School Reopening Plan 2020-21 Indian Hill School District

Indian Hill Schools

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: AUGUST 27, 2020

Last Updated July 30, 2020

ENHANCED SAFETY MEASURES

Increased number of hand sanitizer stations in key locations.

PLAN A	PLAN B	PLAN C

BRAVE VIRTUAL ACADEMY

A quarter-long commitment required, open to all students K-12

SWITCHING PLANS

The district will assess new data on local conditions every 2 weeks beginning September 10 to determine if a shift is needed. All changes will be announced on Thursday and take effect the following Monday. Note: IH may need to shift learning plans at any time due to
an emergency, outbreak or other logistical needs.

Safe, effective cleaning products used on schedule throughout the day at all high touch areas in school/ classroom and on bus.

Intense cleaning nightly.

Daily temperature checks of all staff.

Visitors will have limited access to the main ofice, masks required.

No volunteers will be permitted until further notice.

COVID SCREENING PROTOCOL

Contact tracing will be done by Hamilton County Public Health Department.

A detailed COVID screening protocol is on page 5.

HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOL

1	MASKS

We protect each other by wearing masks. Wearing masks is our #1 weapon to fight this virus and keep school open. Students and staff are required to wear a mask at all times and will have teacher facilitated mask breaks throughout the day.

2	TRAINING

Professional development will be provided to all staff at start of school year on symptoms and screening measures.

3	DIVIDED CLINIC LOCATIONS There will be an area for students displaying symptoms who are waiting to be picked up and other areas for medication distribution, etc.

4	SEATING CHARTS

Seating charts will be required on buses, in classrooms, and in the cafeteria. Siblings
will be seated together on buses.

5	HAND WASHING

Hand washing will be required throughout the day. Additional hand sanitizer will be available in each classroom.

6	PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS Paper towel dispensers will be available in all restrooms.

7	WATER BOTTLES

Students will be allowed to carry water bottles.

All water fountains will be used only for the purpose of filling water bottles.

8	NO OUTSIDE FOOD DELIVERIES Deliveries will not be permitted into schools for students or staff during the school day.

9	STAY HOME IF SICK

Families must screen their children and keep them home if ill. Sick children will be directed immediately upon arrival to the nurse who will require him/her to
be picked up if exhibiting symptoms.

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CHANGES TO THE CLASSROOM/SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENTS	CAFETERIA ADJUSTMENTS

• Family events will be primarily virtual.

• Student events will be held in-person requiring masks or a social distancing with limited family participation in a highly structured environment.

CLASSROOMS

• No visitors for lunch.

• Adjustments made to serving lines.

• Extra time between lunches for additional cleaning.

• K-8 classes sit together at lunch.

• Seating charts will be used in all cafeterias.

• Changes will be made to classrooms to create more personal space (reduce furniture, spread out desks, define areas, etc.). Students will face the same direction in classrooms as much as possible.

• Students will be required to immediately report to classrooms upon entering school and not allowed to congregate in the hallways.

• We will minimize sharing of supplies.

P.E.

Students will not be required to dress for P.E. to minimize locker room interactions.

RECESS

K-5 classes will stay together at recess.

FRONT OFFICES

Plexiglass barriers installed in front ofices.

SCHEDULES

We will build additional time in schedules for band, choir, and related arts to clean in between classes and will encourage outside activities and social distancing to the greatest extent possible.

• No external field trips or convocations until further notice. (Outdoor learning trips are permitted).

• Visitors/guests will have limited access to the main ofice to pick up their students. Masks will be required of all visitors and visitors may be asked to wait in their car.

• Volunteers (during the day) will not be scheduled until further notice.

• Facility usage is limited to only those entities with whom Indian Hill Schools has a written agreement.

OTHER PREVENTION ITEMS

Eliminate perfect attendance incentives for staff and students for 2020-2021

Last updated July 30, 2020. This information is subject to change.

We acknowledge that there is some inherent risk present when children and school employees occupy school corporation facilities.

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A BRAVE RETURN TO SCHOOL: ATTENDANCE MODELS

PLAN A

IN-PERSON LEARNING

Use face coverings

Follow good hygiene

Maintain social distancing
	
PLAN A

e
IN-PERSON LEARNING

Use face coverings

Follow good hygiene

Maintain social distancing
	
PLAN B

HYBRID LEARNING

2 days in-person learning, 3 days distance learning

Students will be divided into 2 teams: Team 1 and Team 2

All students within the same family will be on the same team

All health and safety measures in place under Plan A
	
PLAN C

DISTANCE LEARNING

Distance Teaching and Learning
5 days per week

The same teachers will deliver distance instruction to the same students as they do in Plan A and Plan B

Increased rigor and expectations, this will be different than the distance learning in the Spring of 2020

Brave Return to School:

Indian Hill Schools Attendance Model Overview Indian Hill Schools     Last Updated July 30, 2020

COVID-19 RISK LEVEL GUIDELINES HAMILTON COUNTY HEALTH ADVISORY SYSTEM

LEVEL 1 PUBLIC EMERGENCY
Active exposure and spread
	
LEVEL 2 PUBLIC EMERGENCY
Increased exposure and spread. Exercise high degree of caution.
	
LEVEL 3 PUBLIC EMERGENCY
Very high exposure and spread. Limit activities as much as possible.
	
LEVEL 4 PUBLIC EMERGENCY
Severe exposure and spread. Only leave homes for supplies and services.

BRAVE VIRTUAL ACADEMY

• K-8 students will be taught by Indian Hill teachers using Indian Hill curriculum.

• 9-12 students will work on an individual basis to develop a plan that may include courses taught by Indian Hill teachers and/or a state-of-the-art e-learning program provided by Indian Hill.

• Requires commitment by quarter.

AUGUST 27
2020

2020-21 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

When will Indian Hill switch between plans?

• Every 2 weeks, beginning on September 10, IH will assess the new data released by the county on the local conditions of the coronavirus.

• If a shift between learning plans is needed, IH will communicate immediately with staff and parents and the new plan will begin the following Monday.

• Note: IH may need to shift learning plans at any time due to an emergency, outbreak or other logistical needs.

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Bldg. #/Class Distance
	
PS
	19-24
	4 ft.
	
ES
	18-24
	3-4 ft.
	
MS
	18-25
	3-4 ft.
	
HS
	20-30
	3-6 ft.
	
Bldg. #/Class Distance
	
PS
	12-13
	6 ft.
	
ES
	11-13
	6 ft.
	
MS
	12-13
	6 ft.
	
HS
	10-15
	6 ft.
	
Bldg. #/Class	Distance
	
PS
	19-24
	N/A
	
ES
	18-24
	N/A
	
MS
	18-24
	N/A
	
HS
	19-22
	N/A

A Brave Return to School 2020-2021 School Year Attendance Plans
Indian Hill Schools     Last Updated July 30, 2020

PLAN A:	PLAN B:	PLAN C:
In-Person Learning or Online Option	Hybrid In-Person / Distance Learning	Distance Learning for All Students

Plan A: In-Person Learning
Students are in school buildings 5 days a week with safety precautions.

• K-5 students will be assigned to one teacher and stay in one cohort of students all day.

• 6-8 students will be in one cohort for all core classes, teachers will move so that students remain in one classroom for their core classes.

• 6-8 students will transition to different classrooms for their Encore related arts classes; social distancing will be maintained even in larger groups such as band, orchestra and choir.

Plan B: Hybrid Learning
K-12 on campus for 2 full days of in-person instruction with 3 days of asynchronous distance learning

• Students will be divided into 2 teams: Team 1 and Team 2.

• All students within the same family will be on the same team.

• Wednesdays will be distance learning for all while buildings are deep cleaned.

Plan B: Hybrid Plan Week at a Glance

Monday / Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday / Friday
	
• Team 1 reports to school for in-person instruction with their teachers.
• Team 2 participates in online, asynchronous learning.
	Distance learning for all students.
All buildings and classrooms deep cleaned.
	• Team 2 reports to school for in-person instruction with their teachers.
• Team 1 participates in online, asynchronous learning.

Plan C: Distance Learning All students participate in 100% distance learning.

• Same teachers will deliver distance instruction to students as they do in Plan A and Plan B.

• Distance learning will be different than it was in the Spring with more accountability and increased rigor and expectations, see “Components of Distance Learning” on the right for details.

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	Brave Virtual Academy
	
Online instructional experience for students who cannot or choose to not attend within a school setting.

• K-5 students will be in an online class and will be taught by their own Indian Hill teacher using Indian Hill curriculum.
• 6-8 students will be in online classes by subject and will be taught by Indian Hill teachers using Indian Hill curriculum.
• 9-12 students will work directly with a counselor to determine an individual plan that may include instruction taught by Indian Hill teachers and/or online courses
through a state-of-the-art e-learning platform provided through Indian Hill. Students will have an Indian Hill teacher that oversees their complete learning experience.
• Standards-based grades in K-2; letter grades in grades 3-12
• All grade levels will have an emphasis on whole class, small group live interactions and asynchronous activities.
• Requires commitment by quarter.
	
Components of Online Learning: Brave Virtual Academy and Distance Learning

Direct Instruction
• mandated live session of direct instruction with student interaction
Interaction and Formative Assessment
• mandated live session for content interaction • teacher-student and student-student
• opportunity for follow up for re-teaching or extension
Deepening Learning
• exploration, explanation and elaboration of content
• personalized learning: time, space, path, place • teacher serves as facilitator in whole group,
small group, or 1:1 sessons
Evaluation and Culminating Activity
• demonstration of knowledge: summative assessment and collaborative discussion/presentation
• opportunity for reflection
	
Enroll in Brave Virtual Academy at: https://indianhill-oh.finalforms.com/

COVID-19 Screening Flowchart Shelley Hoyer BSN RN NCSN LSN • Indian Hill School District

This flowchart will be used by health staff and families to provide guidance regarding students who may present to the clinic with COVID-19-like symptoms.
This does not replace nursing judgement based on identified findings.

Indian Hill Schools     Last Updated August 17, 2020

Student Comes to Class or Clinic with Concerning Symptoms:

Teacher will: 

1. Be sure student has mask on properly

2. Have student step into hallway with belongings 3. Call clinic for health escort
4. Sanitize hands and ensure that other students do as well

5. Record close contact information for contact tracing if necessary

(those within 6 feet for > 15 minutes), have seating chart readily available

Nurse or Clinic Aide will: 

1. Walk to classroom wearing PPE
2. Escort student to clinic while maintaining social distancing 3. Take history and assess student

Pediatric patients with COVID-19 may experience the following signs or symptoms over the course of the disease:

• Fever • Cough
• Nasal congestion or rhinorrhea
• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath • Diarrhea
• Nausea or vomiting

When did symptoms start?

Did you take any fever-reducing medicine at home in the last 3 days?

Recent Travel?

Recent exposure to someone ill?

Anyone close contact test COVID positive?

CATEGORY 1 SYMPTOMS

coughing, rapid breathing or dificulty breathing (without recent physical activity)

CATEGORY 2	Temp > 100.4 SYMPTOMS

fever, chills, body aches, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste/smell

• Fatigue

• Headache • Myalgia
• Poor appetite

• Loss of taste and smell

Call EMS if:

• Trouble breathing

Allow student to rest for
10 minutes.	NO If no clinic

space available -return to class -

Are Verbal, Visual
or Physical concerns out of range?

*IF YES*

ISOLATE 

YES	 Call Parent & notify siblings’
principals

• Persistent pain or pressure in chest
• New confusion

• Inability to wake or stay awake
• Bluish lips or face

• Obvious distress

IMPROVING? NO

YES

Parent to pick up immediately. Student escorted to vehicle. Nurse will advise parent to call primary healthcare provider for next steps and notify Principal.

Quarantine/Return to School Protocol for Symptomatic Individuals

(Hamilton County Public Health)

Nurse reports suspected case to
Hamilton County

Return to Class

Per Hamilton County Public Health: Your child may return to school when the following are true: *At least 10 days have passed since symptom onset
AND

*The individual has been fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication AND
*Their other symptoms have improved OR

*It is determined by HCPH that the student is not a probable/confirmed case of COVID-19 and the student fits our district policy for return to school following our existing school illness management policies.

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Public Health

Contact Tracing will be managed by Hamilton County Public Health

Families follow quarantine, isolation
and return protocols