Social Distancing
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish School has developed a plan with policies and procedures for maintaining social distancing of all students, faculty, and staff when on school facilities, grounds and transportation.
All staff are required to wear masks throughout the day. Mask breaks are encouraged but must be done with a 6-feet distance from others and not in common areas such as the hallways. The Main Office is restricted to 3 people. Mailbox area is restricted to 2 people. The Library copier area has social distancing floor marks to maintain 6 ft social distancing. Hallways are marked with 6 ft. tape on both sides. Staff and children must walk on the taped line if another group is in the hallway. Recess and Gym times will be staggered to avoid multiple groups in the hallways. Scheduled bathroom breaks will also be added to the schedule to minimize mixing of classes in the hallways.
K-5 classrooms are equipped with individual safety dividers. Nursery & PreK classrooms will follow DOH requirements for socially distancing. Each staircase is designated as one way. Each ECEC class will be assigned its own door (ramp/main door).
If social distancing of 6 feet cannot be maintained, proper face coverings must be worn in common areas such as hallways or school buses. Students who are unable to medically tolerate a face covering will not be required to wear one and appropriate social distancing will be ensured.