Will there be bus/van transportation this year?
The bus system will be limited to one child per seat. If there are multiple children from one family, they can sit together.
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Will therapists be allowed to work with children?
/in Administration, COVID 19, edited, Health & Wellness, On Campus ChangesTo enable a smooth start and limit outside contact, there will be no therapists allowed on campus until after Sukkos. This policy will be updated at that time.
If a child exhibits Covid symptoms during the school day, what will the protocol be?
/in Administration, COVID 19, edited, Health & Wellness, Medical Policies & ProtocolsA child who is feeling ill and is experiencing two of COVID like symptoms or has a fever of 100 and above, all children in the family will be taken to our quarantine area to wait for their parents to pick them up. They can return to school once 10 days have passed from the onset of symptoms, or after receiving a negative test result.
Alternatively, they can come back once the child that wasn’t well-received a negative test result.
Will there be Sunday School?
/in Administration, COVID 19, edited, Health & Wellness, On Campus ChangesSunday school for the boys grades will not begin until after Sukkos.
Why is LEC opening?
/in Administration, COVID 19, edited, Health & Wellness, Opening LECThe importance of in person education is not in dispute, the effect on the emotional wellbeing of a child is clearly affected by this. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends opening school. We are offering in-person instruction as well as an online option for our students. We are not making the decision for any family as each family needs to weigh the factors of their specific situation to determine what works for them. LEC will do its best to provide all safety measures it can. Ultimately, each individual needs to make a decision about what works for them.
Who guides the School in making decisions related to Covid-19?
/in Administration, COVID 19, edited, Health & Wellness, Opening LECLEC set up an internal COVID task-force consisting of key staff members from various departments. The task force consults with Medical professionals to make suggestions and recommendations.
If the need arises, will LEC go completely online?
/in Administration, COVID 19, Health & Wellness, Opening LECShould a situation arise that requires LEC to close our doors, we will transition to online learning. If you do not wish to join the distance learning, tuition will be prorated from the time of the switch.
Will the school require every student and staff member to get tested for COVID before the first day?
/in Administration, COVID 19, edited, Health & Wellness, Medical Policies & ProtocolsYes. Staff and students from first grade and up will be required to be tested starting Aug 23. Any lab or medical establishments results will be accepted. No rapid tests that are not CLIA and EUA approved.
If I came in contact with a person, who was in contact with a person that tested positive for COVID, do I need to quarantine?
/in Administration, COVID 19, edited, Health & Wellness, Medical Policies & ProtocolsNo, not unless the second party tests positive for COVID
After a positive Covid case, what type of test will LEC accept to enable the child to return?
/in Administration, COVID 19, edited, Health & Wellness, Medical Policies & ProtocolsFor a return to school after a positive Covidresult will require a Nasal PCR test ONLY.