Will tuition be reduced since part of school time is online?
No, tuition will not be reduced. Your child will still be following the full bell schedule and meeting face-to-face with the teacher, even online.
This year, costs to operate the school have increased:
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Maintenance costs for thorough and more frequent cleaning
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More sanitation supplies
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PPE for students (face shield)
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Webcams and mics in all classrooms
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Hiring a nurse
Once I choose my child's Learning Model, can it be changed?
The learning method you choose in the Learning Model Commitment will be valid for the FIRST QUARTER. If, for some reason, you need to change this, we will re-visit with you for the 2nd quarter.
Will tranpasses be issued?
Yes, we are expecting to issue SEPTA transpasses for the students.
SEPTA requires riders to wear masks. There will be a limit to the number of riders on a bus so students need to give themselves enough time to get to school in case the bus is full, and the student needs to wait for another bus. More information will be posted as SEPTA provides it.
Will students attend Career Labs on Friday Only?
Students will follow their schedule everyday. So the student will report to his/her CTE program when it is scheduled.
Two days a week, the student will be in-person for class and follow his/her schedule. The other two days the student is online and will follow his/her schedule. This means that the student will have their CTE time online two days a week.
However, one Friday a month, your child will come to school for just CTE time. On that Friday, your child will not have academic classes.
Considering students will be confined to one room and wearing a mask for 7+ hours with no AC, will students be given a break throughout the day?
From my own experience, wearing a mask for extended periods of time can be extremely overwhelming when you are not accustomed to doing so.
Mercy will be issuing a face shield to each student. This should be more comfortable to wear. Students will be able to remove their face masks or face shield when the child eats lunch.
Is it necessary to wear a Mercy uniform shirt while at home online?
The reason students are required to wear the school uniform shirt while online is to remind the student that they are in school while online.
It also ensures that the student is wearing an appropriate top.
Lastly, it helps to teach some discipline.
How will classrooms be set up?
Teachers and students will be physically distanced from one another by 6 feet. All desks will face the same direction. Students will be required to remain seated throughout the class period. Students will stay in the same space for all academics and teachers will move from class to class.
Students will report to CTE labs for CTE time. Those spaces will be set up to keep students a safe social distance.
What are the mask requirements?
All students, faculty and staff will be required to wear masks. Masks must be Mercy masks (each student will be provided with a mask) or an appropriate mask with no vents. The mask must cover the nose and the mouth.
What is required of the student for online learning?
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Camera must be on and the student must be visible
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Students must wear their uniform shirts
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Students should be sitting up and engaged with learning
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Handbook rules apply
