Day by Day...As a Family

From Mrs. Morrissey...

What will we be doing as a school family to educate our CCS students in the 2020-2021 school year? Well, the short answer is...

ANYTHING we have to in order to stand by each family during these challenging days.

Below, you will find a list of protocols that are currently in place.  Each quarter, our protocols are reviewed and our next quarter protocols are announced in a parent Zoom meeting.

These protocols have been enacted after engaging in constant study, viewing webinars, reading the science, looking directly at the data, and getting directives from various government authorities and agencies (CDC [see below], Department of Education, Department of Health, FEMA, FACCS...).  And, of course, our entire staff has been engaged in a significant prayer process regarding all of these decisions, and the health of our CCS family.

We also are offering a virtual option, but we have been clear with our parents that we very much want their children back on our campus.  I believe that the greatest learning and spiritual gains will be made by the vast majority of students in a physical classroom, with a loving, godly, degreed, and experienced teacher.  That said, we DO believe in parental choice, and know that each family has its own set of circumstances that must me considered.

Our on campus protocols include the following:

• Daily prayer
• Closed campus; adjustments to all drop offs and pick ups
• Morning temperature checks
• Parent commitments to the CCS Health Covenant
• Cohorting; (teachers are moving)
• No use of interior hallways or lockers
• Strict bathroom schedule and constant cleaning
• Touch free sinks
• Special area classes within in the regular classroom, or cancelled
• All desks facing in one direction
• All staff and students in masks
• Isolation room being utilized for ill children
• Extensive hand washing and in-class cleaning
• Electrostatic cleaner in use throughout the day in high traffic areas
• Additional, rigorous cleaning each evening
• Touch free water bottle dispensers/fountains
• Installation of 5 commercial grade ionizers (IWAVE Purification Systems) in classroom AC units.

CDC Guidelines:

Preparing K-12 School Administrators for a Safe Return to School in Fall 2020

Checklists to Guide Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers

Additional Resources:

Florida Department of Education
Coronavirus Decision Tree:

Athletics Update

The Patriot Athletic Department is working in collaboration with the athletic departments throughout South Florida, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), and the National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS), and is following local, state and federal guidelines to develop a comprehensive approach to maximize health and safety while engaging in sports activities.  At this time, the initial start of Varsity Sports has been delayed from the original July 27 start date.  We are anticipating a mid-August start.  Please continue to watch for emails, texts and monitor the school's online calendar for more information. We will strive to offer an outstanding athletic experience for all students at Colonial Christian, and will continue to monitor and adapt as needed for our community.  Feel free to contact me at wells.p@colonialchristianschool.org if you have any questions.