CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL TOGETHER
Teaching and Learning in the Uncertainty of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Planning for Fall 2020
With Virginia now in Phase III of reopening, Congressional School is planning for all students (infants - 8th grade) to be on campus for full days of school (Monday-Friday) when the school year opens in September. Our extensive campus, multiple buildings, and our small class sizes will allow us to arrange students and grades with ample social distancing and the four pillars in place for a safe return to school.
Congressional School’s CIRT task force is working diligently to implement a back to school strategy that allows for flexibility, transparency and prioritizes the health and safety of our community. The physical campus will be organized to support the return of students in the fall, with four learning scenarios to ensure a seamless educational experience whether in person or online.
Click the image at left to read our plan for the 2020-2021 school year.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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- Implement a four pillar approach to ensure a safe in-person learning and working environment for students and staff
- Maintain a flexible approach to teaching and learning
- Provide necessary training and support to staff, students, and parents to ensure teaching and learning is successful
- Communicate regularly, clearly, and transparently to all families, faculty and staff
- Provide social & emotional wellness support
We are still accepting 2020-2021 school year applications.
FOUR PILLARS TO SUPPORT A SAFE RETURN TO CAMPUS
Cleaning, Disinfecting, Sanitizing
Social Distancing
Personal Protective Equipment
Monitoring of Health Conditions
Read about our Health & Safety Guidelines for a Safe Return to School.
A FLEXIBLE APPROACH TO TEACHING AND LEARNING
Planning for the 2020-2021 school year involves a multi-pronged approach. The four scenarios below allow for flexibility to ensure the continuity of a robust Congressional School education during the uncertainty of the pandemic. Our Division Directors have created 4 short videos to help you understand each scenario.
Click the expand button to view the videos in full screen.
ON-CAMPUS LEARNING
HYBRID LEARNING
A combination of on-campus and virtual learning designed with smaller numbers of students on campus at one time to allow for enhanced physical distancing based on recommendations of local, state, and national health authorities and agencies.
BI-MODAL LEARNING
CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL ONLINE
A virtual learning environment designed to support students' continued growth and development and keep students and teachers connected. The program offers structure to a student's school day with a schedule of engaging and robust learning both on and off screen.
Learn more
NEWS & UPDATES
Congressional School staff members dressed as super heroes welcome the Infant & Toddler families back to campus on June 1, 2020.
As we prepared to reopen our Infant & Toddler program, our loving, creative teachers sent peekaboo videos to their students to show them that they don't have to be scared of the masks. Watch the video.
LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS
As we prepare for a new school year to begin on September 2, we will share regular updates and communications about our planning efforts. Copies of those communications will be archived below.
August 7, 2020
Read our plan to open school in fall 2020 Read More
July 15, 2020
Update on our plans for fall 2020 Read More
July 9 2020
Bi-Modal Learning Town Hall - Slide Deck
July 9, 2020
Auxiliary Program Update for fall 2020 Read More
July 1, 2020
Update on our plans for fall 2020 Read More
June 12, 2020
Remote Learning Tuition Discount for Infants/Toddlers, PS & JK and Introduction of Bimodal Learning Option Read More
To learn more or ask questions please contact:
Gretchen Herbst
Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid