The Village School is currently operating in Stage 2.
See all stages below.
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The Village School is currently operating in Stage 2.
Stage 1
All-Virtual Learning
Statewide stay at home order is in effect
or
There is community spread reported in our area.
All students will be supplied with chromebooks or tablets as age appropriate.
Synchronous learning will be in affect supplemented with asynchronous lessons as needed.
Students will receive a full day of instruction.
Stage 2
Hybrid Opening
Conservative Re-Entry
Mon-Thur In-person
Virtual Fridays
Shortened day
8:30am -2:30pm
All Virtual Option
Single Class Cohorts
Class size limited
Specials all virtual
Chorus/Orchestra/Drama classes virtual only
Lunches brought from home
No Enrichment Programs, assemblies or field trips
No before/after care offered.
Stage 3
Hybrid Opening
Moderate Re-Entry
Mon-Thur In-person
Virtual Fridays
Shortened day
8:30am -2:30pm
All Virtual Option
Program Level Cohorts
Specials limited in person
Small group in-person Chorus/Orchestra/Drama
Lunches brought from home
Virtual Enrichment programs may begin
Assemblies and field trips may resume with restrictions
Before/after care may resume
Virtual students may opt into in-person learning
Stage 4
Fully Open
No Restrictions
Mon-Fri In-person classes resume
Regular hours resume
Specials return to regular schedule
Chorus/Orchestra/Drama classes resume
Lunch program resumes
Full before/after care program and hours
In person enrichment programs resume
Field trips and assemblies resume with no restrictions
Community events resume
Re-Entry FAQs
- How is The Village School taking precautions in the classroom?
- What efforts have been made to ensure proper air ventilation and safe circulation?
- Will my child be going outside this year?
- Will my child be with their teachers and classmates from last year?
- Will siblings be in the same class?
- What will phase in look like this year?
- Will all students arrive and dismiss at the same time?
- What will a day look like for an all-remote student?
- Can we switch from virtual to in-person learning and vice versa during the school year?
- What is the chance that The Village School will go 100% virtual? Will we close if other districts in the area close?
- What are the guidelines for masks? Will there be mask breaks? How can I get my child used to wearing a mask all day?
- How will bathroom breaks be handled?
- Will hallway lockers/cubbies be used?
- Do I need Montessori materials at home?
- Restaurants cannot open for indoor dining, so how is it safe to have children eating lunch at The Village School?
- What will special classes look like this year?
- Are learning pods recommended?
- Will there be events like in years past?
- Do I still need to fill out health forms for my all-remote children?
- Who is the go to staff member for Covid communication?
- What happens if someone in the school (student or staff) tests positive?
- If I travel for work, do my children need to quarantine?
- What is the maximum number of students allowed in a classroom?
- Will the flu vaccine be required this year?
- If my child was out due to illness or fever (non-covid), when can they return to school?
- What can parents do to help this year?