School Year 2020-21
Covid-19 Response
Falmouth Academy began the school year in a hybrid model, with middle schoolers coming to campus every day and high schoolers alternating weekly between on-campus and remote attendance. Doing so not only reduced density in our corridors and other shared spaces, but it also allowed us to introduce and normalize a number of new practices and protocols with the benefit of fewer students and more adults in the building at any one time.
In considering all of the data, particularly our own run of good health, local case counts that remain relatively favorable, Falmouth Academy modified its model so that all students were on-campus through Christmas break with the exception of a measured transition back to campus after Thanksgiving.
This on-campus model will continue. However, it is contingent on the usual factors: should we determine that the increased number of students on campus precludes us from enforcing school protocols, or should school and local health conditions worsen, we are fully prepared to return to a remote model.
Prior to coming to school, parents, faculty, and staff complete an online health survey via MEDBOT. If they have symptoms, they must follow the COVID Health Guidelines. Questions about COVID should be emailed to covidresponseteam@falmouthacademy.org
In considering all of the data, particularly our own run of good health, local case counts that remain relatively favorable, Falmouth Academy modified its model so that all students were on-campus through Christmas break with the exception of a measured transition back to campus after Thanksgiving.
This on-campus model will continue. However, it is contingent on the usual factors: should we determine that the increased number of students on campus precludes us from enforcing school protocols, or should school and local health conditions worsen, we are fully prepared to return to a remote model.
Prior to coming to school, parents, faculty, and staff complete an online health survey via MEDBOT. If they have symptoms, they must follow the COVID Health Guidelines. Questions about COVID should be emailed to covidresponseteam@falmouthacademy.org
Covid-19 Health Considerations
UPDATED: January 20, 2021
We hope the following information will help familiarize families with Falmouth Academy’s response to various Covid-19 scenarios. Families, particularly those who live on the Vineyard or beyond the immediate area, are encouraged to consider their own responses to these scenarios and to keep their emergency contact information updated as we all work together to keep our community healthy while we navigate the challenges associated with the pandemic.
Questions? Contact: covidresponseteam@falmouthacademy.org.
We hope the following information will help familiarize families with Falmouth Academy’s response to various Covid-19 scenarios. Families, particularly those who live on the Vineyard or beyond the immediate area, are encouraged to consider their own responses to these scenarios and to keep their emergency contact information updated as we all work together to keep our community healthy while we navigate the challenges associated with the pandemic.
Questions? Contact: covidresponseteam@falmouthacademy.org.
"Our deepest thanks for providing a modicum of normalcy in such uncertain times." - 2020/21 Parent
Protocols & Information
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TESTING POSITIVE for COVID-19
If a student tests positive for Covid-19, parents or guardians must notify the school immediately and email Covid Response Team Coordinator Charlie Jodoin at (covidresponseteam@falmouthacademy.org) with the date of their positive test. Teachers should do the same and call Mr. Jodoin directly.Read More -
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SYMPTOMATIC
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SYMPTOMS
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TESTING SITES
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FA COVID RESPONSE TEAM
Charlie Jodoin, COVID Response Coordinator (covidresponseteam@falmouthacademy.org)
Matt Green, Head of School
Ann Aviles, M.D., School Physician
Carol DiFalco, School Counselor
Carmen DiSanto, Operations and Business Manager
Mike Earley, Assistant Head of School
Olivia Riddiford, Administrative Assistant
The current global health and economic crisis present some of our families with a range of unique challenges. Please know that Director of Finance and Operations Carmen DiSanto is available to discuss any questions or concerns specific to her office.
Falmouth Academy is carefully monitoring the situation related to COVID and is thoughtfully considering our responsibilities to our students, teachers, and families. On this page, you'll find messages to our parents from Head of School Matt Green and information provided by the Falmouth Academy leadership team.
Trusted sources of information about Covid-19.
COVID Communications to Parents
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