COVID-19 FAQs
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School remains committed to safety and learning. Please find answers to many of your questions, information regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus), and our school's plan of action here.
Safety Guidelines FAQs
- How do we prevent getting and spreading COVID-19?
- STA COVID-19 Illness and Quarantine Guidelines
- Is my child required to wear a mask?
- Why are face shields not permitted?
- Will students be able to use the water fountain?
- There was a case of COVID in my child's class. How do you define close contact?
How do we prevent getting and spreading COVID-19?
STA COVID-19 Illness and Quarantine Guidelines
Is my child required to wear a mask?
Why are face shields not permitted?
Will students be able to use the water fountain?
There was a case of COVID in my child's class. How do you define close contact?
Academic Planning FAQs
- How are we going to make up the days for the delayed start?
- Can I drop my child off before 7:30 AM?
- Will children have to stay in the classroom all day?
- What if my child is behind academically from the spring?
- How will specials work in homeroom?
- Will students with learning differences still get the help they need?
- May I walk up to get my child after school at the Lower School?
How are we going to make up the days for the delayed start?
Can I drop my child off before 7:30 AM?
Will children have to stay in the classroom all day?
What if my child is behind academically from the spring?
How will specials work in homeroom?
Will students with learning differences still get the help they need?
May I walk up to get my child after school at the Lower School?
Emotional Support FAQs
- How are the students' mental/emotional needs going to be addressed?
- My child is very worried about school. What can I do?
- How will families choosing the Distance Learning Model be able to socialize safely?
How are the students' mental/emotional needs going to be addressed?
My child is very worried about school. What can I do?
How will families choosing the Distance Learning Model be able to socialize safely?
Distance Learning and STA@Home
- How do I move my child to STA@Home?
- What will the school day look like for my child? How much live instruction will they receive?
- How will my child turn in work?
- Will students who choose remote learning have a dedicated teacher?
- What is being done to ensure consistency, rigor, and quality of instruction for virtual remote learning? What training are teachers provided?
- What school resources are available for remote learners?
- Is the selection of a learning model considered a final commitment, or is it a changeable option for each family based on circumstances?
- What is the difference between synchronous and asynchronous instruction?
How do I move my child to STA@Home?
What will the school day look like for my child? How much live instruction will they receive?
How will my child turn in work?
Will students who choose remote learning have a dedicated teacher?
What is being done to ensure consistency, rigor, and quality of instruction for virtual remote learning? What training are teachers provided?
What school resources are available for remote learners?
Is the selection of a learning model considered a final commitment, or is it a changeable option for each family based on circumstances?
What is the difference between synchronous and asynchronous instruction?
Financial Questions
- I’m considering homeschooling my child or moving to another school to begin the school year. What if I withdraw and wish to return later?
- If there is a mandated school closure, will I receive a tuition refund? Do I get a discount in tuition if we choose STA@Home?
- I need help with tuition. Is there financial aid available?
I’m considering homeschooling my child or moving to another school to begin the school year. What if I withdraw and wish to return later?
If there is a mandated school closure, will I receive a tuition refund? Do I get a discount in tuition if we choose STA@Home?
I need help with tuition. Is there financial aid available?
5th–8th Grade Athletics FAQs
Updated 9.18.20
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