STEM Connextion Academy

Terms & Conditions:

COVID-19 Safety Plan

Our on-site learning lab at the White Rock location is open for in person learning. However, students will be required to wear masks while receiving services inside our facility. All staff members are also required to wear masks when servicing students. Our general safety guidelines will include:

Staff Training- all staff members will be required to complete a training on following appropriate CDC guidelines for maintaining safe learning and working environment in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in environments for both children and adults.

Staff self-screening- Teachers and staff will self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms prior to coming onto campus each day. The self-screening will include taking their own temperature and answering the following questions:

Question 1)

In the past two weeks, have you had close or direct contact or live with someone who has been lab diagnosed with COVID-19?

a. being directly exposed to infectious secretions (coughed on while not wearing a mask or shield)

b. being within 6 feet for a cumulative duration of 15 minutes, while not wearing mask or shield.

(If yes, the staff member will be asked not to report to work and will be sent home)

Question 2)

In the past two days, have you had COVID symptoms, such as feeling feverish or measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, loss of smell or taste, cough, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, headache, chills, sore throat, shaking or exaggerated shivering, significant muscle pain, or diarrhea?

(If yes, the staff member will be asked not to report to work and will be sent home)

Staff members with temperatures 100.4 or greater and/or showing other symptoms related to COVID-19 will be separated from those who are well in a designated location and sent home immediately.

Student numbers- a maximum of 3 learners in any enclosed learning space at any given time.

Student screenings- all students will be required to have temperature checks upon arrival and before entering the learning space.

Students with temperatures and showing other symptoms related to COVID-19 will be separated from well students in a designated area supervised by a staff member. The parents will be notified immediately and children will be sent home.

Parent waiver signed weekly- parents will be required to sign a waiver form each week before their child will be allowed to enter the learning space. Parents are urged to keep students at home if they feel ill, have a fever, problems breathing or chest pain.

Social Distancing – tables, desks, and all learning areas will be marked off to encourage students to keep six feet away from others to reduce the chance of infection/spread of the virus.

Hand washing – students will be encouraged to regularly wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Instructions will be given to students daily on proper hand washing techniques. The school day will include time for regular hand washing.

Hand sanitizing- All learning areas will be equipped with hand sanitizer and posters reminding students to wash their hands and use sanitizer.

Personal Protective Equipment

Masks – All students and staff will be required to wear face masks that cover the mouth and nose. Extra disposable masks will be kept on site for students needing them.

Face Shields- face shields are not required by staff or students

Plexiglass dividers will be utilized in all learning areas for each individual student. Plexiglass dividers will be cleaned and disinfected daily.

Education- teachers and staff will share with students the symptoms of COVID-19 and encourage them to stay home if they feel sick. Parents are urged to keep students at home if they feel ill, have a fever, problems breathing or chest pain.

Parents will be encouraged to talk with their children about COVID-19 and to reinforce basic safety measures. All staff will be required to complete COVID-19 safety training.

Student Belongings

Students will have individual bins to house their supplies to reduce the chance of infection/ spread of the virus. All student belongings such pens, will be wiped off with sanitizing wipes daily

Sanitizing procedures-learning areas including tables and desks will be sanitized daily and deep cleaned weekly. Students will be required to watch a video showing how to practice safety protocols.

Learning areas will be equipped with Air purifier cleaner air HEPA filter with UVC that kills bacteria in the air.

Student Drop off/Pick-up Procedures

Drop-off

A staff member will meet students at the designated entrance for student temperature screenings and check-in. Parents/guardians will not be allowed into the facility at any time.

As student enters the building staff members will ensure the following:

1. Student is wearing a mask; students will be given a mask if they do not have one; face shields will also be provided at the entrance checkpoint.
2. Student sanitizes hands
3. Student does not have a temperature reading of 100.4 or greater
4. Student is not showing visible signs/symptoms related to Covid-19

Instructional Services:

• I give permission for my child to be instructed and/or participate in educational programming provided by STEM Connextion and its staff.
• I understand that the instructional format that will be utilized to provide personalized instruction to my child may include one, or a combination of the following: one-on-one tutoring, blended learning (a combination of 1:1 instruction and web-based lessons), and small group collaborative sessions with the instructor(1-2 students).
• I agree to make payment for educational services and schedule sessions in advance through the website or by phone at (469) 992-4359, or invoice payment.
• I agree to redeem tutoring package hours prior to the expiration date.
• I agree to cancel my child’s appointment at least 24 hours prior to their scheduled session.
• I understand that there is a $50 fee for sessions than are canceled after the cancellation time window has closed (see above).
• I understand that if my child misses a scheduled tutoring session that it can only be made up on their next off day from school.

• I agree to drop my student off and pick them up on time following all services.

• I understand that when I pick my child up from their learning session, I will wait in my vehicle until my child has completed their session and is escorted out.

• I agree to provide names and phone numbers of every adult who will pick up my child from the STEM Connextion Learning Lab.
• I agree that I will provide, in writing(email is acceptable), all forms of transportation that my child will utilize to travel home from tutoring including but not limited to Uber rides, walking home, etc.

• I understand that there are no refunds on services (we will make our best effort to reschedule missed sessions on student’s off days from school).

• I agree to support and encourage my child’s progress at home by participating in/ensuring the completion of any practice exercises or online lessons that may be sent home for completion.
• I agree to complete all necessary forms.
• I understand that my child may be photographed by STEM Connextion staff, and that these photographs may appear on the STEM Connextion website, newsletter, or in social media content in order to further and promote our organization’s mission.
• I understand that if I do not want my child photographed that I will submit a written request or electronic request (email) to the STEM Connextion office within 24 hours of accepting theses terms/conditions, stating the desire for child NOT to be photographed.
• Pricing changes occur automatically as students progress for elementary, middle, and high school and/or as subject matter increases in difficulty.
• I have read and understand the STEM Connextion Academy Covid-19 Safety Plan (written above) for in person learning.

Micro schooling:

• I understand that subjects taught in a full day micro school setting include math, science, language arts, social studies.
• I understand that the instructional format could include a blend of virtual and in person learning.
• I understand that students receive progress reports each nine weeks and parent conferences are scheduled on an as needed basis.
• I understand that my child may be photographed by STEM Connextion staff, and that these photographs may appear on the STEM Connextion website, newsletter, or in social media content in order to further and promote our organization’s mission.
• I understand that if I do not want my child photographed that I will submit a written request or electronic request (email) to the STEM Connextion office within 24 hours of accepting theses terms/conditions, stating that I do not desire for my child to be photographed..
• I understand that upon transferring to another school from STEM Connextion Academy, some schools may require my child to pass a test in order to be placed on their appropriate grade level. STEM Connextion Academy does not guarantee that my child will pass placement tests administered by public or private schools seeking to establish admission and/or student grade level placement.
• I understand that upon enrollment into STEM Connextion Academy, a student's targeted learning goals will be determined based upon their last grade level completed, formative, and diagnostic assessments.
• I have read and understand the STEM Connextion Academy Covid-19 Safety Plan (written above) for in person learning.