Face Coverings

Face coverings are an important layer of safety used throughout the day by students and faculty. The approach used on campus is consistent with local health department recommendations and directives regarding the use of face coverings outside the home.

An important consideration for the use of face coverings is to balance the need

for effective teaching with student and faculty safety. Our policy around face coverings is subject to change based on health conditions at the time.

All students and employees will wear face coverings in the building.

ɒ ECP students will wear either a hat with a face shield, a gaiter or a cloth face mask. ɒ K-2 students will wear either a cloth face mask or gaiter. ɒ Students in grade 3-8 will wear a cloth face mask. ɒ All students are required to come to school with a face covering each day as well as maintain a supply of at least two additional personal face coverings at school, similar to having a change of clothes. ɒ Regular mask breaks will be given to all students and faculty throughout the day.

Students in grades ECP-2 will not be required to wear masks when outside. Students in grades 3-8 will not be required to wear masks outside if their activity is conducive to social distancing. Should students in grades 3-8 want to have closer contact and conversations with peers while outside they will be asked to wear their mask.

Teachers will work with students to develop this life skill, which is supportive of being a responsible global citizen. Consideration will be given to chronological age and developmental level as students manage this expectation throughout the school day. We accept that wearing masks will be a challenge for our younger learners, therefore, we will work with them as needed to help them adjust.