Return to School: Fall 2020
We realize that many families are wondering about our plans for in-person learning. Our Safe Return To School planning teams are re-engaging in conversations to phase in the return to in-person learning. The intention is for some groups of students to begin in-person learning beginning October 19th.
William Penn HS will continue to operate virtually but may begin bringing certain classes into school depending on the type of class and experience needed for learning. We will provide you with regular updates and advanced notice of possible changes.
Important Dates
• January 29, 2021 – End of 1st semester
News & Updates
- Colonial Schools Update for February 3rd February 2, 2021
- Governor John Carney launches a new school-focused COVID-19 dashboard January 7, 2021
- Calendar Updates: Phases 1-5 November 20, 2020
- Phase Phase One and Two Students and Families: Return to School Update November 18, 2020
- Phase Three Students and Families: Return to School Update November 18, 2020
- COVID-19 UPDATE: November 17 November 17, 2020
- Phase Four Students and Families: Return to School Update November 17, 2020
- Covid-19 Update for CSD: November 13th November 13, 2020
- Colonial Clippings: November 12, 2020 November 12, 2020
- A Message from Your School Nurses: COVID-19 Updates October 22, 2020
- Positive COVID-19 tests WPHS: October 22nd, 2020 October 22, 2020
- Positive COVID-19 test WPHS: October 21st, 2020 October 21, 2020
- Face to Face Learning October 19, 2020
- Colonial Clippings October 15th October 15, 2020
- Self Screening for students October 15, 2020
- Colonial Clippings: October 8, 2020 October 8, 2020
- Face to Face Return to Schools Update October 5, 2020
- COVID-19 Testing Sites October 5, 2020
- Hand washing is important! October 5, 2020
- Colonial Clippings – October 1 October 1, 2020
- Return to School Choice – Fall 2020 September 25, 2020
- WE are Preparing for Students to Return September 25, 2020
Resources
- Covid Testing Event SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29th from 10 am – 3 pm November 29, 2020
- Self Screening for students October 15, 2020
- Delaware Department of Education (2020): Return to School Document September 28, 2020
- How to self screen for COVID-19 September 28, 2020
Expectations for in-person learning for students in grades K-8:
- Parents must complete a COVID-19 self-screener for their child each morning +
- All students MUST wear a face covering at all times unless eating.
- Students must be spaced 6 feet apart in classrooms with approximately 15 to 25 students per room.
- Students will remain in the same seat/desk in one classroom throughout the day and staff will rotate into the classrooms; this includes lunchtime.
- Students will continue to use technology on a daily basis and are expected to bring devices to and from school.
- Students must follow all safety protocols regarding handwashing, use of hand sanitizer, and social distancing.
- All bus riders MUST wear masks, sit socially distanced, and sanitize hands before boarding.
- There will be no in-person clubs or sports for K to 8 students.
- Students may not have the same teacher for in-person that they have had for virtual learning.
- If the school nurse determines that your child is sick, they must be picked up as soon as you are notified.
- Students will be required to follow all Division of Public Health (DPH) guidance on self-quarantining if necessary.