Beyond the Classroom
More Connected Than Ever
We’ve replaced in-person instruction with online teaching, sports practice with at-home workouts, and extracurricular clubs with Zoom meetings. But despite the physical separation, the Tatnall community is more connected than ever.
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Distance Learning and COVID-19 Tatnall has joined the ranks of schools around the globe that have embraced distance learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. And while distance learning is different than our typical learning experience, our Promise remains the same: to provide a balanced foundation with exceptional academics, outstanding athletics, unparalleled arts, and authentic relationships. To deliver on that Promise, faculty and staff have worked hard to keep things as normal as possible. The distance learning curriculum allows students to continue their academic, athletic, and artistic pursuits. More importantly, it prioritizes relationships and the well-being of students and families. In a video message, former Head of School Dr. Burns acknowledged the new normal, saying, “It’s going to be a different kind of education, but it’s going to be good. We’re going to do this as a community because that’s what Tatnall is all about.”
Preparing for Distance Learning When our students left for spring break on March 13, one question was on everyone’s mind: “When will we be returning to campus?” As the COVID-19 situation continued to evolve, the school made the decision to close through May 15—and, eventually, for the remainder of the school year. But our forward-thinking teachers already had a plan in place, complete with lesson plans, digital assignments, and tech sessions.
