OPENING PLAN
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A MESSAGE FROM SAM HOUSER
Dear Friends, In these pages, you will find evidence of our school at its adaptive, creative, and resilient best, and that the safety and flourishing of our students remains top of mind. While our plans are of course subject to change, we can be sure that George School will operate differently in the fall. I can also assure you that, no matter what, we will maintain our world-class academic experience and the important connections made between people across our diverse community. The priorities determining the model for George School’s upcoming year are health and wellness, excellent teaching and learning, community, and equity. To deliver the best possible program in the safest and most equitable way, and to ensure that our students continue to learn from one another’s diverse experiences, we have devised a flexible and inclusive plan. Key points of the plan include: • S tudents will be welcomed back to campus (boarding and day). • Classes in the academic block are taught online in the morning. Students on campus have opportunities for in-person academic instruction in the afternoon. • Any family may opt for the George School distance learning option. • Masks and physical distancing will be part of our school culture. We have built in flexibility, knowing it is time to befriend the unknown and to adopt an attitude of resilience. This is easier said than done, I know, but I have seen plenty of evidence already that we have and will continue to rise to the challenge. I thank you in advance for reading through this plan. While many details about academics, athletics, campus life, and residential life are provided within, please know that many more will follow in the coming days and weeks. I look forward to continuing this journey together, and to seeing the many ways our community will continue to demonstrate that George School is where you are. In Friendship,
Sam Houser, Head of School
