Roosevelt Children’s Academy Charter School 2020-2021 Reopening Plan

The mission of the Roosevelt Children’s Academy is to prepare students to fulfill their potential and become productive members of society. RCA will provide a rigorous academic program that expands students’ horizons and maximizes their abilities, and learning community that sets high expectations for our students, builds their confidence and self-esteem, celebrates their differences, encourages critical thinking, and fosters a love of learning.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound effect on the lives of all members of our society as well as the education of children throughout the world. As a school community, we understand the importance of planning our reopening plan, while continuing to take into account the school’s mission as well as ensure the health and safety of all members of the RCA Family. In addition, it was also important to address various significant issues, such addressing students’ social and emotional needs, ensuring all students have the ability to participate equitably in remote learning and providing for the additional academic support for our struggling learners.

As a collective team of all RCA stakeholders, we have created the following RCA Reopening Plan that highlights three components—equity, collaborative teamwork and instructional achievement. Equity remains our foundational cornerstone for our reopening remote learning plan. Roosevelt Children’s Academy remains committed to a holistic approach where in addition to academic support, we will continue to support students and families with their physical, mental, and emotional health during this unprecedented time.

As a collaborative team, Roosevelt Children’s Academy will strive to provide the best educational practices as follows:

• First and foremost, all educational plans and practices will have the health, safety, and well- being of the children and adults in our school as the primary focus at all times.
• Provide students with opportunities to continue their trajectory of learning by providing all students with access to content, support, and feedback while supporting all learners, especially students with disabilities and our ENL students.
• Establish a consistent structure by orienting students and families to the new environment through numerous school and home interactions with a focus on supporting the educational process.
• Maintain a focus on continuous improvement where practices could evolve and improve as we continue to learn.
• School leaders will work to ensure all teachers have the resources, support, and flexibility needed to promote student learning to the best of their ability.
• Continual support of students and their families where educators are open to all interactions regarding expectations and processes for student learning, with an understanding that online learning conditions will vary across students.

Furthermore, Roosevelt Children’s Academy is committed to creating a safe learning environment where all students are valued, no matter what type of educational design, offering a responsive, student-

centered setting that affirms racial, linguistic and cultural identities while preparing students for rigor and independent learning.

Components of Roosevelt Children’s Academy Reopening Plan include the following:

HEALTH AND SAFETY

As we plan for the upcoming school year, we have been intentionally focused on ways to preserve healthy and work environments, limit the spread of COVID-19, and implement systems to keep our school healthy and safe. The protocols below reflect some steps

Healthy hygiene practices are a foundational measure to protect against COVID-19. Everyone in our school buildings will be required to:

• • Wear a face mask or face covering that covers the mouth and nose at all times.
  • Exercise hand hygiene (hand washing or sanitizing) upon arrival to, before eating, before putting on and taking off masks, and when using the restroom.
  • Use soap and water to wash all surfaces of their hands for at least 20 seconds.
  • Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if hand washing is not feasible. Hand sanitizer will be provided in all buildings.
  • Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth.
  • Practice good respiratory etiquette, including covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow.
  • Signage should be used to remind individuals to adhere to hygiene and sanitation requirements according to CDC and DOH guidance.
  • Maintain a cleaning log on site that documents date, time, and scope of cleaning.

Additionally, students and staff must stay home if they are feeling sick or have any symptom associated with COVID-19. Those who become sick or at work will be sent home immediately. More details are outlined in the Health & Safety Protocol.