Covid Protocols
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Ensuring our students and team well-being, both emotional and physical, is more than ever our priority.
Protecting the health, safety, and well-being of every member of the Loyola community is our highest priority. This year we will be doing 100% in-person instruction. Virtual Learning will not be offered. Any positive results of COVID-19 will be handled in a case-by-case manner.
*If government officials close schools or initiate a stay-at-home order, students will transition to (RLC) within 24 hours. (Only Elementary students, Preschool will remain open)
On-Campus Protocols
TEMPERATURE CHECKS
Student’s temperature will be taken daily prior to entry. Students with flu-like symptoms will not be allowed entry. Students exhibiting symptoms during the day will be insolated immediately and must be picked up. Students cannot be returned to school without clearance from their Physician showing a negative COVID-19 test result.
FACIAL COVERINGS
Students/staff will be required to wear masks as part of our protocol.
HAND WASHING
Frequent handwashing will be in effect and hand sanitizer will be available inside every classroom and hallways.
CLEANING AND SANITIZING
The School will adhere to a comprehensive cleaning plan We will create a disinfection protocol for cleaning doorknobs, counters, and other high touch areas. The School will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected each evening.
NO SHARING POLICY
All students will have their own personal school supplies. Students will not be allowed to share toys, materials, books, etc.
VISITORS
With limited exceptions, parents and visitors will not be permitted in school building unless they request an appointment. Parents and visitors are required to wear a mask to come into the school.
TRAVEL
Any student who is traveling outside of Miami will be required to stay at home for 72 hours. After 72 hours after your arrival you can conduct a PCR test and once the test result has been received the student can reincorporate in school.
STAY AT HOME POLICY
If a student or any of their household family member develops symptoms and/or tests positive for COVID-19, please inform us immediately. Decisions about classroom closures will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
AFTER CARE
After care will be provided, only to families that have registered with anticipation. Day by day aftercare will not be permitted.
LUNCH AND SNACKS
School catering and Food Program will be served in disposible containers. Hot foods should be brought in a thermos. Food delivery must be dropped off with the child's name by 11:00 a.m. Drinking fountains will not be operational, students should bring their own water bottles every day to school.
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*Lunch must be healthy and balanced
Loyola is responding to these uncertain times with emphasis on flexibility and understanding while prioritizing an excellent academic experience and un and an adequate environment for the individual and emotional development of our students. We want to ensure all students and families to feel safe and engaged in our special Loyola Community. IN ALL LOVE AND SERVE
