We want every member of the Genesis Academy family to feel comfortable returning to school either in person on campus or in a remote setting at home. Our mission focuses on creating an academic community with a personal touch, which are best accomplished with in-person, on-campus, face-to-face instruction and interaction. However, in response to COVID-19, the path we take to deliver on that mission will be flexible this year. Guided by the medial experts, we have created multiple approaches to how we will continue to deliver our curriculum; uninterrupted for a robust 2020-2021 academic year. Each plan was created with these principles in mind:

Enhanced safety measure, our number one priority-Our goal is to be on campus for as much of the year as possible. To minimize risks and exposure, we have set new guidelines on daily cleaning and sanitizing of our buildings, how movement throughout our campus occurs and how students interact with each in classrooms.

Our commitment to high-quality instruction-Our curriculum will not change, whether on campus or engaged in remote learning. Our learning options are inclusive for students returning to the campus as well as for those with special circumstances or who, have underlying health conditions.

Flexibility in moments of change-Based on guidance from the Government and Ministry of Health if a call is made for a nationwide lockdown we are ready to make any required shift from campus to remote learning seamless.

Genesis AcademyREOPENING

PLAN2020 -2021

SCHOOL OPENING DATES August 27 & 28 ..............High School Orientation (New students)August 28 ..................................... Preschool (K2 - Kindergarten)August 31 .................................School year begins (All students)

PRESCHOOL (PS)

Face to Face InstructionCampus Face-to Face Learning on campus

OPTIONALRemote Learning for those with underlying health concerns, special circumstances or personal preference (NOTICE to school required)

Limit large gatherings

Heightened safety measures

ELEMENTARY (EL)

Blended/Hybrid InstructionGrades 1-3Campus Face-to Face Learning on campus

Grades 4-6Hybrid A/B Day Model A staggered 2-day and bi-weekly Friday rotation schedule

OPTIONALRemote Learning for those with underlying health concerns, special circumstances or personal preference (NOTICE to school required)

Limit large gatherings

Heightened safety measuresHIGH SCHOOL (HS)

Blended/Hybrid InstructionHybrid A/B Day Model A staggered 2-day and bi-weekly Friday rotation schedule

OPTIONALRemote Learning for those with underlying health concerns, special circumstances or personal preference (NOTICE to school required)

Reduced number of students on campus

Limit large gatherings

Heightened safety measures

ALL (PS, EL, HS)Distance/Remote InstructionFully Remote LearningStudents with underlying health concerns, special circumstances or personal preference (NOTICE to school required)

NATIONWIDE MANDATORY LOCKDOWNAll students will receive instructions remotely

Over the last few years, Genesis Academy has invested in technology and training for teachers in implementing effective technological pedagogies. We have also upgraded classrooms and invested in online curricular materials to ensure that students have equal access to the curriculum whether they attend class remotely or onsite. The exclusive interactive technology suite including interactive boards, purchasing of learning and content management systems (i.e. Think Central, TeacherEase, Ignitia, Schoology, etc.), and all-in-one conference cameras will provide:

• A bridge between the physical and remote environment • Opportunities for collaboration • Cloud based online software to support interactive lesson delivery • State of the art video conferencing technology to enhance the learning experience no matter the location • Student access to curricular materials from any device • Routers to support upload and download speeds school wide • Surge protectors and batteries to ensure learning continues despite power outages

ENHANCEDTECHNOLOGYFOR EVERY CLASSROOM

Our K4 & K5 Preschool students online support curriculum and instructional platform which empowers students to access instructional materials from any device and enables teachers to create engaging experiences within the digital resources.

GSuite for Education is our school’s communication and collaboration tools for learning anywhere, anytime, and on any device.

Our K2 & K3 Preschool students online support curriculum and instructional platform which empowers students to access instructional materials from any device and enables teachers to create engaging experiences within the digital resources.

Google Classroom is commonly used by students starting in Lower School through Upper School. Teachers leverage Google Classroom to create classes, distribute assignments, assess, and provide feedback on student work.

Schoology is also commonly used by students starting in Lower School through Upper School. Teachers leverage Google Classroom to create classes, distribute assignments, assess, and provide feedback on student work.

DIGITAL PLATFORMS

Our school-wide Management Information System portal. Parents and students can access fees, grades, assignments, calendars, announcements etc.

Our Elementary School (EL) students digital books, online curriculum and instructional platform which empowers students to access instructional materials from any device and enables teachers to create engaging experiences within the digital resources.

Our High School (HS) students digital books, online curriculum and instructional platform which empowers students to access instructional materials from any device and enables teachers to create engaging experiences within the digital resources.

NEW SCHOOLWIDEPROCEEDURES• Students, faculty, and staff who have come into contact with positive Covid-19 individuals should remain home and return after the two week quarantine period • Students, faculty, and staff should remain home if they possess any of the following symptoms - Fever of 100.4 or higher -Shortnessofbreathordifficultybreathing - Body or muscle aches - Severe headache - Sore throat - Persistent cough - Loss of taste or smell - Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

PRE-ARRIVAL AND SELFCHECKS

• Arrival and pick-up of students in Grades 1-12 is at the Lovers Lane school parking lot• Cars are to enter Lovers Lane and drive through the southern (In) gate and exit the northern (Out) gate in a circular motion• Parking and lingering in the parking lot is no longer permitted• Arrival and pick-up of Preschoolers are at Dowdeswell Street gate entrance• Parents of are to park on the Eastern Parade on Dowdeswell Street and escort their child on the campus to the rear door entrance where they will be received by a teacher • Parents of Preschoolers in (K2-K4) must be signed in by a parent or guardian upon arrival and signed out at drop-off• Only faculty, staff and students are permitted entry into in the buildings• With the exception of K2, all students are required to wear a Genesis Academy face mask to enter the campus • Face masks must cover both the nose and mouth• Temperatures and hand sanitizing will be conducted at all campus checkpoints • Students must go directly to their homeroom once they arrive on campus • Pick-up MUST be on time of dismissal to avoid gatherings and ensure social distancing protocols are adhered to

ARRIVAL/PICK UP ON CAMPUS

REDUCED SOCIAL INTERACTION

DROP OFF &PICKUP PLAN

• Various entrances and exits will be utilized throughout the campus• Field trips postponed indefinitely• Eliminate weekly Cross Training in favor of in class devotions• Eliminate shared classroom supplies, materials, equipment• Implement one way walking guidelines throughout the campus• Limit the number of students in restrooms at one time

In order to reduce group sizes and limit the number of contacts each student has on campus, we will be implementing the following

Reduced Group Sizes• Eliminate the use of lockers and locker room (high school)• Lunch eaten in pre-determined spaces• Alternate lunchtimes (K2-K3, K4-K5, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-9, Grades 10-12)• Cohort style learning (Grades 4-12 separated unto A/B cohorts)• Possible Virtual presentations for school events such as Word Parade, Christmas Production, etc• Sport’s events postponed indefinitely

• A Genesis Academy mask must be worn at ALL times covering the nose and mouth. Exceptions will be made for eating and P.E. and swimming where a mask or shield is required.• Genesis Academy masks and shields will be provided for all students, faculty, and staff• Maintain 3-6ft distance in classrooms and on campus• Physical Education and swimming will be modified according to MOH guidelines (i.e. use of cohort, no more than 15 students in a class, the use of face shields)

Reduced Contacts• Faculty to travel to classrooms where possible• Parents and visitors on campus restricted (by appointment only)• Congregating in groups larger than five persons will not be permitted• Swim classes (Grades K4-6) will be held on campus• A security guard will be stationed on campus each day to monitor movement and to assist with COVID-19 school protocols

• Lunch and break times will be modified to reduce congregation and group size to allow students enough space to safely move around the campus • Menus will be located online, and payable online via Kanoo’s App, for easy selection• Students are welcome to bring snacks or lunch from home, as well as reusable water bottles

LUNCH & BREAK PROTOCOLS• Students will eat in classrooms or pre-determined outdoor spaces• Social distancing markers are placed on lunch benches and other appropriate places to remind students to social distance

• School clubs and community services are suspended until further notice

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES• All national and inter-school after school sports activities are currently on hold in accordance with the national sports protocols

Reducing the number of visitors on campus is important for the safety of all. Please use the following protocols to support our efforts:• Email -Principal: genesisacademybahamas@gmail.com Mrs. Melody Hanna -OfficeAdministrativeMatters office.genesis@gmail.com Ms. Imana Fonseca -Tuition & Fees accts.genesis@gmail.com Mr. Giorgio Knowles

COMMUNICATION -Kindergarten Concerns berylknowles@gmail.com Ms. Beryl Knowles -Elementary Concerns: genesisacademybahamas@gmail.com Mrs. Melody Hanna -High School Concerns noellyric@gmail.com Dr. Lyric Knowles -Refer to TeacherEase for Teacher Emails• Telephone: 242-328-4920/1• All in-person meetings will be scheduled by appointment ONLY

To reduce the amount of visitors on campus, we strongly encourage the paying of tuition and fees online and general communication to be done electronically or by phone. The health and safety protocols that all visitors must follow are:• Visitors must wear a proper mask covering both nose and mouth

OFFICE PROTOCOLS• Hand sanitizing station must be used upon entry• No more than two visitors will be allowed in the office at a time• Visitors are to remain in their cars or line-up outside where there are floor markings

HEALTH & SAFETY• Medical Grade HEPA filters installed in all rooms to sterilize airflow• Wash basins and hand sanitizing stations have been strategically placed throughout the campuses to ensure hand washing regularly• Frequently touched areas such as doorknobs, desks, etc., will be wiped clean by custodian throughout the day

CAMPUS SAFETY • Lunch areas will be cleaned and sanitized after each use• Daily cleaning will occur each evening, as well as frequent fogging or deep cleaning.

• A monitoring mobile app is required for parents to use which will enable daily registration of their child(ren)’s temperature(s) and answer symptom-related questions prior to arrival on campus • Faculty and staff are required to use the monitoring mobile app

HEALTH CHECKS• Students, faculty, and staff will not be allowed on campus if results are not favorable• Genesis will conduct daily random sampling to ensure adherence to this policy

• Student, faculty, or staff member will immediately be taken to the isolation room by school administration • Parents will be contacted to collect their child immediately (no more than 30 minutes from receiving the call). • Parents will be directed to contact a health professional immediately• Students, Faculty, or staff will not be permitted to return until cleared by health officials

ILLNESS THROUGHOUT THE DAY

• The school will comply with all contact tracing protocols required by the MOH• Any student, faculty, or staff testing positive for COVID-19, the school campus will close immediately for sanitization and cleaning as outlined by the MOH guidelines and remote learning will ensue

In the event a student, faculty, or staff is exhibiting symptoms of covid-19, the following guidelines will be followed

LEARNING AT A GLANCECAMPUS LIFE

Health screening protocols for all students, staff, faculty, and visitors.

Social distancing strongly enforced.

No parents or visitors will be permitted on campus (by appointment only)

Online menus and payment options.

The use of Genesis Academy face masks is mandatory (with the exception of students aged 2)

Enhanced sanitization and cleaning procedures

Any student or employee returning from a destination under a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice or under travel restrictions by local authorities, or whose household member has returned from such a destination, will be required to stay home for 14 days prior to returning to campus. This includes trips taken during school breaks.

HYBRID/DISTANCE LEARNING POLICIESPlease refer to the student parent handbook for the categorization of behavior violations.

UNIFORM • Students MUST be clad in a school uniform golf shirt for All VIRTUAL classes • Head coverings of any kind are NOT permitted (males included)

SCHOOL HOURS • Regular school hours apply (absenteeism and tardy will be recorded accordingly) • Students more than five minutes late to a virtual class without a valid excuse (sickness, technical difficulties, power outages) will not be permitted entry and will be marked absent • Parents must notify administration in writing (WhatsApp, email) if your child will be late • Students absent more than two days must present a sick slip to be excused

CAMERA ETIQUETTE & CLASS PREPAREDNESS • Students’ face MUST remain in the CENTER of the camera for the duration of the class (see photo for acceptable class posture) • Students must be clearly seen in the camera (the room should be well lit)

• Students MUST be in a central area or at a desk and NOT IN BED • All BACKGROUND NOISES AND DISTRACTIONS are to be eliminated (camera provides a wide view and audio is sensitive, therefore much discretion in this regard is advised) • Students must use LEGAL/REGISTERED name for ALL logins and emails • Students MUST be prepared for class (books, pencil, etc...) • NO chatting, watching videos or playing games during instructional time (Level 3 Behavior violation-Refer to Student Handbook)

UNIFORM POLICY• Refer to policy outlined in the student/parent handbook • Genesis Academy logo masks are required

SAMPLE SCHEDULESNote: Schedules are subject to change and only reflect blended classes. Should the school be required to resort to distance learning, schedules and times will be different.

UPPER ELEMENTARY

JUNIOR SCHOOLNote:Tofacilitatethecohortclassesandsufficienttimeforelectives,theendingtimeforhighschoolhasbeen extended to 3:00pm. This will be adjusted once we are able to resume school normally. Friday end-ingtimesat2:00pmremains.Schedulesaresubjecttochangeandonlyreflectblendedclasses.Shouldtheschoolberequiredtoresorttodistancelearning,schedulesandtimeswillbedifferent.

SENIOR SCHOOL