Challenge Charter School Reopening Plan
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CPCS American Rescue Plan 2021-23 Overview
COVID-19 Protocols Effective March 7, 2022
Our “Stay Safe, Stay Open” plan has succeeded in allowing us to keep New York City public schools open and remain among the safest places for young people to be during the COVID-19 pandemic. As our schools did their part in reducing transmission rates, so have New Yorkers as a whole. We are pleased to announce that as a result, we will be implementing changes in our current COVID-19 health and safety policies in our schools in accordance with the latest guidance.
COVID-19 Health and Safety
Face Covering Policy Updates
We are pleased to announce that face coverings will be optional on school grounds for students in kindergarten through grade 12 beginning Monday, March 7.
To maintain the safety of our staff and students, we will continue to practice strict COVID-19 protocols, including increased ventilation, a daily health screening, and test kit distribution. Wearing a face covering will become optional indoors, outside, and on school buses. Anyone who chooses to wear a mask may continue to do so, and your child may request a mask from their school if they need one.
In addition, any staff member or student in grades Kindergarten or higher returning on Day 6 following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis or after having COVID-19 symptoms without taking a COVID test is still required to wear a well-fitting mask at all times on school property through Day 10.
Face coverings are strongly recommended for any staff member or student who knows they have been exposed to COVID-19 within the previous 10 days. Mask wearing is still required in medical rooms and nurses’ offices, as well as in School Based Health Centers. Nurses will have face coverings on hand for anyone entering who may need one.
Social Distancing
There are no requirements for social distancing in public spaces, including classrooms, cafeterias and auditoriums.
Visitor Policy
Visitors are still required to show proof of vaccination and complete the daily health screening before entering our school facilities.
Vaccination
As a reminder, vaccination is the best tool we have to fight COVID-19 and to keep our schools safe for all our students. Children ages 5 and older are eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If your child is eligible but not yet vaccinated against COVID-19, you can make an appointment for vaccination at vaccinefinder.nyc.gov or call 311 to find a vaccine site near you. The vaccine is free for all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration or insurance status. We thank you for your continued partnership.
SHOULD COVID-19 CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE BY CDC, NYSH, MAYOR ADAMS OUR COVID-19 PROTOCOLS WILL REVERT TO OUR 2021-22 CCS REOPENING PLAN V4
2021-22 Reopening Plans NOW available in English. Spanish version coming soon.
COVID-19 STAFF
CCS COVID-19 Coordinator
Tameeka Richards, Director of Pupil Personnel Services
ReOpening Quick Links
Our Student Support Team is composed of guidance counselors, social workers, and family engagement coordinators who partner and collaborate with parents/guardians, students, administrators, teachers, and the community at large; to provide comprehensive services to students to ensure their social-emotional well-being. Due to the nature of SEL work, several groups must be involved in the development and implementation of a successful program. Our program was developed with input from our chief executive officer, certified school counselors, social workers, principals, family engagement coordinators; and will be informed by research and feedback from families, students, and community members.
Social & Emotional Well-being
2021-22 Start Date: updated August 25 for all sites
Please note: Throughout the 2021-22 school year, Fridays will be half-days for scholars to allow for staff training and professional development.
Grade levels at each site:
Grades K-3: 710 Hartman Lane
Grades 4-5: 15-26 Central Avenue
Grades 6-8: 12-79 Redfern Avenue
Grades 9-10: 15-20 Central Avenue
SY 2020-21 Plan History
On Friday, July 17th, 2020 Reopening Guidance was released from NYS Education for all public schools. Prior to that date the CCS Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees were meeting regularly in anticipation of the new school year. CCS developed a full Reopening Plan specific to the needs of our scholars, families, staff, and school facilities following the requirements provided by the state.
Our 2020-21 school year began on Monday, August 24th with Remote Learning for all grades. The Board of Trustees in its February 24, 2021 meeting determined that the school would remain remote through the end of the 2020-21 school year. For more details on this decision click HERE. This page has been provided to give a comprehensive picture of our school’s reopening for the 2020-21 school year. It is important to note that pieces of this plan will change as new guidance is released from state and local officials.