Education
Private School Reopening Plans DURING COVID-19 By Amanda M. Socci
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he state of Virginia began its Phase 3 of reopening on July 1, 2020. Since then, both public and private schools have grappled with the issue of starting the school year with in-person instruction in the fall. While many of the local public school districts have chosen to adopt a strict virtual learning model for the first quarter with plans to return to school at half capacity in November, many private schools are confident they can return to somewhat of a normal in-person instructional model when school begins. Assuming the state of Virginia remains in Phase 3 without reverting back to previous phases due to worsening health conditions, many private schools are prepared to offer in-person, live instruction on school campuses in addition to virtual and hybrid learning models as needs change. The following is a sampling of select private schools and their plans to offer instruction for the upcoming school year, with all information current as of July 30, 2020. Parents are encouraged to visit school websites and call the main offices for more up-to-date information as the start of the school year approaches.
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Burgundy Farm Country Day School 3700 Burgundy Rd, Alexandria, VA 22303 (703) 842-0469 www. burgundyfarm.org PK- 8th grades According to the school’s website, “Burgundy’s Reopening Task Force is actively planning and preparing for the first day of school on Tuesday, September 8.” As long as county and state health conditions allow the school to reopen, BFCDS plans to provide a 5-day in-school learning environment to its students. BFCDS plans to offer its full on-campus program to the maximum extent possible while enforcing standards to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, including physical distancing, small group class cohorts, masks, health checks, strict attention to hygiene, and enhanced cleaning. The school is prepared to offer remote learning accommodations VIVARESTON.COM