Return to School 2020-21 UPDATE

July 28, 2020

Dear Summit Academy Families:

As you are likely aware, Governor Beshear announced yesterday that no public or private schools are to open until at least the third week of August. Thus, our originally scheduled opening of August 14 will not occur. Historically, Summit opens with a shortened week in an effort to successfully transition our students, and families, back into the school routine.

Our Phase 3 Reopening School Committee met this morning and adjusted our first day of school to Thursday, August 20. Our faculty and staff will return as originally scheduled on August 10 and we look forward to seeing everyone on the 20th.

Again, the safety and wellbeing of our students, parents and staff are at the center of our decision making process. We will continue to monitor communications and data related to COVID-19. Our next scheduled communication will be the release of our return to school document on or before Friday, August 7. Our desire is to have our plan formulated on the absolute latest information, recommendations and or mandates being provided by Governor Beshear’s office as well as the Kentucky Department of Education and the CDC. We are also referencing Kentucky’s “Healthy at School” guidelines as we formulate our plans.

We remain aligned with other Kentucky private schools (KAIS) in our commitment to open in-person. For those wanting a virtual learning option, we are able to provide that as well. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself or another administrator.

UPDATED ORIENTATION SCHEDULES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

The PARENT ORIENTATION video will now be sent out on Monday, August 17. This video will address first day of school procedures, any changes to the handbook, and other important information to help with a smooth transition back to school.
RETURNING STUDENTS in grades 2 - 12 will have a drive-by drop-off of supplies on Wednesday, August 19 from 9:00 - 2:00. All supplies should be placed in the trunk or rear of the vehicle. Once pulled up to the designated space, a staff member will unload your student’s supplies and deliver them to the appropriate classroom. No parent or student will be allowed in the building at this time.
NEW STUDENTS and ANY STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN - 1ST GRADE will be allowed to go to their classrooms, accompanied by one parent or adult, on Wednesday, August 19 at the following designated times:

10:00 - 10:45 a.m. - K students whose last name begins with A - L 
11:00 - 11:45 a.m. - K students whose last name begins with M - Z

10:00 - 10:45 a.m. - Grade 1 students whose last name begins with A - K
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. - Grade 1 students whose last name begins with L - Z

1:00 - 1:45 p.m. - NEW students in grades 2 - 12 whose last name begins with A - Me 
2:00 - 2:45 p.m. - NEW students in grades 2 - 12 whose last name begins with Mi - Z

Medications should also be dropped off on Wednesday, August 19. We will have a designated tent in the parking lot to collect any medications that the students will or might need during the school day. This includes daily and emergency/as needed medications. A completed “Permission to Administer Medication” form must accompany each medication. One copy was included in the packet mailed home. Additional copies will be available upon request.

Other forms enclosed in the parent packet mailed out last week are now due on or before Thursday, August 20, the first day of school. You may scan and email them to aportale@summit-academy.org, send via regular mail, or drop them off with your school supplies.

We look forward to seeing you all in the near future,

Douglas L. Strothman

Head of School

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