A letter from the Diocese of Greensburg notified parents of Catholic school students Wednesday of its intention to welcome students back to their physical school buildings on a daily basis upon the beginning of the school year.
Diocese officials referred to an announcement published in late June of this year of an American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report that recommended students physically attend in-person school versus continuing remote learning alternatives.
The Diocese also outlined innovative safeguards that have been developed for students at all 12 Catholic Schools in the Diocese.
Policies for cleaning, sanitizing, social distancing, monitoring the health of the school community and other safeguards have been mandated by the Diocese of Greensburg for all of its Catholic schools. Highlights of the plan include:
– All students in all grades will be able to return to school on a full-time basis pending government mandates.
– Students will be able to take advantage of distance learning should the student or a family member become ill or exposed to COVID-19 or if the family believes it is unsafe for the student to return to the physical school location.
– The Office of Catholic Schools is working to secure clear tri-fold desk shields called “hygiene” barriers for students’ desks or tables to improve safety in the classroom.
