Reopening Guide
Last Updated April 14, 2021, 1:40 p.m.
Given the favorable vaccination trends and low transmission rates in schools, Commonwealth will return more fully to in-person learning in the spring of 2021, with a majority of our students, faculty, and staff in our building every day.
The safety measures currently in place (masking, testing, controlled movements and eating, open windows, etc.) will continue, with some adjustments to accommodate the greater numbers—most notably, a reduction to a 3-foot social distance minimum. Please see below for details.
The return to in-person instruction is optional: students can participate in classes remotely via our existing Virtual Commonwealth platform if they wish. Please note that we will go forward with these plans only if trends in COVID remain favorable. We are prepared to shift to a fully online model immediately should the need arise.
Contact Us
If a Commonwealth student or member of their household exhibits any COVID-19 symptoms or tests positive for the virus, they should contact Front Office Manager Stephanie Poynter immediately: spoynter@commschool.org or 617-266-7525.
As always, students and families are welcome to contact Headmaster Bill Wharton or Assistant Head of School Rebecca Jackman with concerns as they arise. General questions about our reopening plans may be directed to communications@commschool.org.
Overview and Expectations
Health and Safety
- Daily Health Screenings
- Travel
- Testing
- Masks
- Hand Washing
- Social/Physical Distancing
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Cleaning and Sanitization
- Air Quality (HEPA Filters and HVAC System)
- Compliance and Consequences for Noncompliance
- Risk
- Resources
Daily Health Screenings
Travel
Testing
Masks
Hand Washing
Social/Physical Distancing
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Cleaning and Sanitization
Air Quality (HEPA Filters and HVAC System)
Compliance and Consequences for Noncompliance
Risk
Resources
Response Protocols and Communications
Student Schedules
- Moving Between In-Person and Remote Learning
- Participating in School Remotely
- Class Schedules
- Before and After School
- Student Attendance Policy
- Coming in Late or Leaving School Early
Moving Between In-Person and Remote Learning
Participating in School Remotely
Class Schedules
Before and After School
Student Attendance Policy
Coming in Late or Leaving School Early
Building Logistics
- Eating (Lunch and Snack)
- Entering and Exiting the Building
- Classrooms
- Hallways
- Bathrooms
- Cafegymnatorium
- Cubbies and Personal Belongings
- Commuting to School/Transportation
- Visitors
- Water Fountains
- School Gatherings and Events
Eating (Lunch and Snack)
Entering and Exiting the Building
Classrooms
Hallways
Bathrooms
Cafegymnatorium
Cubbies and Personal Belongings
Commuting to School/Transportation
Visitors
Water Fountains
School Gatherings and Events