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FAR HILLS IS OPEN
#FALCONSTRONG AND #FALCONSAFE
For nearly two years, we have gathered critical information from public health experts to guide us through the pandemic. Considering all of the important factors in going mask optional as of March 7, 2022, has been no different. The experts we spoke to agree that moving to a mask-optional policy starting March 7 makes sense at this time, given the precipitous decline in positivity locally, as well as the decrease in the severity of the infection. Understandably, the move in this direction is welcomed news for many but concerning to others. There may be members of our community who will prefer to remain masked, and of course, we will respect that decision. Students will be instructed to treat one another with respect regardless of their family's decision regarding masking.
The Governor’s announcement about lifting the mask mandate in schools as of March 7 is one more indication that schools are moving toward more normal operations while continuing with other common-sense measures to keep our communities healthy. If you have any questions, please contact our Health Office.
We continue to be cautiously optimistic as we head into the third trimester of the year. The safety and health of Far Hills Country Day School’s students, employees, and families will continually be our top priority. We appreciate our entire community’s efforts and dedication during this time.
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Updated COVID-19 Protocol, Effective March 7, 2022
2021–22 Back-To-School Plan
The Far Hills Country Day School Senior Leadership team, alongside our health and wellness team—our school physician and lead nurse— developed a plan based on local, state, and CDC guidelines and regulations. Our plan promotes the safety, health, and welfare of our entire school community.
This plan is subject to change as new information becomes available and as government mandates are imposed or lifted.
Fall 2020 Reopening Plan
As we prepared for the 2020–21 school year, the Far Hills Country Day School Senior Leadership Team, in concert with the Board of Trustees and the Reacclimation Task Force, developed a reopening strategy with flexibility in mind. Flexibility enables us to support the diverse needs of students and families and allows us to respond to the situation that continues to evolve due to COVID-19.
We have:
- made adjustments to the course schedule and classroom layouts necessary to meet safe distancing guidelines across a full course schedule.
- facilitated a better learning environment should the need arise to return to a distance or hybrid setting, by expanding the power of our technology.
- planned for safe programs to deliver the extended day you have come to expect from Far Hills.
- arranged for additional cleaning and deep sanitization throughout the school year.
