Resume In-Person Learning Objective:
In compliance with NYC DOE In-Person Learning Plan, Tzu Chi Academy New York Objective goals are as follows:
Resume In-Person Learning Protocols & Policies:
Resume In-Person Learning Class Suspension Standards
(D) Nausea or vomiting (E) Loss of taste or smell (F) Persistent running nose
(G) Other symptoms of several physical discomfort
In compliance with NYC DOE In-Person Learning Plan, Tzu Chi Academy New York Objective goals are as follows:
- Ensure the personal safety of every individual, including students, teachers, volunteer staff, and parents.
- Ensure each student receives the best teaching quality.
Resume In-Person Learning Protocols & Policies:
- Everyone entering the school must wear a mask at all times.
- Everyone entering the school must complete the NYC DOE Health Screening questionnaires on the same day. Questionnaires
- Everyone entering the school must have their temperature measured. Those over 99.5F are prohibited to enter.
- All adults must present proof of completion of COVID-19 vaccination series and proof of photo ID before entering the school.
- The desks and chairs in the classroom have been approved by the NYC DOE and must be separated by 3 feet.
- There are 2 air purifiers in each classroom that will be running at all times, and the classroom windows are open to allow air to circulate.
- Sanitizers will be provided in every classroom.
- Office and counseling rooms are equipped with additional masks, gloves, and disinfectant wipes.
- Every classroom is disinfected by public school professionals every day.
- Designated doors for entrance & dismissal will be assigned for each grade. Click to view Entrance Doors & Floor Plans
- Snack shop will be closed until further notice.
- Students are allowed to bring their own snacks and drinks. (Please reduce the quantity at the minimum)
- Students can only take off their masks and enjoy snacks and drinks in their seats during the break time. The time is controlled by each class teacher.
- Students are encouraged to use the bathroom during breaks only. Each teacher should arrange boys & girls to take turns in batches. There will be volunteer dads outside the restrooms to control the flow.
- Volunteer dads will be assigned in every hallway to maintain the traffic flows and ensure 6 feet of social distance.
- Items that the teacher distributes to the students can only be sent to the students one-way by the teacher or the class moms/sisters/brothers without passing through other people.
Resume In-Person Learning Class Suspension Standards
- If the public school (MS74) informs that the school building must be closed due to serious conditions, we will notify everyone as soon as possible to change to all remote learning.
- If a student is diagnosed with COVID, parents are requested to notify the teacher and the school ASAP and show a proof of diagnosis. The infected student’s whole class will be changed to remote learning for two weeks.
- If the student is told that he/she is a close contact, the student is asked to quarantine at home for a week. Others will go to class normally. Close contacts should be tested ASAP. The teacher & the school should be informed of the results. If test negative, student should attend school the following week. If test positive, parents are requested to notify the teacher & the school ASAP and show a proof of diagnosis. The infected student’s whole class will be changed to remote learning for two weeks.
- Please do not come to school if students have the following symptoms:
(D) Nausea or vomiting (E) Loss of taste or smell (F) Persistent running nose
(G) Other symptoms of several physical discomfort