Covid-19 Updates
As of August 1, a travel order was placed in Massachusetts. This travel order requires all visitors and returning residents from out of state (except for ME, NH, VT, CT, NY, NJ, CO, NM, OR & WA) to quarantine for 14 days or to produce a negative Covid-19 test result within 72 hours of arrival to MA. They are then to fill out a Massachusetts Travel Form. Please plan accordingly as it pertains to the school year. If your child is out due to travel reasons, please call the Main Office at (781)331-4340.
For more info, regarding the travel order please visit mass.gov.
When is the first day of school?
What time does school begin?
- Drop Off: 7:15am-8:30am
- School Begins: 8:30am
- Drop Off: 7:15am-7:45am
- School Begins: 7:45am
- Drop Off: 7:30am-8:00am
- School Begins: 8:00am
What doors do students enter through for drop off in the AM?
What will drop off and pick up look like?
- Families are to enter the back entrance and wait in the drop-off line that wraps around the side of the building.
- Students in Grades 2-5 are to enter door #3 (left) and Preschool-Grade 1 are to enter door #4 (right).
- Faculty/staff members will be outside to instruct students and cars during drop-off.
- Students should not leave their car until a faculty or staff member comes to retrieve them from their car.
- Students are expected to wear their face masks and social distance during drop off.
- For PS & PK families who arrive after 7:45am (since school starts at 8:30am for PS & PK), please ring the buzzer near door #4.
- Families are to enter the front side entrance and wait in the drop-off line.
- Students in Grades 6-8 are to enter door #1 and Grades 9-12 are to enter door #14.
- Faculty/staff members will be outside to instruct students and cars during drop-off.
- Students are expected to wear their face masks and social distance during drop off.
- Families are to enter the back entrance and wait in the TWO pick-up lines that wrap around the side of the building. Please put name plaques on your dashboards.
- Students will be called over the loud speaker for dismissal once your car pulls up for pick-up.
- Faculty/staff members will be outside to instruct students and cars during pick-up.
- A small number of students will be dismissed at one time. Please be patient as we aim to safely dismiss each student.
- Parents are not to exit their cars during pick-up.
- For families who have students in both LS and US, we ask that you do the following:
- Pick up LS student(s) first in LS pick-up line
- Park in the parking lot & wait for your US student(s) OR go back around & wait in the US pick-up line
- NOTE: US students are not permitted to enter the LS pick-up area
- Parents who are picking up Preschool students from the half day program at 11:30am are to pick up student at the assigned door in the in the courtyard
- Families are to enter the front side entrance and wait in the pick-up line.
- Students will leave through the doors #1, #4, & #B4
- Faculty/staff members will be in the hallways and outside to instruct students, restrict overcrowding, and instruct cars during pick-up.
- Parents are not to exit their cars during pick-up. Students may wait outside or in their classrooms until their rides arrive. They must continue to maintain social distance.
- For families who have students in both LS and US, we ask that you do the following:
- Pick up LS student(s) first in LS pick-up line
- Park in the parking lot & wait for your US student(s) OR go back around & wait in the US pick-up line
- NOTE: US students are not permitted to enter the LS pick-up area
How many students will be in each class?
What are the safety guidelines students and faculty/staff must follow?
- Wear face masks at all times (except for designated mask breaks including lunch & recess)
- Maintain three feet of distance from all peers and faculty/staff
- Maintain six feet of distance from all peers and faculty/staff when participating in a mask break
- Wash hands frequently and thoroughly
- Stay home if sick
Who has to wear face masks/coverings?
What are the school's regulations regarding masks?
Student masks are to be white, grey, khaki, black, burgundy, or light blue. Solid colors and patterns only. Students may also wear SSCA logo masks sold from authorized fanwear vendors. Patterned masks that follow the approved colors are permitted (for example, a black and white checkered mask, or a burgundy mask with light blue stars would be fine!). Masks with messages are not permitted unless specifically authorized by the Head of School.
Students who wear an unauthorized mask will be required to replace that mask with one that is authorized, or wear a disposable mask available at the Main Office.
Students are permitted to wear fabric or cloth masks, surgical masks, N95 masks, or masks with valves.
Students MAY NOT wear gaiter masks or masks made with similar thin, stretchy fabric.
SSCA will be providing each student in Grades 2-12 with three masks. These will be cloth masks in approved solid colors. These will be distributed on the first day of school. Students are to wear their own mask to school on the first day.
Outside of these initial two masks provided by SSCA, families are expected to provide masks for their students.
SSCA will have extra disposable masks available at the Main Office should the need arise.
How often will my child(ren) have a mask break and wash their hands?
Is Covid testing required before returning to school?
- If a student, faculty, or staff has developed any Covid-19 symptoms OR
- If a student, faculty, or staff has been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19
Will temperature screenings be done daily at school?
CDC guidelines say 6 feet of distance from others is what should be followed? Why is it 3 feet at SSCA?
How can we ensure that families and staff are adhering to social distancing practices outside of school hours? What do we expect of families?
What reasons should I call the nurse for?
- If your child has a health concern that does not permit them to wear a face mask or covering
- If your child has a fever (temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher) (they should stay home if they have a fever)
- If your child is sick and/or experiencing Covid-19 symptoms
- If your child tests positive for Covid-19
- If your child is considered a close contact to someone who has tested positive for Covid-19, they must get tested. You will then call the nurse to inform her of your child's test results.
Will teachers in Preschool and Pre-K be wearing face masks?