Mrs. Karrie Boser, Healy High School Principal
August 31, 2020
Dear Pierz Healy High School Parents and Students:
We are excited to welcome our students back to school after what has been a very interesting spring and summer. We are just very thankful that at this time we are able to have this building full of students and staff! We have spent a lot of time putting safety measures in place to continue in this model as long as possible but will need your help in order to do this. We know you have been inundated with information this summer to not only inform you of the steps we were taking to begin our school year in person but also the things we needed your help with in order to do that. I won’t repeat those things but rather want to inform you of what Healy will look like this fall for your student(s). We would typically share this information at our open house, but unfortunately we are unable to have all 7th-12th grade students and families in our building, so this letter will hopefully address some of those items. With all of the challenges we are facing, I wanted to share the procedures we have put in place to help with the safety of your students but also share things that we were able to keep very similar to past experiences.
Safety measures put in place
Additional changes and accommodations
What will be similar to a “normal” year?
Parent Drop-off
Parent Pick-up During the School Day:
After School:
We know there are things we may have forgotten and also measures that we try and discover they don’t work, so will need to change. Thank you in advance for your flexibility and patience. We will do our best to provide the best year possible for your student(s)! Thanks for everything!
Sincerely,
Karrie Boser, Ed.D.
Principal, Healy High School
468.6458 x1208
Dear Pierz Healy High School Parents and Students:
We are excited to welcome our students back to school after what has been a very interesting spring and summer. We are just very thankful that at this time we are able to have this building full of students and staff! We have spent a lot of time putting safety measures in place to continue in this model as long as possible but will need your help in order to do this. We know you have been inundated with information this summer to not only inform you of the steps we were taking to begin our school year in person but also the things we needed your help with in order to do that. I won’t repeat those things but rather want to inform you of what Healy will look like this fall for your student(s). We would typically share this information at our open house, but unfortunately we are unable to have all 7th-12th grade students and families in our building, so this letter will hopefully address some of those items. With all of the challenges we are facing, I wanted to share the procedures we have put in place to help with the safety of your students but also share things that we were able to keep very similar to past experiences.
Safety measures put in place
- Block Schedule to reduce transitions (Red Day Hours 1, 3, 5, 7) (Black Day Hours 2, 4, 6, 8)
- 8:12-3:00 – School Day
- Students must report to their 1st hour class upon arrival--no hanging out in the halls, commons area, etc.
- Students should not arrive at school prior to 7:30 unless prearranged with a staff member
- Bus departs at 3:22 (students that need to be bussed after school will have set locations to report to until their bus arrives
- Staggered release times between classes and prior, to reduce hallway crowding
- Additional lunch shift to reduce crowding (4 lunch shifts) with additional seating to allow students appropriate spacing
- Due to no open house for grades 8-12, students should bring supplies the first day.
- Cleaning & disinfecting more often (between classes, etc.)
- Propping interior doors open that can be
- Hand Sanitizers placed throughout our building
- Water bottle filling stations replacing water fountains
- Automatic faucets in all bathrooms along with paper towels in place of hand dryers.
Additional changes and accommodations
- Breaks from masks will occur in every class period (social-distancing maintained when this occurs)
- Outdoor classrooms are being created
- Every student has a study hall in their schedule
- The library will be fully operational, however book check out will be digital with delivery of books to your student
What will be similar to a “normal” year?
- Students will still work in pairs/groups, time limits are in place for safety
- Students can still socialize with their peers (need to be masked and follow social distancing when possible)
- Teachers can still provide 1:1 instruction or help to your child; time limits are in place for safety
- Counseling and mental health services will be provided
Parent Drop-off
- Parents will be able to drop students off at Door 7 (behind school) at 7:30 and at Door 3 at 7:45.
- Students arriving after 8:10 should enter Door 2 (main Healy entrance).
Parent Pick-up During the School Day:
- (8:30 – 2:55) Students are picked up at Door 2
After School:
- (3:00 and later) Students are picked up outside the MAC (Door 22) after school. This will alleviate congestion in front and in back of our schools.
We know there are things we may have forgotten and also measures that we try and discover they don’t work, so will need to change. Thank you in advance for your flexibility and patience. We will do our best to provide the best year possible for your student(s)! Thanks for everything!
Sincerely,
Karrie Boser, Ed.D.
Principal, Healy High School
468.6458 x1208
