2021-2022 School Opening Information

COVID-19 Information

Together, we have faced one of the most challenging circumstances we’ve ever encountered, and the key to our success has been and will continue to be the support and cooperation of the entire Archbishop Carroll community. We look forward to a year full of growth and discovery. Thank you in advance for doing your part to help ensure the safety of all.

2021 Reopening Plan

Objective

Ensure the health and safety of our school community while continuing to provide an innovative and Catholic values-based educational experience in accordance with CDC and PA Department of Health Guidelines.

Pandemic Team

Dr. Tricia Scott, President

Mr. William Gennaro, Principal

Dr. Stephen Gambescia, Carroll Board of Directors

Mrs. Kaitlin Buchanan, Administration

Mrs. Allison Papantoniou, Administration

Mr. Thomas Quintois, Athletics

Mrs. Maureen Lerario, School Nurse

Mrs. Judy Owens, Faculty

Mrs. Courtney Peters, Communications

Mrs. Theresa Crossan, Parent

Mr. Jack Walker, Maintenance

Ms. Cathy O’Keefe, Staff

Mrs. Trisha Dudas, Staff

Instructional Model

Full 5 day a week instruction

Social Distancing / Masks

All students are required to wear masks until further notice.

Signage

Signage will be posted throughout hallways, offices, classrooms, and the cafeteria to remind students of social distancing and mask guidelines. Hand-washing signage will be posted in bathrooms.

Sharing of Materials

Students will not be permitted to share electronic devices.

Sharing of writing materials, books, etc. will be discouraged and monitored by staff.

Transportation

Students will be expected to follow guidelines set by local districts for bussing.

If carpooling, masks must be worn. Social distancing guidelines will be followed when using contracted transportation services.

Athletics / Student Life

Teams will be encouraged to come dressed for practices and games to limit the use of the locker room.

Athletic areas will have extra cleaning and sanitation and healthy routines such as hand washing and use of hand sanitizer will be encouraged.

Student-athletes will be instructed not to have any unnecessary contact such as high fives, handshakes, and fist bumps.

School transportation of student-athletes will employ social distancing and carpooling of anyone except for immediate family members is strongly discouraged.

Schools will be encouraged to adjust their playing schedules when possible in an effort to reduce travel, limit large gatherings, and mitigate risk.

ACTIVITIES

Archbishop Carroll activities are active for the 2021-2022 school year.

Monitoring Health

All students and staff should check their health before coming to school.

Students, staff, or visitors who become sick will be isolated in rooms 101 and 103.

Students or staff who test positive for COVID-19 with symptoms may return after 3 days with no fever, and respiratory symptoms have improved, and it’s been at least 10 days since symptoms first appeared, and it’s been at least 10 days have passed since testing.

COVID-19 cases are reported to the Delaware County Department of Health

Students will be provided the opportunity to learn remotely until it is safe for them to return to school.

Communication Plan

Reopening and Safety Plans will be posted to the Archbishop Carroll website and updated accordingly.

Communication regarding any positive cases in the Archbishop Carroll community will come through the principal’s office under the guidance of the Office of Catholic Education and the Montgomery County Department of Health.