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SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS 2020-2021
New Calendar Year Reopening Plans 2021
Good afternoon CAP Families,
Happy New Year! I hope you had a chance to see the video of introduction for the new calendar year that is attached to this newsletter. We are excited by the prospect of a new year, hopefully, filled with new beginnings.
CAP Reopening Plans
Grades K - 4
On February 17th, we will begin the process of making plans for the rest of the school year for grades K – 4. Each grade’s families will be notified and asked about their personal decisions to be hybrid or virtual and bussing. This is not a start date but a decision date for families. Please remember that students always have the option to remain virtual all school year.
Grades 5 - 12
On March 1st, we will begin the process of making plans for the rest of the school year for grades 5 – 12. Each grade’s families will be notified and asked about their on their personal decisions to be hybrid or virtual and bussing. This is not a start date but a decision date for families. Please remember that students have the option remain virtual all school year.
FAQs
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What level of community transmission in Philadelphia right now? Substantial (see the chart in the link below)
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Will we open the school on February 17th for K – 4? No, we will be discussing plans then.
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Will we open the school on March 1st for 5 – 12? As of now, the city is still substantial (please see the chart) and does not recommend in-person instruction for older students. We will decide on March 1st direction.
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Do we do anything right now to get ready to return? No, CAP will notify parents per grade after the dates above.CAP will determine next steps then. Please remember that students have the option to remain virtual all school year.
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Will there be transportation? Ms. Marchetti will contact parents in regards to bussing needs if that arises.
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What if my child has complex needs? The support staff will be contacting you.
School Closure Guidelines from the PA Department of Education (created January 7th, 2021) This is the updated school model instruction table for Pennsylvania schools. Click here:
*For all instructional models, it may be appropriate for a school entity to provide in-person instruction for targeted student populations (i.e., students with disabilities, English Learners, etc.) regardless of grade.
Community Academy of Philadelphia, CS Symptom Home Screening Tool
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Student Temperature? Must be less than 100 degrees.
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Are you/is the student taking any medication to treat or reduce fever such as Ibuprofen (i.e. Advil, Motrin) or Acetaminophen (Tylenol)? If so, do not come to school.
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Are you/is the student experiencing any of the following? If so, do not come to school.
Take care,
Alberta P. O’Brien, EdD
Chief Executive Officer
Incidence Rate per 100,000 Residents (Most Recent 7 Days)
AND/OR
PCR Percent Positivity (Most Recent 7 Days
Group A
1 or More symptoms
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Cough
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Shortness of breath
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New olfactory disorder
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New taste disorder
Group B
2 or more symptoms
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Fever (measured or subjective)
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Chills
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Rigors
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Myalgia
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Headache
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Sore throat
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Nausea or vomiting
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Diarrhea
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Fatigue
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Congestion or runny nose
Level of Community Transmission in the County
Low
Recommended Instructional Models*
<5%
Full in-person Model OR Blended Learning Model
AND/OR
<10
Moderate
Substantial
10 to <100
≥100
OR
OR
5% to <10%
≥ 10%
Blended Learning Model for Elementary Only OR Full Remote Learning Model
Blended Learning Model OR Full Remote Learning Model
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