EMPLOYEE AND STUDENT SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 9

STUDENT PROTOCOLS AND SCREENING OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................... 9 EMPLOYEE SCREENING AND PROTOCOLS .................................................................................................................................. 10 EMPLOYEE HEALTH PROTOCOL ............................................................................................................................................... 11 EMPLOYEE OR STUDENT EXPOSURE ......................................................................................................................................... 11 SOCIAL DISTANCING ............................................................................................................................................................. 12 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR EMPLOYEES AND STUDENTS ................................................................................... 12 TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 13

ENHANCED SAFETY MEASURES .................................................................................................................................. 13 CAFETERIA PROTOCOLS .............................................................................................................................................. 13 COMMUNICATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 15 OTHER SCHOOL CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 15

VIRTUAL ETIQUETTE & NORMS .............................................................................................................................................. 15 SBW VIRTUAL CLASSROOM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 16 RESTROOM USAGE DURING THE SCHOOL DAY ........................................................................................................................... 16 LOCKER ROOMS .................................................................................................................................................................. 16 WARRIOR STORE – ALL PURCHASES ........................................................................................................................................ 16 VISITORS ON CAMPUS .......................................................................................................................................................... 16 FIELD TRIPS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17 ATHLETICS & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: ............................................................................................................................ 17

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 17 WHAT WILL VIRTUAL LEARNING CONSIST OF AT SOPHIE B. WRIGHT HIGH SCHOOL? .......................................................................... 17 WHAT WILL HYBRID LEARNING (PHASE II) CONSIST OF AT SOPHIE B. WRIGHT HIGH SCHOOL? ............................................................ 17 WILL STUDENT ATTENDANCE BE MANDATORY? .......................................................................................................................... 18 HOW WILL TRANSPORTATION BE PROVIDED? ............................................................................................................................. 18 WILL ATHLETICS BE ALLOWED TO RESUME? ............................................................................................................................... 18 HOW WILL THE SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS? ................................................................................................ 18


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MESSAGE FROM S.CLARK

Sophie B. Wright High School Institute of Academic Excellence

___________________________________________________ 1426 Napoleon Avenue * New Orleans, Louisiana 70115 * (504) 304-3916 * Fax (504) 896-4096

Sharon L. Clark, School Director Robert Johnson, Assistant School Director

July 13, 2020 Sophie B. Wright Community, Our lives have been changed drastically by a nation-wide global pandemic. We have lost family members and a valuable staff member to the COVID pandemic which makes the virus a personal one for many of us. The virus has travelled the globe and cause devastation to many families, schools, businesses and our surrounding communities. But, we are resilient, and we are able to witness this greatness in our community in many ways. Essential Workers in our communities have allowed us to continue to exist, heal and maintain. I want to thank all of the essential workers who continued to show up every day to clean our building, feed the community and plan our restart. Our fears are not different from any other person’s, but we must press on and move forward for our community and our students. Thank you to all the staff members who continued to teach our students through the pandemic. We created a great virtual learning environment for our students which allowed the students to stay connected to us. We visited all of our Senior Students and held a “social distancing “ Graduation in front of the school. WE ARE WARRIORS!!! As we prepare for the new school year, we must also grapple with many uncertainties. We ask that everyone continue to be patient and flexible. We must commit to educating our students and attempting to meet the needs of our learning community. We will continue to modify our plans and practices as we receive federal, state and city updates and guidelines. Let’s use this time to learn new teaching strategies that allow us to grow in the process. I look forward to welcoming the staff back on campus in July (support staff) and August (teaching staff) and the students in August. I am excited and confident that is we continue to work as a team, we will be okay and work through any challenge presented to us. Custodial Staff Return Date: July 20, 2020 Admin & Support Staff: July 22, 2020 Teaching Staff and Child Nutrition Staff: August 4, 2020 First Day of School - 9th, 10th & 11th Grade Students: August 17, 2020 First Day of School - 12th Grade Students: August 18, 2020 Sharon Latten Clark School Director Sophie B. Wright High School


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INTRODUCTION The Institute for Academic Excellence which operates Sophie B. Wright High School has created this state directed - phase dependent plan to aid in navigating the re-establishment of our schools where employees, students, and families feel safe upon returning and to reduce the impact of COVID-19 conditions. The guidelines referenced in this plan are based on guidance from the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and World Health Organization (WHO) and New Orleans Public Schools. Regular updates will be made to this plan based on information provided to us by the LDOE, CDC, WHO, and applicable federal, state, and local agencies.

KEY PROTOCOL AND INFORMATION • Social Distancing will remain in effect for all building occupants and learning spaces.

Student desks will be spaced apart for all school activities and students will be assigned seats and instructional materials.

• Students will be given 2 reusable masks per semester. Students must wear masks at all times. Students will not be allowed to exchange masks or use other student’s masks.

• Students will only be allowed to board the school bus with an ID and a face mask. Students who lose either item can purchase a daily mask for .25 or a replacement ID for $2.00.

• Students may provide their own mask and they can also wear a face shield in addition to a mask. Student provided masks must be appropriate and cannot have any writing or symbols on them. Students cannot use bandanna type masks or gang-related masks.

• Students and staff are encouraged to keep a personal size bottle of hand sanitizer on their person while inside the school building at all times.

• All personnel will be given 2 reusable masks per semester. School personnel must wear masks at all times.

• Temperatures will be taken within the first 30 minutes of 1st period class for all students. • School personnel will have temperatures taken upon arrival prior to punching in to work. • Classrooms will be disinfected at the end of each day. Teachers and staff will receive

supplies and will disinfect their respective workplace before and after each use daily. • Students will receive daily in-person instruction in static groups as often as possible.

Transitions will be monitored and follow social distancing and health and safety guidelines.

• New signage has been put up around the school to remind staff and students of the safety and social behavior that is expected.

• Students or staff members who become sick must notify the school immediately and quarantine at home for 14 days. Students and staff members will only be allowed to return back to school with a doctor’s note stating that the individual is cleared to return to the school building.


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Sophie B. Wright High School District Operations Before the opening of school, information on the opening of school and appropriate phases will be sent to all employees, students, and parents. The SBW Academic Re-Entry Plan is in full alignment with the Louisiana Department of Education's Strong Start 2020 School Reopening Guidelines as well as the New Orleans Public Schools Roadmap to Reopening Guidelines. Additionally, the individual needs and circumstances of students with disabilities will be addressed. Please see below for a summary of each phase.

Phase Operations

Phase 1 • School operations are limited to virtual learning only • Facilities are closed to the public • All Sophie B. Wright’s employees are classified as essential and

may be required to report to their assigned locations • Staff will report to the school building

Phase 2

• Schools may offer limited on-site activities • School operations will implement a Hybrid schedule (see below) • Staff will report to the school building

Phase 3

• Schools will open for all students Monday through Friday based on recommendations and data from LDOE, CDC, NOLA, and the Governor’s office, and applicable local and state agencies

• School operations will resume with restrictions or guidelines • Staff will report to the school building

Phase 1 In the event that the governor’s office declares that we must re-enter Phase 1 or implement a full virtual school program, Sophie B. Wright will provide distance learning opportunities for all students. This will be done using the Google Classroom and Zoom platforms we used to end the 2019-2020 school year. Students would continue to have access to high quality instruction and would be required to log-in daily, submit graded assignments, and complete test.

Phase 2 Using the Phase 2 LDOE guidelines, our school system would be able to physically accommodate students on campus on any given day. In this phase, we will implement a Hybrid Instructional Model to provide in person instruction to students on alternating days.

• The 9th and 10th Grade Students will attend school on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. • The 11th Grade Students will attend school on Mondays and Wednesdays. • The 12th Grade Students will attend school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. • Students who are enrolled in the UNO Dual Enrollment, SUNO Early Start Program and

New Orleans Career Center will receive their additional class assignments once the school receives the program information.

On the days that students are not physically on campus, teachers will administer virtual classes online using the Google Classroom and Zoom platforms.


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HYBRID WEEKLY SCHEDULE WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9th Grade X X

X

10th Grade X X

X 11th Grade X

X

12th Grade

X X Phase 3 Sophie B. Wright High School will provide all students the opportunity to be in school every day. To accomplish this, each of our schools will be modifying our practices to include daily temperature checks, masks for all students, amended bus and cafeteria operations, and additional enhanced safety protocols. PARENT INSTRUCTIONAL OPTIONS In Phases 1, 2, and 3, all families will have the option to learn exclusively from home via Google Classroom and Zoom. We will use the information from our “Return to School Informational Form” to assist every family and offer additional guidance. Parent Selection of Instructional Options

o Parents will select a virtual or in-person attendance option through our “Return to School Information Form”.

o Families who do not complete the district survey will automatically be scheduled for the in-person attendance option.

o Students must be committed to the selected option for a (9) nine-week period. o Parent requests to change from in-person to virtual learning before the (9) nine -week

period will only be considered in extenuating circumstances that are confirmed by a doctor’s medical excuse and approved by the school leader.

ADDRESSING UNFINISHED LEARNING & EXTENDED LEARNING OPTIONS Edgenuity will be used for credit recovery and intervention. Students needing credit recovery classes will be enrolled at a cost in additional classes during the Fall semester.

Diagnostic Testing Students will be given diagnostic/screening test during the first 2 weeks of school to identify instructional gaps.

Student Interventions & Accommodations SBLC(SAT) and RTI meetings will be held every 15 days during the first 2 months of school to develop plans of support according to student’s identified areas of need. Virtual in-class Tier 2 supports will be facilitated through break out rooms to focus on small groups and students with IAPs and IEP’s. Teachers will collaborate in ePLC’s to modify curriculum based on student performance data. All students will be exposed to grade-level content and instructional materials while supported with scaffolded tasks to meet expectations. Sophie B. Wright High School will use Tier One Curriculum. Virtual, afterschool, and weekend tutoring will be provided to support students.


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Supporting Students with Diverse Needs o Accommodations will be provided by the Special Education Department and general

education teachers through the Google Classroom and Zoom platforms. Individual student accommodation needs will depend on each student’s educational plan. The Section 504 Coordinator and SPED teachers will work with students to help them understand how to access accommodations such as read aloud on their computers when they are at home.

o Related services will be provided via video conferencing for services as Occupational

Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Adaptive Physical Education. Necessary supplies will be checked out with students to incorporate these resources during their video conferencing sessions. Student progress and services delivered will be tracked through service logs.

o Special education teachers and related services providers will work with students through

video conferencing to ensure that they are using the equipment properly. Calculation of minutes via student service logs as well as class work, diagnostic assessment scores and benchmark assessment scores will be used to determine services and supports.

o The Child Find Log will be updated monthly, the SBLC chair will meet with team members

who identify areas of concern. SBLC meetings will be scheduled via video conferencing and logged within Child Find Log with parents when necessary.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE To receive credit and attendance for courses during the 2020-2021 school year, students are expected to attend class every day, log in to the virtual program and complete assignments provided by the teacher. The School's Grading Policy is located on our website: https://www.sophiebwrightschool.com. The SBW Truancy Policy is also located on our website.Phase 1 Regular attendance:

o Attendance regulations are enforced o Teachers take attendance in every class period – daily o Students are required to log-in to the Google & Zoom Classroom platforms to

complete daily course assignments. Phase 2 Regular attendance:

o Attendance regulations are enforced o Teachers take attendance in every class period - daily o Teachers are required to document completion of the minimum number of

instructional days and instructional minutes per year o Students must be in attendance a minimum of 60,120 minutes o Students not attending school regularly will be referred to the Office of Child Welfare

and Attendance for further review and consideration for truancy court


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Virtual Attendance: o Attendance regulations are enforced o Teachers take attendance in every class period - daily o Teachers are required to document completion of the minimum number of

instructional days and instructional minutes per year o Students must be in attendance a minimum of 60,120 minutes o Students not attending school regularly will be referred to the Office of Child Welfare

and Attendance for further review and consideration for truancy court o Students are required to log-in to Google Classroom and use the Zoom platform

daily for virtual instruction and to complete daily course assignments Phase 3 o Attendance regulations are the same as outlined in Phase 2.

TRANSPORTATION SBW will only utilize our school buses during the 2020-2021 school year unless an emergency occurs. Phase 1 In Phase 1, the school system will provide distance learning opportunities for all students. Sophie B. Wright will not provide school bus transportation for students to and from school.

Phase 2 Sophie B. Wright’s school buses will operate at 50 percent capacity to maintain appropriate spacing. Bus operators will be required to wear a face mask while on duty. Upon entering the school bus with a mask on and a student ID, every student utilizing school bus transportation will be required to sanitize their hands using hand sanitizer (not exceeding 80 percent alcohol). SBW will supply the hand sanitizer. Students will have a seat assignment.

School buses will be required to travel with the windows open to facilitate flow as permitted by weather. Each school bus operator will be required to sanitize their school bus after each individual route.

Students will be escorted off the buses by an assigned staff member starting at 7:30 am. Phase 3 Sophie B. Wright’s school buses will operate at 75 percent capacity to maintain appropriate spacing. Bus operators will be required to wear a face mask while on duty. Upon entering the school bus with a face make and a student ID, every student utilizing school bus transportation will be required to sanitize their hands using hand sanitizer (not exceeding 80 percent alcohol). SBW will supply the hand sanitizer. Students will have seat assignments. School buses will be required to travel with the windows open to facilitate air flow as permitted by weather. Each school bus operator will be required to sanitize their school bus after each individual route.


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EMPLOYEE AND STUDENT SAFETY Student Protocols and Screening Overview

o Parents are encouraged to complete a student health screening at home before sending students to school (see below for symptoms).

o All students will have their temperatures taken upon arrival at school during first period. Students with a temperature reading of 100.4 or above will be required to return home.

o Classroom groups will remain fixed, understanding individual students may come into close contact with one another during the school day.

o To practice social distancing, we will, to the maximum extent possible, maintain a physical distance of six feet.

o Students will be required to wear a mask during the school every day. o Students will be required to wear a mask to ride the school bus every day. o Students will wash or sanitize their hands before and after each meal. o Students may consume meals in areas other than the school cafeteria to maintain

social distancing. o Buses will be required to have the windows open while students are on board

weather permitting. o The school will amend all procedures in order to comply with recommended

safety guidelines.

When completing a student self-screening, parents should look for the following symptoms. If students present with any of these symptoms, the student should remain at home. If the student presents one or more of the following symptoms at school, school personnel will follow established protocols and contact parents.

1. Symptoms that may require a student to stay home and/or leave school: a. Any one of the symptoms below:

o Fever of 100.4F or greater • Oral: 100.4F • Axillary: 99.4F • Ear: 100.9F • Forehead/Temporal: 99.4F

o Cough o Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing o Active vomiting or diarrhea

b. Emergency warning signs get medical attention immediately o Trouble breathing o Persistent pain or pressure in the chest o New confusion or inability to arouse o Bluish lips or face

c. Or, at least two of these symptoms o Fever (100.4F in the past 24 hours) o Chills o Repeated shaking with chills o Muscle pain o Headache o Sore throat


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o New loss of taste or smell o Unexplained rash

2. All students with the above symptoms will be isolated and provided with the proper adult supervision until the student is able to return home.

3. It will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian to promptly pick up the student from school.

4. In the case of a student who tests positive for COVID-19, parents are

encouraged to notify the school principal of the student’s health status. 5. The student will be allowed to return back to school with a doctor’s note

stating that the student is cleared to return to school. Employee Screening and Protocols The following guidelines are mandatory for SBW employees.

1. All employees must follow established the return-to-work guidelines. Symptoms that require an absence, or exclusion, from work include: (If any of the following symptoms exists you should remain home using a sick day.)

o Fever of 100.4F or greater o Cough o Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing o Active vomiting or diarrhea

2. Emergency warning signs get medical attention immediately include: o Trouble breathing o Persistent pain or pressure in the chest o New confusion or inability to arouse o Bluish lips or face

3. Any employee having at least two of the following symptoms o Fever (100.4F in the past 24 hours) o Chills o Repeated shaking with chills o Muscle pain o Headache o Sore throat o New loss of taste or smell o Unexplained rash

4. All employees will be required to review and sign a COVID-19 sick day agreement.

5. All employees will be required to notify the High School Director if there is a change in their health status.

6. Affected person(s) must follow up with a medical provider to obtain a clearance note prior to returning to work/school. The employee must provide evidence of testing negative to return to work.

7. Employees will be required to complete a Safe Schools Training to include: o Coronavirus Awareness o Coronavirus: Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Workplace


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o Coronavirus: Managing Stress and Anxiety 8. SBW employees will practice social distancing at all times. 9. SBW employees will wear a mask when having face-to-face interaction with the public

on school board property. School based employees will be required to wear a mask when interacting with students, the public, and all other employees to the maximum extent possible.

10. All common areas/break rooms will be closed. Only limited use of the microwave, refrigerator, and office equipment will be allowed.

Employee Health Protocol ● If an employee becomes ill at work, or if another person is exhibiting symptoms of

COVID-19 at work, he or she may be asked to go home or to the nearest health center in the City.

● Employees returning to work from an approved medical leave should contact Ms. Clark directly. Before returning to work, employees will be asked to submit a healthcare provider’s note stating that the employee is cleared to return to work in the school building and has tested negative for COVID-19.

● If an employee has been diagnosed with COVID-19, he or she may return to work when all 3 criteria have been met

1. At least 3 days (72 hours) without symptoms (no fever without the use of fever-reducing medications)

2. Improved respiratory symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, etc.) 3. A minimum of 7 days have passed since first presenting symptoms 4. A test showing that you no longer have COVID-19.

● If an employee has symptoms that could be related to COVID-19 and is not evaluated by a medical professional or tested for COVID-19, an employee should assume that he or she has COVID19 and should not return to work until the three criteria listed above have been met.

Employee or Student Exposure SBW will be in close contact with the Louisiana Department of Health and the School District. The Louisiana Department of Education will give guidance for all incidents related to employee and student exposure to COVID-19 and/or COVID-19 related symptoms. While we all hope to avoid exposure to illness from COVID-19, we need to be prepared for that possibility. If an employee or student, or someone he or she has been in contact with, has been directly exposed to the virus, our first concern is for the health and safety of those who may be at risk for additional exposure.

In this rapidly changing situation, health care providers should have the most up-to-date information from the CDC.


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Employee exposure protocols may include the following: 1. Self-quarantine in a specific room away from others in the home 2. Contact the following to notify them of potential exposure to COVID-19 and follow their

instructions o The employee’s personal healthcare provider o SBW’s School Director o The HR Director

2. The HR Director will work with School Director to determine appropriate next steps 3. In case of an emergency, the employee should call 911 to notify them of potential

exposure to COVID-19 and follow provided instructions. 4. Before returning to work, employees will be asked to submit a healthcare provider’s note

stating that the employee is cleared to return to work in the school building and has tested negative for COVID-19.

Student exposure protocols may include the following: 1. Self-quarantine may be required 2. Parents should monitor students for symptoms and consider contacting a

healthcare provider. 3. In the case of a student who tests positive for COVID-19, parents are

encouraged to notify the school principal. ● The student can return to school once the student provides proof

that he/she is no longer COVID-19 positive. Social Distancing Social distancing is an effective way to prevent potential infections. SBW’s employees, students, parents, and visitors should practice maintaining a 6 feet distance and eliminating physical contact with others.

● Traffic Flow – Taped lines on the floor will mark the walking direction throughout the office and hallways in order to maintain the social distancing requirement of 6 feet.

● Ad-hoc Interactions or Gatherings – Non-essential or informal meetups and visiting should be avoided.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Employees and Students In order to minimize exposure to COVID-19, PPE may be needed to prevent certain exposures. PPE can include: • Masks: Face masks are an important part of our protection against the spread of COVID-

19, as well as in personal hygiene, social distancing, and enhanced cleaning efforts. As such, masks are mandated for all SBW employee and students.

• Gloves: Wearing gloves does not diminish the need to wash our hands, and whether gloved or not, touching our faces, noses, and eyes is a significant risk to the spread of infection.


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**Please note that social distancing should still be practiced even with the use of gloves and masks. In addition to using PPE, all employees and students are reminded to:

o Wash hands with soap and water often for at least 20 seconds. o If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol o Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth o Cover one’s mouth and nose with a tissue or use the inside elbow when coughing or

sneezing

Travel Restrictions • Employees

o SBW will discontinue staff travel to conferences and workshops until further notice, unless pre-approved by the School Leader.

• Students o During Phase 3, school related travel may be allowed with approval from the

School Leader only.

ENHANCED SAFETY MEASURES Guidelines concerning our enhanced safety and cleaning measures can be found on SBW's Website..

CAFETERIA PROTOCOLS Phase 1 –Virtual Plan (Virtual learning from home for all students, K-12) The Child Nutrition Department will offer students lunch and breakfast, as “grab-n-go” meals, which are available for drive-by pick-up Monday through Friday. Weekly meals may be offered as an alternative to daily meals, and these would also be available for drive-by pick-up. Students are required to be in the vehicle to pick up meals. If student is not in the vehicle, the parent will have to sign a waiver, stating the meal is for the student.

Phase 2 – Hybrid Plan All students on campus will be offered breakfast upon entering school. Students will be allowed to eat in their first period classes, or in other areas of the school as determined by the principal. In all circumstances, students in static groups will maintain recommended social distancing (6 feet).

For lunch, the students will eat as a static group in the classroom, outside on the yard or in the cafeteria. Students will enter into the cafeteria in groups no larger than 25. Students will pick-up their meals and be seated within their fixed classroom group, maintaining 6 feet of social distance from other groups. Staff members will follow a fixed schedule for eating locations as determined by the principal. The cafeteria staff will properly clean and sanitize tables and seating surfaces between feeding groups in the dining hall.


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Only one meal option will be offered. Students who pick up meals will pass the point-of-service, where cafeteria workers will account for the meal. Students who eat in the classroom will enter their ID number into Power-Lunch as they receive their meal. Cafeteria workers will wear proper PPE (mask & gloves). Food waste will be discarded in various garbage receptacles located throughout the campus, and custodians will assist with bringing the trash to the dumpsters.

Students will be given meals for the days they are not in school. “Meals” consist of Breakfast and Lunch (optional snack). See the schedule below: Grade Level Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9th Campus Eating Campus Eating 1 -Take Home Meal for Wed.

Off Campus Campus Eating 1 Take Home Meal for Fri.

Off Campus

10th Campus Eating Campus Eating 1 -Take Home Meal for Wed.

Off Campus Campus Eating 1 Take Home Meal for Fri.

Off Campus

11th Campus Eating 1 -Take Home Meal for Tues.

Off Campus Campus Eating 2 - Take Home Meals for Thur & Fri.

Off Campus Off Campus

12th Off Campus Campus Eating Campus Eating 3 - Take Home Meals for Thur, Fri & Mon

Off Campus Off Campus

SUMMARY Monday 1 - Meal for 11th Grade Students

Tuesday 1 – Meal for 9th and 10th Grade Students

Wednesday 2 – Meals for 11th Grade 3 Meals for 12th Grade

Thursday 1 – Meal for 9th and 10th Grade Students

For students participating in full virtual learning, lunch meals will be offered as “grab-n-go” meals, which will be available for drive-by pick-up. Students are required to be in the vehicle to pick up meals. If student is not in the vehicle, the parent will have to sign a waiver, stating the meal is for the student.

Phase 3 – Traditional Plan (All students allowed on campus) The Child Nutrition Department will provide meals utilizing the same Phase 2 guidelines, increasing the size of student groups from 25 to 50.

Important Information pertaining to all meal phases:

• All regulations and guidelines (from the CDC, USDA, LDOE, CNP, and NOLA) will continue to be followed in all processes of meal service, including delivery, storage, preparation, serving, and cleaning.

• Students will wash their hands or use hand sanitizer upon entering school, before meals, after meals, and before dismissal. Students should wash their hands and/or use hand sanitizer every 2 hours.


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• In Phase 1, 2, or 3, all meals will be served in disposable containers. • Self-service options will not be available. All meals will be packed and served

by the cafeteria staff. • Students and faculty members will not be allowed to share food tables, food, or

beverages outside of their static groups.

COMMUNICATION Parents and employees are strongly encouraged to access the most up-to-date information about the re-opening of school and school operations through

1. Swift Reach -Teacher, student, or parent email, text, calls 2. PS – Teacher Portal 3. Our district website 4. Our social media platform – Twitter 5. Google Classroom for grades 9-12

OTHER SCHOOL CONSIDERATIONS Virtual Etiquette & Norms The online classroom is considered as a regular classroom by staff for students. Certain behaviors are expected when communicating with peers and staff members while in online classrooms. The guidelines for online behavior and interactions are termed “Netiquette.” It is important that the learning community follow the Netiquette guidelines when communicating via email, online classroom chats, discussion boards, zoom meetings etc., which are essential aspects of the distance learning experience at Sophie B. Wright High School.

Following school policies and proper conduct in a virtual learning session is just as important as in a face-to-face classroom. The repercussions for failing to act responsible will result in similar consequences as during the school year. A portion of the student’s grade – the participation grade - will be how well the student participates in online discussions and other classroom participation activities.

Staff, students and parents are encouraged to watch and discuss the following short videos: o Netiquette Video 1 o Netiquette Video 2

Online Etiquette o The following is expected when communicating online: o Treat staff members with respect through all engagements and mediums such as virtual

meeting rooms, chats, email, or other online communication. o Use standard English and grammar at all times. o Be respectful of everyone’s time and bandwidth. o Avoid slang terms such as “wassup” and abbreviations such as “u” instead of "you”. o Avoid using the caps lock feature AS IT CAN BE INTERPRETED AS YELLING OR

SCREAMING AT SOMEONE. o Bullying is never acceptable or tolerated. Disciplinary actions will be taken immediately and

accordingly.


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o Being tardy and absent to class will count towards truancy and may result in student failure.

SBW Virtual Classroom Requirements

1. Arrive 5 minutes before your class with your computer sound muted and the camera on. The camera must be on at all times for you to be marked present.

2. Select a quiet location with a non-descriptive and non-disruptive background or use a virtual SBW background.

3. Make sure you are in your school uniform or dressed appropriately. No pajamas etc.

4. Be prepared to learn. Make sure you have your course materials. 5. Actively participate in the instructional lesson. 6. Act respectfully and communicate responsibly. 7. Avoid the use of apps and other devices – cell phones, pointers, TV,

etc., during the instructional session. Restroom Usage during the School Day The maximum capacity that allows for social distancing for each restroom will be posted on the door of every restroom. We will also provide supplies for employees to clean up after themselves in staff-only restrooms.

Students will have scheduled restroom breaks during the school day. The schedule will be given to each staff member and student.

Locker Rooms Locker rooms will be closed for PE and After-School Activities until further notice. Athletics (Only during Phase 3): While in locker rooms, students are to stay 3 to 6 feet from others as a normal practice. Eliminate contact with others, such as handshakes. Avoid touching surfaces touched by others to the extent feasible. Avoid anyone who is coughing, sneezing or appears to be sick.

Warrior Store – All Purchases All parents and staff members are encouraged to utilize on-line payment options to minimize physical contact, understanding there is a fee to utilize the service. If this is not possible, parents can still send checks or cash in an envelope as payment. Payments will be accepted one time a day (1st period) for any fees.

An announcement will be made every morning for student and/or staff payments. Student payments will be accepted in the front hallway which is open and spacious to reduce physical contact. Students will be required to stand on designated X’s to ensure social distancing. Visitors on Campus The safety of our staff and students remains the school’s primary concern. Therefore, visitors are encouraged to make an appointment to visit SBW school and offices. We will provide parents, visitors and contractors with a phone number that will be answered from 8:00am to 4:00pm daily. To help prevent the spread of the virus and reduce the risk of exposure to our staff and students, we are asking contractors to answer a simple screening questionnaire before entering the building.


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Parents and visitors will not be allowed to enter the school building during the school year. If you see a person in the building without a name tag, quickly escort the person to the front office.

We will not use the front door to enter the building this school year. We will use the Prytania Street gate entrance this school year.

Participation and awareness is important to help us take precautionary measures to protect students and staff in the building.

Field Trips Field trips will not be scheduled for the first half of the 2020-2021 school year. Virtual field trips and event tour options will be used as an alternative. Athletics & Extracurricular Activities:

Phase Band & Marching Units Athletics Phase 1 No Activities No contact of high – risk sports Phase 2 No Activities Summer Rules until August 10

No practice except for cross country or volleyball Phase 3 Physical Distance

Compliance Follow LHSAA Guidelines - LHSAA GUIDELINES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How will parents communicate their choice of options in Phase II and Phase III? In early July, SBW asked parents to complete a short questionnaire indicating their choice between in-person and virtual learning. The survey was open for 10 days.

What will virtual learning consist of at Sophie B. Wright High School? SBW teachers will deliver daily lessons to students using the Google and Zoom platforms. Under this model, the school will work with student families to make sure they have access to the needed equipment for virtual learning. Further information on this process will be communicated to families once we receive the mandated “Return to School Form” from the parents.

What will hybrid learning (Phase II) consist of at Sophie B. Wright High School? On the days that students attend school, they should expect a mostly traditional school day. On the days they remain at home, students are expected to log on every day and complete virtual learning assignments through the Google and Zoom platform. What required precautions will be in place for students who attend school in- person?

o All employees and students of the Institute for Academic Excellence – Sophie B. Wright High School will be required to wear a mask.

o Student temperatures will be taken upon their arrival in their first period class. Any student with a temperature at or above 100.4 will be isolated, and their parents will be contacted to arrange for transportation home.

o Students will be required to sanitize their hands and wear a mask to board the yellow school bus. Students will sit in assigned seats that have been numbered to assure


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social distancing. o Students will be required to wash their hands or use sanitizer every 2 hours,

including upon arrival, before and after lunch, and at dismissal. o Enhanced cleaning procedures will be in place. o Social distancing practices will be implemented to the greatest possible extent.

Will student attendance be mandatory? Attendance at school will be mandatory this school year. For students who attend in- person, attendance will be recorded normally. For students in a virtual setting, attendance will be recorded through the student on-line participation. Students must follow their daily school schedule and the revised bell schedule. Attendance will be taken every day and recorded in PowerSchool.

How will transportation be provided? In order to reduce the number of students on the bus, parents are encouraged to drive their children to school. In Phase II, bus capacity is limited to 50%. During this phase, only 50% of students will ride the school bus. In Phase III, bus capacity is limited to 75%. Our transportation department is currently adjusting bus routes to accommodate this mandate. Due to these limitations, parents should review bus route times when published, while also understanding that there may be changes.

Will athletics be allowed to resume? Athletic competitions will be allowed to resume with a recommendation put forth by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. This would most likely occur once we reach Phase III or IV. Click this link for LHSAA Information.

How will the school district communicate with parents? Parents should continue to monitor our website and the school’s Twitter page. We will continue to send school blasts to our parents.

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