The academic leadership subgroups of the PRTF developed two models for teaching and learning for the 2020-21 academic year: Place-Based Teaching & Learning and Virtual Parallel Experience.
Virtual Parallel is not a separate distance or online learning program, but rather remote access to on-campus classroom instruction. Virtual Parallel students will Zoom into the classroom experience, track assignments, and complete assessments remotely. All students will have access to teachers for individual interaction and/or small group meetings.
Both models deliver a safe and robust curricular program to our students. We will continue to refine these models during the academic year, reflecting on and modifying our learning options regularly.
Schedule
Based on the input of the Pandemic Response Task Force, School leadership, and the Board of Trustees, St. Anne’s School will delay the first day of instruction for Lower and Middle School students to Wednesday, September 9. Program for Young Children will return to campus on Tuesday, September 8, as orignally planned. Sixth through Eighth Grades will begin instruction virtually, as we introduce Place-Based Teaching & Learning using a phased approach.
Lower School
Students arrive on campus on Wednesday, September 9 for Place-Based Teaching & Learning. Students that have opted for Virtual Parallel will also begin instruction on September 9.
Fifth Grade
Students arrive on campus on Wednesday, September 9 for Place-Based Teaching & Learning. Students that have opted for Virtual Parallel will also begin instruction on September 9.
Sixth and Seventh
Instruction begins virtually on September 9. Sixth and Seventh Grade students will return to campus on Monday, September 21. Students that have opted for Virtual Parallel will remain at home.
Eighth Grade
Instruction begins virtually on September 9. Eighth Grade students will return to campus on Wednesday, September 16. Students that have opted for Virtual Parallel will remain at home.
Return to School COVID-19 Policies & Procedures
Stay Informed
We encourage you stay up-to-date with the following resources:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Official Coronavirus Webpage
- World Health Organization Official Coronavirus Webpage
- Coronavirus vs. Other Illness/Allergy Symptoms
Updates from the Head of School
An archive of letters from the Head of School to St. Anne's School families.
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