Wyoming Seminary School Plan 2020-2021
Welcome to Wyoming Seminary’s 2020-21 Opening of School FAQ page! For more detailed information, please consult Sem’s comprehensive Returning to Wyoming Seminary Plan.
ACADEMICS
- How will physical distancing be practiced in Upper School classrooms?
- How will physical distancing be practiced in Early Childhood classrooms?
- How will physical distancing be practiced in primary (1-4) and middle school grades (5-8)?
- Will virtual instruction be an option for Wyoming Seminary students?
- What will parent pick-up and drop-off look like at the Lower School?
- Will aftercare be available at the Lower School?
- Will assemblies be held?
- Will masks/face coverings be required?
- What plans are in place to continue learning for a quarantined student?
- What will happen in the event of a forced school closure?
- What will lunchtime be like each day at the Lower School?
- What is the plan for lunch for Upper School students?
- Where can Upper School students spend their time during free bells?
- Will student social events, such as dances, be held?
How will physical distancing be practiced in Upper School classrooms?
How will physical distancing be practiced in Early Childhood classrooms?
How will physical distancing be practiced in primary (1-4) and middle school grades (5-8)?
Will virtual instruction be an option for Wyoming Seminary students?
What will parent pick-up and drop-off look like at the Lower School?
Will aftercare be available at the Lower School?
Will assemblies be held?
Will masks/face coverings be required?
What plans are in place to continue learning for a quarantined student?
What will happen in the event of a forced school closure?
What will lunchtime be like each day at the Lower School?
What is the plan for lunch for Upper School students?
Where can Upper School students spend their time during free bells?
Will student social events, such as dances, be held?
ENROLLMENT AND FINANCIAL STRUCTURE
- What is the plan for tuition refunds if Sem is required by the state to transition to full virtual learning?
- What is the plan for families opting for virtual learning?
- How will learning continue for students if they are unable to travel to Wyoming Seminary due to travel bans or a delay in obtaining a travel visa?
- How will the school support students exposed to COVID-19?
What is the plan for tuition refunds if Sem is required by the state to transition to full virtual learning?
What is the plan for families opting for virtual learning?
How will learning continue for students if they are unable to travel to Wyoming Seminary due to travel bans or a delay in obtaining a travel visa?
How will the school support students exposed to COVID-19?
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
- When will boarding students begin to return to campus?
- Where will students tested for COVID-19 and awaiting results report?
- What safety measures will be implemented in dormitories?
- What safety measures will be implemented for meals in the Dining Hall?
- Will weekend activities be available to boarding students?
- Will the school provide transportation from the airport?
- What is Wyoming Seminary’s Guardianship protocol?
- What arrangements are in place for boarding students who cannot return to campus for the start of school?
When will boarding students begin to return to campus?
Where will students tested for COVID-19 and awaiting results report?
What safety measures will be implemented in dormitories?
What safety measures will be implemented for meals in the Dining Hall?
Will weekend activities be available to boarding students?
Will the school provide transportation from the airport?
What is Wyoming Seminary’s Guardianship protocol?
What arrangements are in place for boarding students who cannot return to campus for the start of school?
HEALTH and SANITATION
- Have any processes been put in place to monitor COVID-19 symptoms among students, faculty and staff?
- How will results from the application be monitored?
- What types of reminders and guidance on social distancing and hygiene will be available at both divisions?
- Will Wyoming Seminary be able to conduct COVID-19 tests?
- How will families be made aware if there is a positive case of COVID-19 within the Wyoming Seminary community?
- Where do Upper School students go for health services?
- What protocols is Wyoming Seminary following for the cleaning of buildings and surfaces?
- Where will sanitation stations be located?
- Will the school nurses have personal protective equipment?
Have any processes been put in place to monitor COVID-19 symptoms among students, faculty and staff?
How will results from the application be monitored?
What types of reminders and guidance on social distancing and hygiene will be available at both divisions?
Will Wyoming Seminary be able to conduct COVID-19 tests?
How will families be made aware if there is a positive case of COVID-19 within the Wyoming Seminary community?
Where do Upper School students go for health services?
What protocols is Wyoming Seminary following for the cleaning of buildings and surfaces?
Where will sanitation stations be located?
Will the school nurses have personal protective equipment?
ATHLETICS
- How will Wyoming Seminary’s athletic and training facilities and equipment be maintained?
- What is the level of athletic participation if Pennsylvania is in the red phase?
- What is the level of participation if Pennsylvania is in the yellow phase?
- Will social distancing be implemented for athletes?
- What kind of transportation modifications will be made for athletes and coaches?
- Will Sem athletes be permitted to compete in overnight/out-of-state events/events in COVID-19 hot spots?
How will Wyoming Seminary’s athletic and training facilities and equipment be maintained?
What is the level of athletic participation if Pennsylvania is in the red phase?
What is the level of participation if Pennsylvania is in the yellow phase?
Will social distancing be implemented for athletes?
What kind of transportation modifications will be made for athletes and coaches?
Will Sem athletes be permitted to compete in overnight/out-of-state events/events in COVID-19 hot spots?
PROTOCOL FOR COVID-19 CASES
- What happens if a day student begins showing symptoms of COVID-19?
- What happens if a boarding student begins showing COVID-19 symptoms?
- What is the school protocol for community members following exposure to an individual with a positive COVID-19 test result on campus?
- How will information about a positive COVID-19 case on campus be communicated?
- What happens if a Sem faculty or staff member tests positive for COVID-19?