AS ANNOUNCED ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2020:
COVID benchmark data for Maricopa County, as well as the areas the majority of Horizon Honors Schools students reside, is trending in a positive direction. If the trends continue, the Horizon Honors Schools campus will reopen to in-person classes pending School Board approval at the September 4th School Board Meeting. Horizon Honors will also offer Remote Learning through at least the end of the Second Quarter.
Beginning September 14, the Horizon Honors Campus re-opening plan will occur in three phases:
Monday, September 14th: Secondary School students in Grades 7-12 may return to campus, following the full-day school schedule. Secondary School students who choose to return to campus on October 7 or choose Remote Learning through December 18 will begin Remote Learning on September 14 following the full-day school schedule.
Monday, September 21st: Elementary School students in Grades K-6 may return to campus, following the first quarter modified school day schedule, with dismissal at noon. Elementary School students who choose to return to campus on October 7 or choose Remote Learning through December 18 will begin Remote Learning on September 21 following the first quarter modified school day schedule.
Wednesday, October 7th: All Horizon Honors students in Grades K-12 may return to campus, following the full-day school schedules. Secondary students enrolled in this Learning Choice will be in Remote Learning from September 14-25. Elementary students enrolled in this Learning Choice will be in Remote Learning from September 21-25.
This phased plan follows CDC guidelines and will allow staff to monitor and adjust mitigation strategies while students acclimate to new routines and procedures.
Face coverings are required for all staff and students (age 2+) when inside school buildings, anywhere on school grounds, inside school vehicles, and at school-related activities, whether indoor or outdoor. Face coverings will not be supplied by the schools.
Students will be allowed to remove face coverings while eating or drinking. In addition, students may not be required to wear face coverings outside in playground settings or during some PE activities. Finally, students may be allowed breaks to remove their face coverings. However, please understand that social distancing is not guaranteed.
Please pack extra face coverings in student backpacks, as coverings may get dirty during the day. Again, the schools will not supply face coverings.
Face coverings MUST:
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fully cover a person's nose and mouth
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fit snugly but comfortably against the sides of the face and under the chin
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remain affixed in place without the use of one's hands
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not have holes except for band-style masks when actively playing an instrument
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not be face shields. However, face shields may be used in addition to a face covering
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follow the "all clothing and accessory guidelines" dress code guidelines.
Elementary School Dress Code
Middle School Dress Code
High School Dress Code
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be laundered regularly or disposed of appropriately
2020-2021 LEARNING CHOICES:
*HORIZON HONORS TEACHERS*
*HORIZON HONORS CURRICULUM*
*IN-PERSON & REMOTE SYNCHRONOUS LEARNING*
