2020-2021RETURNING

TO WINSTON

The Winston School San Antonio, 8565 Ewing Halsell Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78229 | 210.615.6544

Winston is committed to a safe and successful return to learning in Fall 2020. We believe that on-campus learning is a key part of the educational experience, so along with numerous federal and state organizations, including the Texas Pediatric Society, we are encouraging students to return to campus in August.

However, we realize the importance of providing learning options for students who are unable to be on campus due to health risks for the student or family.

For that reason, Winston is offering in-person and distance learning options.*

This document outlines Winston’s plans for returning to school in August. The information in this document is subject to change as necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

STARTING SCHOOLIn order to maintain physical distance and other safety protocols, we are transforming our annual Welcome Back Picnic into Welcome to Winston, where new Winston families will meet the teachers and become familiar with campus. Event details will be sent directly to new families.

The first day of school is Monday, August 17th. Our goal is to continue the entire school year on campus, but we will have plans in place should we be forced to adjust. As always, our priority will be the students’ health, safety, and education, and we will communicate any changes as needed.

REUNITING

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*Families must select their learning option by August 1st via email to their child’s Head of School. Students must commit to the

selected plan for a full 6-week period.

On-Campus LearningStudents will rotate through regular classes and adhere to social distancing guidelines throughout the entire day. Computer and Art classes will take place in core classrooms.

To the fullest extent, classroom materials will not be shared. Until further notice, free time will be limited to individual activities and lockers will not be used.

Distance LearningGrades 3-6 will participate in a regular class schedule via Zoom.

Grades 1-2 will also participate in class via Zoom, but will adhere to a modified class schedule. Further details will be sent in August.

Students will be able to interact with classmates, participate in class discussion, and ask any questions in real time.

All daily assignments and grades will be posted on Google Classroom (which is now also linked with the FACTS platform).

TEACHING & LEARNINGTEACHING & LEARNING | LOWER SCHOOL

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*Full size class schedules can be found on the last page of this document.

An email will be sent from Louise Pastorino, Head of Lower School, in late July regarding your family’s choice of distance or on-campus learning. You must reply to that email by August 1st with your selection. Students must commit to the selected plan for a full 6-week period.

This year at Winston, families will have the option of choosing between an on-campus or distance learning option for their children. Regardless of the choice, faculty and administration are doing everything possible to create a “normal” class experience.

Art & PE classes will still take place, teachers will adhere to a regular curriculum, and standard grading procedures will be implemented. Recess will take place, but will be modified to ensure distancing guidelines are followed.

Lower School students will begin the day in their Reading classroom, where attendance and lunch orders will be taken and morning announcements will take place.

LEARNING OPTIONS

Class attendance is mandatory for both on-campus and distance learning.

On-Campus Learning Students will rotate through regular classes and adhere to social distancing guidelines throughout the entire day.

To the fullest extent, classroom materials will not be shared. Until further notice, lockers will not be used. Upon leaving a classroom, desks will be sanitized.

Distance LearningStudents will participate in their regular class schedule via Zoom. This platform will enable students to participate in class discussion and ask any questions in real time.

All daily assignments and grades will be posted on Google Class-rooms, which is now also linked with the FACTS platform).

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TEACHING & LEARNING | MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL

*Full size class schedules can be found on the last page of this

An email will be sent from Steve Yocham, Head of Middle & Upper School, on July 22nd regarding your family’s choice of distance or in-person learning. You must reply to that email by August 1st with your selection. Students must commit to the selected plan for a full 6-week period.

This year at Winston, families will have the option of choosing between an on-campus or distance learning option for their children. Regard-less of the choice, faculty and administration are doing everything possible to create a “normal” class experience.

Art & PE classes will still take place, teachers will adhere to a regular curriculum, and standard grading procedures will be implemented. College & Career Counseling and tutoring will be available to all stu-dents. Middle & Upper School students will begin the day in their Advi-sory classroom. In this class, attendance and lunch orders will be taken, morning announcements will take place, and students will turn in their cell phones and pick up their school-provided Chromebooks.

LEARNING OPTIONS

Class attendance is mandatory for both on-campus and distance learning.

SAFE PRACTICES

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FAMILY TO-DO LIST:

� Discuss healthy practices with your children.

� Practice hand-washing.

� Practice safe coughing and sneezing (into your arm).

� Purchase face coverings (these are also available on the Lands’ End school uniform site).

� Practice staying 6 feet apart.

� Encourage time outside.

� Prioritize mental health and encourage questions. This is a stressful time for children!

� Encourage creative activities and hobbies.

� Talk to us. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school.

WINSTON IS PROVIDING: y Touch-free hand sanitizing stations at every entrance y Contactless thermometers y Hand sanitizer in every classroom y Disinfectant wipes in every classroom y Electrostatic sanitizing spray y Clear partitions where necessary y Individual classroom supplies when possible y Regular sanitation of shared classroom supplies

FAMILY COMMITMENT:This year, the entire Winston com-munity will need to band together to ensure the health and safety of our students. We ask that Win-ston families commit to follow our guidelines and agree to keep their children home if they exhibit any COVID-like symptoms.

Returning to campus is going to look and feel different this year. Win-ston is implementing procedures to support physical distancing and keep a clean, sanitized environment. These protocols will be discussed with students in detail throughout the first few weeks of school.

Every classroom on campus has been reconfigured to ensure students can remain 6 feet apart at all times.

Additionally, Winston’s new fine arts facility is slated to open this fall, giv-ing us an additional 30,000 square feet to spread out and adhere to social distancing guidelines.

CARPOOLParents will be asked to remain in vehicles and will be encouraged to wear masks. Students will have their temperature taken upon arrival. Parents are asked to remain in the carpool line until student is confirmed as safe to remain at school. Upon entering the building, students will use provided hospital-grade handsanitizer and will proceed to an assigned location.

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SAFE PRACTICES

ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL

Four separate points of entry will be used each morning:

y Lower School will enter through the front gates & will be directed through the front courtyard doors.

y Middle School will enter through the front gates & will be directed to the back courtyard doors.

y Upper School will enter through the front doors.

y Middle & Upper School students with an advisory in the new building will enter through the new facility’s lobby.

Students will not gather in thecourtyard or gym in the morning.Instead, they will be directed totheir assigned location:

y Lower School: 1st Period Reading classroom

y Middle & Upper School: Advisory classroom

At Dismissal, students will exit the same doors they entered at the start of the school day.

CLASS ROTATIONLower School rotation will be limited. When rotating, teachers will use staggered passing periods.

Middle & Upper School will adhere to normal rotation and staggered passing periods. When students leave a class, they will each sanitize their desks.

During passing periods, students will be monitored and cones will be used to direct traffic flow. Restrooms will be unavailable during passing periods.

GENERAL SAFETY � Face coverings are mandatory for

all students. Students should bring a clean mask or shield every day.

� Water fountains will be turned off; students should bring their own water bottles.

� Additional safety supplies, including masks, sanitizer, and disinfectant are available in the front office.

� Visitor access to school facilities will be limited.

� Gathering sizes will be restricted.

� Classrooms will be sanitized daily.

� Students must stay home if they feel ill.

TEACHING & LEARNINGEXTRACURRICULAR & ANCILLARY PROGRAMS

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FINE ARTSWinston’s new Fine Arts facility

provides the perfect environment for

our students to practice safe protocol.

The building will allow for increased

space and flexible classroom options

(outdoors, auditorium seating, etc.).

The Fine Arts programs, including all

classes, will continue as normally as

possible. Further information will be

provided once school begins.

EXTENDED DAY PROGRAMWe are continuing with plans to conduct Winston’s Extended Day Program. At this time, we are evaluating the structure of the program, including limiting the number of students in the class. More information will come in August.

OTHER EXTRACURRICULARSAll students, regardless of which learning option they choose, will be encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities. Specific club plans for meetings and events will be announced at the start of the school year. Some activities will be limited to on-campus learning.

LUNCHWinston is working with our lunch provider, Cafeteria Services, to develop safe and healthy lunch protocols. Protective shields and single-use products will be used and students will remain 6 feet apart at all times. For Middle & Upper School students, lunch arrival and dismissal will be staggered. Winston’s new facility includes a large, full-service Dining Hall. We plan to start the school year using this space for the lunch program. If necessity dictates, Winston is prepared for students to have lunch in their classrooms.

ATHLETICSSummer sports and conditioning camps took place over the summer and were compliant with all necessary guidelines. These camps allowed our students to stay in shape without putting their health at risk. We fully intend to continue athletics in the fall. Regular PE classes will continue on campus, barring any governmental restrictions.At this time we are still waiting on official guidelines from TAIAO regarding formal competition. We will notify parents once we receive guidance on this issue. During athletic practices and PE classes, students will practice social distancing as recommended, sanitize equipment regularly, and will practice good general hygiene. Specific guidelines will be announced at the start of the school year.

Winston remains committed to our mission of providing a personalized education, regardless of whether the learning takes place in person or online.

We will implement synchronous learning for online and in-person classes this year. This will enable students to participate in class discussions, adhere to regular class schedules, and communicate with teachers effectively.

WINSTON’S UNIQUE POSITIONFor 36 years, Winston has served students who learn differently. Our faculty and administration is uniquely positioned to tackle the educational challenges posed by COVID-19.

We are all in this situation together. Our dedication to educating bright students with learning differences has not changed, and we will continue to push ahead through these difficult times. We appreciate your patience as we have morphed and developed our plans in response to this global pandemic.

We encourage you to follow our social media pages for current

updates and information on upcoming Zoom conversations with our administrative team.

We can’t wait to see you in August!

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THE WINSTON STANDARD

y Small class sizes are already the norm.

y Teachers use the “spiral approach” to education; concepts that may have been overlooked in the spring will be re-taught.

y Chromebooks are available to all students.

y Teachers offer tutoring services to students.

y Our 15-acre campus allows for students to spread out.

AT WINSTON:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTWinston teachers are prepared to implement even stronger online education programs than we did in the spring. Teachers have been trained in Google Classrooms, conferencing platforms, and more. Many teachers enrolled in intensive training courses over the summer to further their skills. In all, Winston faculty has participated in over 500 hours of professional development this summer.

2020 CLASS SCHEDULES

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On-Campus Class Plan The Winston School San Antonio Fall 2020

Lower School

Entrance & Dismissal Procedures • Lower School students will enter through the front gates and into the building

through the doors from the courtyard. Dismissal will also be through the gates.• Masks will be worn, temperatures will be taken. Parents are asked to wait until the

student is conÞrmed as safe to remain at school. Students will use hospital-grade hand sanitizer upon entry.

• Lower School students will immediately proceed to their 1st period Reading class.

Class Rotation • In 1st Period Reading Class:

• Attendance & lunch orders will be taken• Morning announcements will be made

• Lower School students will have a limited rotation schedule• Passing periods will be staggered to avoid close student contact• Computers and Art will be taught in core classrooms.

Lunch Procedures • Students will have lunch in the new Dining & Assembly Hall, and will adhere to

social distancing guidelines on arrival, on dismissal and while seated.

Class M, T, Th, F Wed

1st Period Reading 8:00 – 8:58 8:13 – 8:53

2nd Period Language Arts 9:01 – 9:46 8:56 – 9:36

3rd Period Math 9:49 – 10:34 9:39 – 10:19

Free?me A and B Cores Recess C and D Cores 10:34-10:55 10:19-10:40

Lower School Lunch 10:55-11:20 10:40 - 11:05

Free?me C and D Cores Recess A and B Cores 11:20– 11:40 11:05 – 11:25

4th Period Math 11:45-12:25 11:30 - 11:58

5th Period 12:25 – 1:10 12:01 – 12:41

6th Period 1:13 – 1:58 12:44 – 1:24

7th Period 2:01 – 2:47 1:27 – 1:57

Dismissal 2:50 2:00

On-Campus Class Plan The Winston School San Antonio Fall 2020

Middle & Upper School

Entrance & Dismissal Procedures • Masks will be worn, temperatures will be taken. Parents are asked to wait until the

student is conÞrmed as safe to remain at school. Students will use hospital-grade hand sanitizer upon entry.

• Middle and Upper School students will immediately proceed to their advisory class• Middle School will enter through the back door of the school.• Upper School will enter through the courtyard gates.• Middle & Upper School students who have an advisory class in the new

building will enter through the new buildingÕs lobby.• Students will be dismissed from their designated morning entrance doors.

• Additional dismissal procedures will be developed based on extracurricular activity participation

Class Rotation • Students will have a regular class schedule with normal rotation, and staggered

passing periods.• In Advisory:

• Attendance & lunch orders will be taken• Morning announcements will be made• Students will turn in their cell phones and pick up their Chromebooks

• The school day will end in Advisory classes.

Class M, T, Th, F Wed

Advisory 8:00 – 8:10 8:00 - 8:10

1st Period 8:13 – 8:58 8:13 - 8:53

2nd Period 9:01 – 9:46 8:56 - 9:36

3rd Period 9:49 - 10:34 9:39 - 10:19

4th Period 10:37 - 11:22 10:22 - 11:02

MS Lunch / US Advisory 11:25 - 11:50 11:05 - 11:30

US Lunch / MS Advisory 11:55 - 12:20 11:33 - 11:58

5th Period 12:25 - 1:10 12:01 - 12:41

6th Period 1:13 – 1:58 12:44 – 1:24

7th Period 2:01 – 2:47 1:27 – 1:57

Advisory 2:50 2:00

The Winston School San Antonio | Fall 2020 | Lower School

The Winston School San Antonio | Fall 2020 Middle & Upper School

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