BCIT Medford

As we open school for the 2021-22 school year, there are several important COVID Protocols that will be in place. Similar to last year, these protocols are aligned to guidance provide by the NJDOE and BCDOH and are always subject to change.

In accordance with Executive Order No. 251, all BCIT faculty, staff, and students and visitors will have to wear masks inside any district building and where appropriate outside based on guidance provided by the NJDOE on August 20, 2021 Health and Safety Updates. When masks are worn, they must cover the mouth and nose at all times while on campus, both inside and outside on district property. Proper guidelines for wearing masks are subject to change pursuant to the recommendations provided by the CDC, BCDOH, and the Office of the Governor of New Jersey. Gaitors and shields may not be used as a substitute or replacement for masks unless prior approval is received due to circumstances which may impact the health, safety, or medical condition of a BCIT faculty, staff, or student.

Masks MUST be worn at all times when on a bus!!!

If you have a medical concern regarding the mask please contact the Nurse at dbaptiste@burlcoschools.org.

Click on the button below to view the entire Re-Opening Plan.

Students will be required to complete the COVID Screening form in the Genesis Parent Portal ONE time prior to Sept. 8, 2021 (First day of school). This screening form identifies the two categories of the different COVID symptoms that parents need to be familiar with when sending your child to school. If you child is demonstrating symptoms according to the screening form please keep your child home and call the nurse immediately.

If you are having issues getting into the Genesis Parent Portal, please call the guidance department at ext. 8418 or 8423.

Bus Drop Off

• You will enter the building using the Student Entrance ramp in the rear of the building
• Once you enter the building, you will be permitted to go to one of three locations: Gym, Auditorium, or Cafeteria (if you) are having breakfast. Only students that will be eating breakfast will be permitted to sit in the cafeteria.
• Each designated area will be supervised by staff and will have seating identified according to social distancing protocols. Students are to sit only on the PAW Print sticker. Once you are in the Gym or Auditorium, you will have to stay in that location until the 8:12 am bell rings.
• If you want to get breakfast, you should report to the cafeteria first, and then after eating, report to either the Gym or the Auditorium.
• Students will only be permitted to wait in the hallways once the three main areas are at capacity.

Student Drop Off (No Bus):

• If you are getting dropped off you will use the main loop in the front of the building. The Drop Off Location is the flag pole. The building will be open promptly at 7:50 am.
• You will then enter through the doors under the BCIT Medford sign.
• DO NOT ENTER THROUGH THE MAIN OFFICE.
• Students will be permitted to go to one of three locations: Gym, Auditorium, or Cafeteria (if you) are having breakfast. Only students that will be eating breakfast will be permitted to sit in the cafeteria.

Due to social distancing protocols, we will be splitting our lunch periods into two sessions per lunch period. Five students per table will be permitted during the lunch sessions. Students will be required to complete the Cafeteria Seating Form by utilizing a QR Code on the table or accessing the form via the Medford web page. The process will be explained during the grade levels on the first day of school.

Lunch Sessions:

Each lunch period will be split into (2) 18 minute sessions with 4 minutes of change over time. Students will be informed of what session they will attend by the color of their schedules in homeroom on the first day of school. Aqua colored schedules will have lunch the first session and Pink colored schedules will report to the auditorium first during their assigned lunch period. The students will then switch locations for the second half of their assigned lunch period.

Students in the auditorium will utilize this time as a study hall. Snack style food will be permitted in designated areas of the auditorium. Students will be permitted to stay in the auditorium if they do not wish to attend the cafeteria session.

Masks should be worn when students are not eating.

The table below will explain the process:

Students who are required to quarantine due to a positive COVID test or a Close Contact to a confirmed positive COVID test will be required to follow their schedules virtually via a Google Meet. The school nurse, Donna Baptiste, will officially place students on our Quarantine List and will communicate this information to parents and the appropriate staff members to inform them on the exclusion. Students will receive full credit for the day if they attend all their classes for the day including homeroom.

Students that are not on the Quarantine List or do not meet the attendance policy for an excused absence will be marked as an Unexcused Absence in Genesis. Please refer to the district attendance policy for the list of approved absences.

Quarantine and Instruction

Students who are told to quarantine will be required to log into each class for the duration of the period. Online students can:

• Listen to lectures or small group discussions

• Work independently on assignments

• Participate in classroom discussions virtually

Expectations for Attendance:

• The school nurse will identify students who need to quarantine and alert the teachers regarding the start and end dates.

• Students who are identified as needing to quarantine by the school will be provided with online instruction. Students are only permitted to attend virtual classes if they are quarantined.

• Students are expected to log into their homeroom at 8:20 and attend all classes in order to receive credit for the school day.
  

• Classwork and assignments will be due by the end of the block or as assigned by each teacher.

All Restrooms will be open this year!!!

Teachers will allow one student at a time out of their class for the lavatory unless there is an emergency. The restrooms will have limited capacity. Staff will monitor the restrooms to ensure the safety of the students.

Water Fountains and Water Filling Stations will be in full operation!!! Students are encouraged to utilize their own water bottles throughout the day.

DO NOT SHARE BOTTLES WITH OTHER STUDENTS!!!

The PE staff are working on procedures for safely and efficiently implementing PE class. These plans will be communicated to your child during the first week of school if they have PE first semester.

More information will be provided by the PE staff to the students and families once the plan is finalized. Students will not be required to change for PE class until the finalized plans are communicated to the students and parents.

Please be sure to have the following items complete or ready to go for the first day of school:

1. The online COVID form must be completed by parents prior to start of school
2. BCIT Medford issued Chrome book - fully charged
3. Name of HR Teacher and HR room #
4. Appropriate clothing and required appropriate mask
5. Bus information for dismissal (Bus Company Name, Bus #, etc.) Very Important!!!