Chandler Re-Opening Handbook (LAST UPDATED 1-29-2021)

2020 -2021 CHANDLER SCHOOL

Re- Opening Handbook

Letter from Head of School Seventy years ago, when Tom and Katie Chandler established the school, pandemic planning was not on their ‘to-do’ list. Continuing uncertainty about what the future holds seems all that we can be certain of as the virus shows few signs of abating. The core values of academic excellence and good character development that were at the forefront of Tom and Katie’s thinking in 1950 remain essential to Chandler today. We are optimistic about the future and hopeful that Chandler will be open for in-person learning once Pasadena’s Health Department determines that virus transmission has been reduced. Chandler’s administrative team has worked throughout the summer on detailed plans for the 2020-2021 school year. Please take the time to read through this document, and please call or email if you have questions about anything that you read here. We can be certain that while it may not happen soon, the pandemic will end, the virus will be held in check, and we will be reunited on the Chandler campus.

In preparing for the new school year, Chandler’s Board of Trustees and Administration have been guided by core principles: 1. Work within the framework of state and local school re-opening restrictions.

1. Re-Opening Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. Lower School Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2. Implement the highest, practical standards of health and safety for employees and students when Chandler is able to re-open.

3. Middle School Instruction . . . . . . . . . . 3

3. Prioritize employee well-being by providing support for mental health and minimizing health risks as school.

4. Distance Learning Enhancements . . . . . 4

4. Fulfill Chandler’s mission and the value propositions embedded in it.

5. New Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

5. Endeavor to meet the needs of each family by designing realistic in-person and distance learning options for students recognizing that Chandler cannot be all things to all people.

6. Back on Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 7. Operational Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

6. Sustain an optimistic, realistic tone for Chandler community stakeholders.

8. Carline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

7. Welcome new families and strengthen community connections with creative programming.

9. Monitoring Illness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

When Pasadena’s Health Department lifts its closure requirement, Chandler’s plan for re-opening follows guidelines for schools issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pasadena’s Health Department, the California Department of Public Health, the Los Angeles Department of Public Health, and two Chandler task forces of physicians, parents and trustees. Chandler’s goal is to create a safe learning environment with minimal risk for all faculty and students.

We are counting on you to do your part to support our efforts executing the guidelines laid out in this document.

John Finch, Head of School

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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10. Student Health and Privacy . . . . . . . . 10 11. Taking Care of Our Community . . . . . . 11 12. Protocol Modifications Under Waiver . . 12 13. Your Support Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1. Re-Opening Overview Chandler’s mission continues to guide the school during these challenging times. When the campus closed in March 2020, administrators and teachers designed and implemented a distance learning program, keeping academics as a focus but with an emphasis on students’ social-emotional well-being and consideration of families’ home situations.

During the summer, Chandler’s administrative team and faculty have been working on an improved distance learning program and an in-person program that allows for flexibility during this uncertain time.

THE FOUR STANDARDS OF HEALTH Guiding our decisions are the lessons offered by hospitals that have avoided becoming spreaders by adhering to the four standards of health and safety to curb the coronavirus - screening, hygiene, physical distance, and mask-wearing.

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Screening

Hygiene

Daily self-screening for anyone coming on to campus will be instrumental in contact tracing and mandating quarantine or isolation for the safety and health of all our community.

We know the importance of washing our hands, but frequency makes a difference.

Research has found that washing hands or sanitizing frequently can reduce infections by more than 45%.

See page 12 for additional protocols under waiver.

Physical Distance

MaskWearing

Because COVID-19 is spread by aerosol transmission, physical distancing is vital and the six-foot rule is key.

Our plan is to space everyone apart in the classrooms and in work areas.

Masks combined with distancing are important to at least partially block the spread of respiratory droplets from a person with an active but unrecognized infection.

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2. Lower School Instruction WHAT’S NEW FOR IN-PERSON?

WHAT’S NEW WITH DISTANCE LEARNING?

Smaller Cohorts - For Lower School, there will be three cohorts per grade

Schedule - The distance learning schedule will look similar to the schedule

level for Kindergarten through 5th Grade, with each cohort consisting of no more than 16 students. In Kindergarten through 4th Grade, the same adults will stay with each cohort throughout the day. 5th Grade may be structured slightly differently with three faculty members rotating throughout the day to cover different subject matters. The cohorts are designed to minimize interaction between students throughout the day.

Use of Space - Grade-level classrooms have been reconfigured to maximize space and promote safety. Specialist classrooms, libraries and the Innovation Building have been converted to classroom spaces to make space for all 18 LS cohorts on campus.

Instructional Changes - To limit contact between cohorts, music, art, science and Spanish will be taught by specialist faculty outside the classroom and virtually broadcast to the students in their classroom. While we will have limited access to the Lower School Library, we will provide access to online digital resources. New specialist classes, which will also be virtually broadcast, include Digital Citizenship and Social & Emotional Wellness.

Physical education classes will be conducted daily outside of the classroom.

for in-person instruction. The school day will be from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for Kindergarten through 2nd Grade and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for 3rd through 5th Grade. (Once in-person instruction begins, 3rd to 5th Grade start time will be 8:15 a.m. to be able to stagger arrivals.) Balancing screen time with classwork and play, programming will not run for six hours straight.

Break times for snack, lunch and physical activity will also be consistent to encourage routine.

Improvements - We will adhere to predictable schedules, maintain small

cohort sizes in virtual meetings and offer more live instruction throughout the school day to best meet the needs of our students and their families.

The School will provide laptops for students in grades 3-5 equipped with software that will be used in distance learning.

Flexibility - Consistent scheduling will make it easier if the School needs

to transition throughout the year from in-person to distance learning or back again. We will communicate as early as possible about any adjustments that need to be made.

Enhanced Cleaning - New protocols for cleaning and disinfecting go above and beyond standard cleaning measures. Teachers will be responsible for intermittent cleaning of high-touch surfaces in their classrooms during the day and they will limit or eliminate the use of shared supplies.

TRANSITIONS BETWEEN EDUCATIONAL MODELS The evolving nature of the pandemic requires flexibility between educational models. The School is prepared with consistent scheduling that will make the transition seamless if the School needs to shift from in-person to distance learning or back again. The School will monitor guidelines from the California Public Health and the Pasadena Public Health Departments regularly and will move between models as instructed by public officials. We will provide as much notice as possible to families however, we will be restricted to health and safety requirements.

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3. Middle School Instruction WHAT’S NEW IN MIDDLE SCHOOL?

LOCKERS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

Cohorts in Middle School will consist of 11 to 15 students. Faculty will

This year lockers will be unavailable for use by any student. All students will be required to keep their personal belongings with them throughout the day including their lunch.

rotate from classroom to classroom and utilize the audio-visual podium as a teaching station. Although teachers will rotate between classrooms, the cohorts are designed to minimize the comingling of students and provide greater ease in potential contact tracing. These cohorts will remain together for P.E. and electives, too.

Schedules - Given that the school year will start off in a distance learning

HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSION PROCESS

Use of Space - To maximize space and safety, spaces in the Middle

We will still offer high school admissions counseling to our eighth-grade students and their families as we prepare for a process that may likely be held virtually this year. We are in communications with Pasadena-area high schools to get updates about the application process this year and we will provide resources to our families.

model, we will use Zoom for direct instruction and check-ins with students.

We will retain advisory, electives like art and music, and student activities.

Lastly, we will set aside time for independent work and meetings with teachers.

When we return to in-person instruction our schedule will pivot to provide more time in the classroom. In both models, the school day will begin at 8:30 a.m. and finish at 3:30 p.m.

School are being reconfigured and reimagined and will include using the Ahmanson, music room, and Middle School library as classroom space.

Science labs will continue to be held in the science classrooms.

Physical Education & Sports - students will remain in cohorts during

physical education and the utilization of outdoor space will be prioritized, weather permitting. In addition, a health curriculum will be provided to all students. There will be units on each of the following topics: nutrition, social & emotional wellness and mindfulness. While team sports have been cancelled for this year, we will find ways to promote physical activity through our programming.

Well-Being and Balance - As we focus on the whole child approach, we

will balance mandatory core academic classes with a year-round curriculum in art and music, as well as study skills and social & emotional wellness for all students. While public health protocols have suspended choral or singing programs, performing arts are being reimagined to include filmmaking and dramatic works.

Chandler School Educational Models Definitions [In-Person Learning] will take

place when the city and state officials permit schools to re-open on campus. There are many benefits of an in-person program, despite the health risks of the pandemic. With the support of our community and strict health and safety guidelines, we have put together a plan with detail about how to operate, putting strict guidelines into practical plans.

[Distance Learning] will take

place throughout the school year when public health officials deem it unsafe to gather on campus.

[Blended Learning] will take place

when some students participate in the distance learning model while other students participate in the in-person program. This will occur when students or cohorts are absent due to illness, symptoms, exposure, quarantine and/ or isolation. This may also occur when students or their family members have underlying health conditions and choose distance learning to minimize risk of exposure.

Technology - With our 1:1 laptop program in place, teachers will provide

lessons through the website, Zoom and Google Classroom throughout the year. The continued use of this technology will focus on clarity of assignments and consistency.

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4. Distance Learning Enhancements LOWER SCHOOL We recognize that beginning our school year with distance learning requires a more robust model than we were able to offer this past spring. With that in mind, we have made several changes to improve our plans for distance learning at the Lower School this fall.

We will continue to focus on providing our students:

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Smaller class sizes with cohort configuration

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Live and interactive instruction that follows the predictable rhythms of the regular school day

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Schedules that allow access to specialist classes, including daily physical education, digital citizenship and social-emotional learning classes

More opportunities for small group interactions with teachers Strong connections to their peers and teachers by leveraging the Zoom platform

Our entire team is focused on student engagement and delivering upon our mission to ensure students have access to high-quality educational programming in a balanced and nurturing environment.

-Emily Brown

MIDDLE SCHOOL We utilized the feedback from students and parents about the distance learning program to make modifications to the 2020-2021 program. Currently, our faculty is engaging in professional development to help enhance the virtual experience and I am confident that all of this work will produce a hallmark program in distance learning.

- Jill Bergeron

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This fall we will build off the successes that we had with the distance learning program last year and make changes to improve upon our areas of growth. Chandler’s greatest asset is its teachers and the relationships they have with our students. When school starts, we plan to:

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Accommodate smaller cohorts of students that remain together throughout the day

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Add longer blocks for art and music Provide a later start time Keep to a static schedule instead of a rotating schedule to reduce confusion about class times

See page 12 for additional protocols under waiver.

Tips for Distance Learning While keeping true to our mission of providing an academically challenging curriculum during distance-learning, we understand the impact it may have on family life at home.

The guidelines below are intended to help families think about how they might help their children with distance learning and maintain a sense of well-being for the whole family.

; Establish routines and expectations ; Define the physical space for your child’s study time ; Monitor communication from your children’s teachers ; Begin and end each day with a check-in with your child ; Encourage physical activity and exercise ; Remain mindful of your child’s stress or concerns ; Monitor how much time your child is spending online

Technology Upgrades on Campus To support our faculty’s distance learning instruction, we have upgraded our technology - both software and hardware in the classrooms. New Swivl devices track teachers with cameras to allow at-home learners to experience live instruction and the classroom space.

Professional Development Teachers have enrolled in a number of courses this summer from workshops offered by the California Teacher Development Collaborative (CATDC) to those supported by the Global Online Academy. Likewise, we are in the process of coordinating on-campus meetings to share best practices among teachers. In the end, we expect to provide our students with an enhanced program based on our shared knowledge.

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5. New Protocols Adherence to New Protocols

Temperature Screening on Campus

Health and safety protocols have been established to promote a safe environment and minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19. We expect 100% adherence to all safety protocols including self-screenings, mask-wearing, handwashing and appropriate physical distance. It is everyone’s responsibility to uphold the safety guidelines and the school will enforce the protocols to promote the health and safety of our community.

A physical temperature screening will also be required for all children coming to campus. In the morning before going to class, students will stop at kiosks to take their temperature. No-touch, thermal scanners with facial recognition will be used for a quick and contactless process. If children are febrile with a temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, they will be retested for accuracy. If they still have a high temperature, they will not be allowed to go to class and a guardian will be asked to pick them up immediately. Children will be escorted to wait with an adult at Johnson Courtyard or the MS upper parking lot structure with an adult until a guardian picks them up.

Self-Screening Daily All families will be required to self-screen daily before coming to school. Parents will need to take their child(rens) temperature and a 15-second web-based online survey answering questions about their symptoms and any known exposure to COVID-19. Online screening makes the COVID risk visible and manageable for the School, while keeping your health data protected. For more information about your student’s privacy, please see Student Health Privacy on page 10.

Symptoms surveyed in the screening include, but are not limited to:

A fever of 100°F or higher

Mask Wearing combined with distancing are important to at least partially

block the spread of respiratory droplets from a person with an active but unrecognized infection. As wearing a mask will now be part of your child’s uniform, please see Uniforms on page 6 for more information.

Hygiene and Handwashing Frequency makes a difference and our school will be scheduling regular times for handwashing and sanitizing throughout the day for all students. Additional handwashing and hand sanitizing stations have been installed around campus.

Physical Distance Congestion/running nose – not related to seasonal allergies A cough

Because COVID-19 is spread by aerosol transmission, physical distancing is vital and the six-foot rule is key. Students should limit their time walking around campus and movement to other areas should be approved or facilitated by the faculty.

New loss of taste or smell A sore throat

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Enhanced Cleaning and Disinfecting will take place daily, focusing on

high-touch surfaces. Bathrooms will be cleaned multiple times a day. Foggers will be used daily after classes are dismissed. We have upgraded air filters to MERV 13 that catch 90% of airborne particles, like viruses and bacteria.

Travel Policies Chills, unusual fatigue, muscle or body aches

Students and families who have traveled must stay home and quarantine for a 10-day period before returning to campus. Please see the Los Angeles County, State of California and the CDC’s International Travel Policy for more information.

The School will follow all local guidance and policies regarding travel.

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea LAST REVISED 01/29/2021

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6. Back on Campus FLOW OF TRAFFIC AND LIMITED SPACE

AFTERSCHOOL

All rooms and areas on campus will be limited capacity to allow for physical distancing protocols. Paths of travel may be marked on campus, and we ask students to follow these paths for flow of traffic. Outdoor areas like eating areas will be marked to encourage safe distancing from fellow students.

The Afterschool Program will be reimagined this year to structure care around cohorts, to minimize contact and will prioritize families with guardians working essential jobs. The program will be available to the Chandler community once in-person instruction starts and will offer flexible enrollment options for families.

Fees will only apply when school is in session and will be adjusted if the school is mandated to close for a period of time due to the pandemic.

UNIFORMS Chandler students are required to wear clothing conforming to the uniform code of dress, which can be found in the 2020-2021 Parent Student Handbook. In addition to standard uniform guidelines, this year, all students K-8 will be allowed to wear their P.E. uniform throughout the day.

Acceptable P.E. Uniform Attire: The approved P.E. uniform is a Chandler

logo T-shirt and green Chandler logo shorts. Navy leggings are also acceptable.

Chandler t-shirts, such as Sports-A-Thon, “Class of”, school activity shirts, debate, Pi day, etc. are approved. T-shirts must be Chandler-branded.

Masks: Masks must be worn at school at all times. While there are no restrictions

on the design and color of the mask, they should be school appropriate. Minimally, they should have a double layer cloth fabric, and fit snugly on the student’s face covering their mouth and nose. Students are encouraged to have a second mask in their backpack. The school will also provide a disposable mask in case a student needs a replacement mask. Masks must be taken home and washed every day.

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There will be an assigned staff member for each small group that will provide a variety of indoor and outdoor activities and homework assistance each day.

Instrumental Music Classes will continue to be offered online beginning in September. There will be no on-campus vendor-hosted classes this school year, e.g., Mandarin, Chess Club, Fencing and Radical Cooks. Some vendors will be invited to teach remotely.

Afterschool Program Hours:

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Kindergarten to 2nd Grade

2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

3rd to 5th Grade

3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

6th to 8th Grade

3:30 - 6:00 p.m.

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7. Operational Changes SCHOOL HOURS

LIBRARY

A staggered schedule has been implemented to help control the flow of student traffic when entering and exiting the campus. This new schedule will be followed during in-person instruction.

Students will no longer be able to use the libraries during the day.

While we encourage the use of library resources for independent study, research and leisure reading, this year we will provide digital resources, which may include Overdrive - an app for electronic books and audiobooks.

K-2 - 8:00 - 2:00 p.m.

3-5 - 8:15 - 3:00 p.m.* 6-8 - 8:30 - 3:30 p.m. *Distance learning schedule for grades 3-5 will be 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Morning Care will not be available this year because of our intention to restrict cohort exposure and limited facility space.

PARENT VISITORS For the health and safety of our community, parents will not be allowed on campus without advanced approval and arrangements.

We encourage meeting with Chandler faculty and staff virtually. If necessary, parents may visit campus with an appointment and must adhere to all health protocols, including face masks and distancing and screening at the front office.

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FIELD TRIPS For the 2020-2021 school year, all field trips are cancelled until further notice. This includes all outdoor education trips from 4th to 8th Grade.

LUNCH & SNACK California Fresh has modified their lunch service and all meals will be boxed individually. There will no longer be a hot food entree option. CFA Hot Lunch has been cancelled this year and California Fresh will provide lunch service from Monday to Friday. Snacks and milk will no longer be provided during morning recess. Parents should plan to send students with a snack. Water fountains will also be limited, but children should bring their water bottle and may have it filled throughout the day by select support staff. Parents will not be allowed to deliver lunches or snacks to students at any time on campus.

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8. Carline NEW PROCESS FOR CARLINE Since all families will be required to self-screen before dropping off their children in the morning, the new carline process will include a team of greeters to make sure that your child is eligible to be on campus. You are encouraged to add a shortcut to your home screen on your mobile device, in case you forget to screen.

You may have to show proof of self-screening before being allowed to drop-off your child.

Children are asked to remain in their cars until staff instructs them to exit the vehicle. Both drop-off areas will have designated areas for holding and another for unloading. There will be extra staff members to guide your child(ren) through the new process. Once out of the vehicle, children will be required to take their temperature through the thermal scanners before going to their classroom. Please refer to Temperature Screening on Campus on page 5.

Parents must arrive in the carpool lines during their designated drop-off or pick-up time only. In order to limit crowding at the entrances and exits and to control the flow of traffic, cars will be asked to move out of line until your designated time.

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Armada Drive

DROP-OFF

7:45 - 8:00 K to 2nd Grade 8:00 - 8:15 3rd Grade 8:15 - 8:30 6th Grade

Armada Drive

PICK-UP

2:00 - 2:15 K to 2nd Grade 3:00 - 3:15 3rd Grade 3:30 - 3:45 6th Grade

Seco Street

8:00 - 8:15 4th & 5th Grade 8:15 - 8:30 7th & 8th Grade

Seco Street 3:00 - 3:15 4th & 5th Grade 3:30 - 3:45 7th & 8th Grade

Siblings should be dropped off with the youngest student and go directly to their classroom. For pick-up, please use the same exit that you entered through with your sibling.

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9. Monitoring Illness STUDENT 1

Exhibits COVID-19 symptoms* and/or answers ‘yes’ to a health screening

Comes in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19

2 Confirmed positive COVID-19 case infection

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Tests negative after symptoms

ACTION • • • • • • •

ACTION FROM SCHOOL & COMMUNICATION

Send home Consult with primary care physician Isolate for 10 days from symptom onset Recommend testing** ›› If positive, see #3

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School/classroom remain open

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School/classroom remain open

No communication needed Return to School Certification

›› If negative, see #4

Send home Consult with primary care physician Quarantine for 10 days from last exposure and continue monitoring for symptoms from day 11 to day 14.

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Recommend testing on days 5-7 from exposure (but will not shorten 10-day quarantine)

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Isolate for 10 days from symptom onset or test date

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School will identify close contacts, quarantine & exclude exposed contacts (likely entire cohort) for 10 days after the last date the case was present at School while infectious

May return to school after being fever free for 24 hours and improved symptoms for 72 hours.

Consider School community notification of a known contact

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Return to School Certification

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School remains open

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School community notification of a known case

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Return to School Certification

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School/classroom remain open

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Notify the Pasadena Public Health Department per COVID-19 Exposure Management Plan Disinfection and cleaning of classroom and primary spaces where case spent significant time

DEFINITIONS: Close contact is defined as a person who is <six feet from a case for >15 minutes. In some school situations, it may be difficult to determine whether individuals have met this criterion and an entire cohort, classroom, or other group may need to be considered exposed, particularly if people have spent time together indoors.

Quarantine separates and restricts the movement of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick. These people may have been exposed to a disease and do not know it, or they may have the disease but do not show symptoms.

Isolation separates sick people with a contagious disease from people who are not sick.

Consider School community notification if prior awareness of testing Return to School Certification

*Students with chronic symptoms that are on the COVID-19 symptoms list may return to school with a physician’s note. **Testing is highly recommended. If tests are not available, follow CDC recommendations for quarantine/isolation (no less than 10 days) and return to school three days after all symptoms have resolved.

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10. Student Health and Privacy ACCOMMODATIONS FOR AT-RISK FAMILIES Distance learning will be available for families with children who have underlying medical conditions or whose family members are at-risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Please contact your student’s teacher and division director for more information.

STUDENT HEALTH PRIVACY In order to protect the health and safety of our students and pursuant to guidance and recommendations from public health entities, the School is implementing policies to take students’ temperatures and screen for symptoms associated with COVID-19 daily. These new protocols will authorize the School to collect certain medical information related to students.

It is our intention to safeguard all confidential medical information in a manner compliant with the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Families Educational Rights and Privacy Act with respect to all confidential medical information that the School acquires through the temperature screening and self-screening tool.

POLICY AND PROTOCOLS FOR PHYSICAL DISTANCING AND INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY AT SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS As all students are required to adhere to all health and safety protocols described throughout this document, faculty and staff are required to enforce those protocols. Students should limit their time outside their classroom or cohort. Visits to offices or other areas on campus will be restricted, unless instructed by a faculty or staff member. If physical distancing cannot be adhered to, activities may be canceled and/or parents may be called.

CARE ROOM The Lower and Middle School Offices will serve as the triage for sick students. Students with illness and/or injuries that are not on the COVID-19 list of symptoms will be treated at their respective school office. Any child exhibiting one or more symptoms associated with COVID-19 will be sent directly to the Care Room. The Care Room, formerly the Spanish Department Office, is located in the enclosed section of the Lower School Office. Students will remain isolated until they are released to a parent or guardian. They will not be allowed to return to the classroom.

CONTACT TRACING We believe testing and contact tracing are important measures of curbing the virus and re-opening our school safely. Our physical distancing measures, screening protocols, and smaller cohorts will help us perform timely contact tracing. Keeping health privacy in mind, communication about possible exposure, cohort closure and transition to distance learning will not be delayed.

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See page 12 for additional protocols under waiver.

FLU SHOT RECOMMENDATION Because the flu and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, the CDC recommends getting vaccinated this 2020-2021 season. While it’s not possible to say with certainty what will happen in the fall and winter, CDC believes it’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both be spreading. In this context, getting a flu vaccine will be more important than ever. Please consult with your family’s pediatrician for more information.

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11. Taking Care of Our Community STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL WELLNESS SESSIONS

Chandler is recognized by the strength of its community. The commitment to our students, our relationships with one another and the partnership between families and the school will help see us through this pandemic. While so much remains uncertain, we can rely on the strength of our community for stability. The school year will look different, but we will continue to create opportunities that will help cultivate community relationships and connection to each other.

Chandler’s Social & Emotional Wellness Coordinator Adrienne Hollingsworth will be hosting several Social & Emotional Wellness Sessions throughout the course of the year. This additional support to students and families provides a much-needed resource to our community.

CLASSROOM REPRESENTATIVES Classroom Reps will continue to lead and support classroom activities this year.

Although they may be limited, the goal, as always, is to support our teachers and create fun, engaging activities for students and their families. Classroom Reps also serve as a liaison for communications about CFA and school updates.

CHANDLER FAMILY ASSOCIATES AND PARENT INVOLVEMENT As we continue to be flexible during the ever-evolving situation, unfortunately, we must change some of our ‘normal’ operations for the upcoming year. The health and safety of our community is our highest priority and has guided our decisions.

Although traditions may look different, it remains the CFA’s goal to continue engaging our families and strengthening our community in new and creative ways. We may not always be able to connect in person - but we will always be together. Most in-person events will be cancelled this year, and we have been called upon to think creatively to maintain these traditions by hosting several of our events and activities on a virtual platform.

CALENDAR To provide up-to-date event information and easy access to links for virtual events, the school will be utilizing the web calendar on the Resource Page. A printed Chandler calendar will still be mailed to each family but will have limited information. Log in to Chandler’s website and view up-to-date information. Links to Zoom meetings and webinars will also be available on the online calendar.

COMMUNICATIONS The School is committed to providing consistent and transparent communication with our parents during this evolving pandemic with:

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Weekly updates in the Cloverleaf Text messaging Head of School Q&A Sessions Parent Forums Additional email communication as needed

Community Events Moving Online

• Virtual Book Fair Week - October 26-30 • Parent Ed Series • CFA Community Service Events • Grade Level Parent Parties • Party Book • and more!

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12. Protocol Modifications Under Waiver COHORT SIZES

DAY CAMPS, CHILD CARE OR DAYCARE

For in-person instruction under a waiver, students will be organized and proceed through the day within cohorts, defined as a stable group of no more than 12 children and no more than two supervising adults. The cohorts will stay together for all activities (e.g., recess, lunch, etc.), and avoid contact with people outside of their stable group.

If your child is currently enrolled in daycare, child care services, or is part of a learning pod, your child will need to quarantine for 10 days before joining their stable cohort and cannot be simultaneously enrolled in both programs. We understand that this may be an inconvenience for parents who are working, but we are required to limit exposure to our students and faculty. We are committed to our families choosing to join us in-person and hope you can commit to Chandler exclusively under these current circumstances.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING Under a waiver, we are required to report the exact number of students in each cohort on campus. While our intention is to have flexibility between educational models - in-person and distance learning programs - under a waiver, families will not be able to move freely between models. If a student is enrolled in the in-person program and required to remain home for any reason, they may move into the distance-learning program during their absence. Students enrolled in distance learning will not have the ability to move into the in-person program until the Pasadena Public Health Department allows more students per cohort or requirements change.

SCHEDULE The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and the City of Pasadena Public Health Department is adopting a staged approach, supported by science and public health expertise, to enable schools to re-open safely. In addition, to meet the provisions under the waiver, we may modify our in-person program schedule. We will reevaluate school hours based on public health guidance and will communicate that with families.

Kindergarten: 8 - 11 a.m.

First Grade: 8:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Second Grade: 8 - 11 a.m.

AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM Because of our limitations and restrictions under the waiver, we are currently not offering an afterschool program. Once our in-person program is expanded, we will communicate options for our families.

LAST REVISED 01/29/2021

SURVEILLANCE TESTING As mandated by the City of Pasadena, all employees are required to test, whether they are working on campus or working remotely. All Chandler employees have participated in surveillance (also known as universal or asymptomatic) testing monthly since November and will continue to do so. Starting this week, under the recommendation of the local health department and our Medical Advisory Committee, we will increase the frequency of surveillance testing for all employees who will be on campus. Testing will allow for early identification of cases and exclusion from school to prevent transmission.

The Chandler Medical Advisory Committee has reviewed the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans to mitigate the risk of infection with COVID-19 as we prepare for the return of K-2 in-person education. Universal screening protocols, use of masks, physical distancing and hygiene measures will continue to be implemented. The Center for Disease Control as well as the local health authorities do not mandate surveillance testing for school students. The Committee evaluated available evidence related to the feasibility of surveillance testing, the accuracy of results, and enforceability, as applicable to young children. Based on current scientific data, the Committee continues to not recommend mandatory testing of K-2 students. Additionally, it is strongly encouraged that families adhere to distancing and isolation guidelines. The Committee will continue to follow the science related to the pandemic and update recommendations as appropriate.

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13. Your Support Team

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Agility and transparency is of the utmost importance and we want to encourage you to contact our team with any questions you may have about our Re-Opening Plan. Chandler is here not only to create a plan for a safe return, but provide any additional support you may need.

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Joan Bravo, Director of Advancement 626-795-9990 jbravo@chandlerschool.org Maureen Short COVID-19 School Compliance Officer (626) 795-9314 ext 179 mshort@chandlerschool.org

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Emily Brown, Lower School Director (626) 795-9314 ext 218 ebrown@chandlerschool.org

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John Finch, Head of School (626) 795-9314 ext 114 jfinch@chandlerschool.org

Jill Bergeron, Middle School Director (626) 795-9315 ext 155 jbergeron@chandlerschool.org

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COVID-19 SCHOOL COMPLIANCE TASK FORCE This task force is trained and certified through John Hopkins University for COVID-19 Contact Tracing.

• John Finch, Head of School • Maureen Short, COVID-19 School Compliance Officer • Carmen Villanueva, Director of Communications

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• Natalie Morales, Director of Finance

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• Katherine Anastasia, Director of Human Resources • Whittney Rooks, Middle School Administrative Assistant • Lynne Westphal, Lower School Administrative Assistant

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See page 12 for additional protocols under waiver.

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• Sandy Hume, Assistant to the Head of School

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