Our COVID-19 Task Force plans with continual monitoring of the guidelines and requirements issued by public health and educational agencies, and takes them into consideration in updating plans, policies, and procedures. We are determined to be well prepared and ready to respond to changing conditions and scenarios. This document reflects our plans based on the current guidelines, and as always, the health and safety of all children and adults on campus remains our top priority.

Questions? Please email COVID@etonschool.org.

Updated 16 March 2022

Eton School Health Policy

In addition to the Eton School Safe plan, we have a Health Policy that is signed by a nurse from the Public Health--Seattle & King County. Please refer to this policy for all health related matters outside of COVID-19.

View Eton School's Health Policy (pdf)

FAQ

What is the procedure for when a student tests positive?

A student has a positive COVID-19 test outside of the school day:

Parent/Guardian notifies Eton School via email at COVID@etonschool.org.
Eton School notifies all who are in close contact.
Eton School updates the general community that were not in close contact.
A report if filed with Public Health-Seattle & King County.

A student has a positive COVID-19 test during the school day:

Student moves to an isolation room.
Parents/Guardians are notified and come pick up the student.
Eton School notifies all who are in close contact.
Eton School updates the general community that were not in close contact.
A report if filed with Public Health-Seattle & King County.

If a child is sent home because they have COVID-19 symptoms at school, do siblings have to go home too?

If the child sent home only has symptoms and not a confirmed positive COVID-19 test, the siblings who do not have symptoms do not need to be quarantined or sent home.
If the original sick child tests positive for COVID-19, then the child must stay home and isolate, and siblings may continue to attend school.
Siblings and other family members of a child with symptoms should monitor their health and, if any symptoms arise, they should stay home from school or child care and be tested for COVID-19 as soon as possible.

If a student is a close contact of a confirmed COVID-19 case, can their sibling come to school?

When would the school shut down?

What is the masking guidance?

Masks at school are optional per Washington State guidelines.
Public Health-Seattle & King County recommend the following:
- Masks that fit snuggly without gaps and cover the nose and mouth.
- Highest quality masks in order:
  - Certified N95, KN95, or K94 masks (disposable and now available in children’s sizes)
  - Surgical masks (disposable) that have been tested and meet a national standard (ASTM 2/3).
  - Cloth masks
Wear face-covering properly.
Change your mask when it gets moist.
Wash your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer before putting on a mask and after removing one.
More information: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/current-guidance/masks.aspx

What about getting my child be tested?

What steps are you taking to reduce potential exposure for students and staff?

Eton School has planned and put the following in place to reduce exposure for everyone on campus:

General Health

Masks are optional
Promotion of hand washing through the day
Monitoring of student and employee attendance and absences
Cleaning of classrooms and other areas

Physical Distancing

Additional places for arrival and dismissal to reduce mixing and use of common areas.
Small groups with limited mixing during the school day while on campus.
Students have designated workspace.
Outside space is set up for a class to use during the day.
Childcare is in smaller consistent groups.

Supplies and Food

Students have their own school supplies.
Students eat snacks and lunch in their designated space.
Each student brings and uses their own water bottle, which can be refilled at school.

Attendance and Illness

Monitoring of student and employee attendance and absences.
Plan and steps for when a student or employee becomes sick while on campus (see Eton Safe Plan for details).
Plan and steps for when there is a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 (see Eton Safe Plan for details).

What are your screening procedures?

What are you doing about cleaning and sanitizing?

Classrooms

Robust daily cleaning schedule for all materials and fixtures per the DOH guidelines:

Soap and water for cleaning and then sanitization with the use of a COVID-19 approved disinfectant.
Eton School uses Oxivir Five 16 (mixed according to directions).
Alcohol wipes or 60% isopropyl alcohol are used to clean keyboards and electronics.
Outdoor areas receive regular routine cleaning and do not require disinfection per DOH guidelines.

Restrooms

All buildings have contact-free soap and paper towel dispensers.
Restroom contact surfaces are cleaned frequently during the day.

Ventilation

Each classroom has its own portable air purifier.
Outside windows and doors are left open more frequently.

General Cleaning and Maintenance

The school uses a janitorial service for the day-to-day maintenance of hard surfaces and carpeted floors. They use TruShot by SC Johnson, a disinfectant cleaner for hospitals, which is an anti-bacterial and virucide. They clean high-touch areas and surfaces nightly throughout the entire campus and conduct a deeper cleaning in as many rooms as possible each night—this means that all rooms are getting a deep cleaning every second or third night.

With my child is coming for on-campus learning, what can I do to help protect them?

Here are some suggestions and tips to help protect your child and your family:

Monitor your family's health and watch for signs of COVID-19.
Limit the personal items your child brings to school. A backpack or bag to keep things together, a lunch box, snack and water bottle are all that is needed each day.
Practice wearing the mask, chat about the reason for wearing it, and when it is okay to remove it, such as at lunch when eating.
Discuss and practice physical distancing to help them gain a better understanding of their own space and distance.
Practice washing hands and talk about when to wash hands during the day.
Send extra masks in case the one being worn needs to be changed.
After picking up from school:
- Remove your child's mask once in the car and put it in a bag.
- Use hand sanitizer after removing the mask.
Keep your child home if they are feeling ill.

What if I have additional questions?

Goals for Eton School Safe

*Based on Guidelines and Recommendations:

Washington State Coronavirus Response (COVID-19)

Washington State Department of Health (DOH)

Public Health – Seattle & King County

Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF)

Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)

Our Pledge

As Eton School, we are a community that takes care of and supports each other. An aspect of supporting and taking care of one another encompasses working together to control the transmission of COVID-19 and to protect those who are most vulnerable to it while upholding our mission of educating the whole child. As a community, we stand together in taking this pledge to protect ourselves, protect others, and protect our community.

Our 2021-2022 Academic Year Plan

Our smaller size and independence allow us to be more nimble and make adjustments responsively and proactively, depending on the needs of the moment. We are also able to make decisions and plan our operations in a student-centered way that puts the needs of children first.

We are currently offering Model 1, in-person learning on our campus for all students, and we commit to making sure we proceed in a way that prioritizes health and safety. This commitment requires utilizing additional spaces and keeping student classes and groups limited in size. The plans for the various grade levels are presented in more detail in this document.

In our plans for in-person learning, we have built in the flexibility to move between the other models as mandated, and a commitment to transparency and partnership within our community.

Development of Three Models of Instruction and Learning

Model 1:In-Person Classroom Instruction with Childcare Available

Model 2: Remote Learning for Grades 1-8 with Choice Option for Age 3-Kindergarten

Begins when our government mandates a school-wide shut down with the stipulation that childcare is allowed to remain open.

Grades 1-8 classrooms shift to remote instruction and learning.

Pre-elementary (Age 3-K) families choose one of the following options with the ability to switch options with a notification to the classroom teacher of two full school days:

A. Montessori inspired childcare on campus with the classroom assistant. Childcare care costs apply outside the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

B. Remote instruction with the classroom teacher.

Model 3: Remote Instruction

Remote Instruction and Learning for Models 2 and 3

Eton School teachers actively work on refining remote instruction and learning in the event of a mandated campus closure. At the Pre-elementary and Lower Elementary Levels, the teachers collaborate on the preparation and delivery of lessons as well as refining the use of Zoom to connect with students consistently. At the Upper Elementary and Middle School Levels, teachers continue to use and refine instruction through Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

During remote learning, Eton School teachers will check in with parents through individual conferences or group meetings. For grades 1 – 8, teachers will have prepped students on the use of various learning platforms during in-person learning so they are prepared to make the shift in the event there is a mandated campus closure.