Fall Safety and Quarantine Policy Update

August 26, 2021

Dear Ranney Community,

We can't wait to see your children in two short weeks! Please review the following safety information to prepare for the start of school on September 8.

Safety and Quarantine Protocols

We have updated our Safety and Quarantine Policy to reflect the latest CDC guidelines. Most notably, vaccinated individuals will not be required to quarantine if identified as a close contact. Please be sure that your child(ren)'s vaccination cards (if 12 or older) are uploaded to myRanney. As previously announced, in compliance with Executive Order 251, all students, faculty, and staff will wear masks when indoors. Performing arts students will be required to wear masks indoors when not singing, performing, or playing an instrument that requires the use of their mouth. We will maintain physical distancing and when possible, we will conduct class outdoors. Athletes will be required to wear masks indoors unless engaged in strenuous physical activity.

These policies are subject to change.

myRanney Reminders

Acknowledge the revised Safety and Quarantine Policy in myRanney--MUST complete before first day!
Upload your child(ren)'s vaccination card(s) in myRanney or indicate your intentions (if 12 years or older).
Submit an application to engage in distance learning for the month of September (if this is your intention; see details below).
Complete all other forms outstanding in myRanney.

Application to Engage in Distance Learning

We expect that students will come to school in person every day unless approved to engage in distance learning for a period of 4-weeks or more or if they are quarantined. Students will not have the option to decide to learn virtually on a day-by-day basis. If virtual, students will remain virtual for all things pertaining to campus life, including athletics, extracurriculars, and events.

Please note: Upper School students who are approved to learn virtually will still be required to come to campus for major assessments in a safe, isolated environment. Those students will be provided a room, with supplemental air filtration, after school hours to take recent assessments.

Please complete the Distance Learning Request Form in myRanney to apply for your child(ren) to engage in distance learning. Families must complete this form at least one week before the start of each month.

Vaccinations for Faculty

As mandated by the Governor on August 23, we will require all faculty, staff, and administrators to be vaccinated by October 18, 2021. Employees who do not comply by that deadline must undergo regular testing.

Lunch

Lunch delivery will return to buffet-style delivery. FLIK will continue to maintain strict hygiene protocols. The divisions will provide specific physical distancing protocols to students.

Dress Code

Divisions have distributed dress codes specific to their divisions. The school is returning to pre-pandemic dress code and uniform.

Facilities and Physical Distancing

We are fortunate that our classes are small and our spaces provide plenty of room to meet or exceed physical distancing guidelines. Larger spaces, such as Panther Hall, will return to use as an auditorium space. We will continue to encourage faculty to make use of outdoor learning spaces. Middle and Upper School locker pods will be available for students who would like them. Lower School students will have access to lockers. Athletic lockers will be available and the pool will be open.

Visitors on Campus

We will permit parents and visitors to access buildings on campus for scheduled meetings and appointments. When visiting campus, parents and visitors will need to comply with the school’s current masking policies. We will continue to welcome opportunities to meet virtually with parents as well.

Back to School Nights for parents will be virtual again this year. Upper School's Back to School Night will be held on September 21; Lower School on September 23; and Middle School on September 28.

Cleaning and Sanitization

Ranney owns an on-site electrostatic sprayer, which will be used to regularly clean touchpoints. Cleaning staff will be available during the day and will have extended evening hours. Restrooms have touchless faucets to decrease the spread of germs.

We are looking forward to a safe and productive school year. In many ways, we will be returning to "normal". We thank you and your child(ren) for your support in complying with our ongoing safety protocols. We will continue to keep you updated as guidance and protocols evolve.

See you on campus soon!

The COVID Response Team