Greetings North High Families!
As you know, beginning Monday, February 28, we will move to a school environment where masks are respectfully recommended. Each member of our school community will be responsible for choosing whether they wear a mask or not.
Just as we set expectations as we transitioned back to in-person school in August, I wanted to establish expectations as we make this next step within our school community.
First, masks are respectfully recommended - with the focus on respect. Everyone in our school community has a unique set of circumstances in their life that will guide their personal decision of whether or not to wear a mask. It is on all of us to continue to show respect to each other at all times, including about this personal decision. We should never pass judgment on others based on our own situations. It goes without saying that bullying or harassment of ANY kind will not be tolerated, and I expect that all of you will be considerate and kind to the staff members and peers who may choose differently than you. Remember, you don’t necessarily know someone’s personal situation, so I ask that you honor people’s choices with respect.
Second, many of our mitigation measures will continue:
- Sick students/staff will be expected to stay home from school and Covid positive cases still must follow the 5-day quarantine. However, contact tracing will end.
- The district will continue to follow federal laws, including masking on buses and in District vehicles and applicable state laws; Students must continue to wear a mask on the bus (including TCD buses) at all times and when in the Driver Education vehicles.
- Masking will be required in the health offices.
- We will continue to bring in twice as much outside air as is required.
- If students are having any trouble transitioning to this change, please reach out to a member of the CSSS team, and we will be happy to assist your child.
Finally, the school will provide KN95 masks for students who wish to use them. They are and will continue to be available in the bookstore during regular school hours.
We appreciate your continued patience and support during yet another pivot with mitigation measures. I have talked to many students over the last few weeks, and I know that when we take the time to sit down and talk through our issues, we almost always come to a favorable conclusion - because everyone comes to the table respecting one another. I appreciate that continued respect through this change, and please feel free to reach out should you have any questions.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Courtney