Response to COVID-19

Following CDC guidelines, the core of our safety strategy involves strong partnership with parents to ensure that daily health screenings take place before coming to school and that students remain home when ill, maintain physical distance, practice good hand hygiene, and have procedures in place for handling any illness that develops at school. Additionally, we have invested in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and resources, including, but not limited to masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer.

We have invested in new technology for teachers and in classrooms to improve the experience for remote learners. Students in grades 2-8 will be assigned a Chromebook for their use when in school. 

Teachers will receive ongoing education around safety protocols, as well as additional training and support in Canvas to enhance instruction, assessment, and feedback.

We will  provide a flexible academic program that plans for in-person classes on campus.  In the event that health concerns, illness, or potential exposure prevent on-campus presence, we will switch seamlessly to our remote learning model.

Schedules will be created based on the relevant learning environments.

We have made the necessary adjustments in the classrooms to allow for appropriate distancing. Our small class size and spacious facilities give us plenty of options for creating a safe environment that continues to be hands-on and interactive.

Common areas such as the library and dining room have been reconfigured to be utilized for class instruction.

Our 60-acre campus is a big advantage for Montgomery School. We have  maximized the use of the outdoors for learning instruction and play in several ways, including but not limited to:

• New tents provide large covered learning spaces
• Tree stumps have been installed to serve as outdoor classroom seating
• Each class has their own designated outdoor space