FALL 2020 COVID-19 PROTOCOL
We are following the recommendations and guidelines of the Massachusetts State Government as well as the CDC. We may need to adapt our protocol to include new guidelines as they are issued by the state. All changes will be communicated to our dance families through email. Changes will also be on posted our social media and website.
HEALTH
We are asking dancers to stay home if they or someone in their family:
-are not feeling well
-have a fever of 100.4 or higher
-are having a hard time breathing
-experiencing stomach issues (diarrhea, nausea)
-loss of smell/taste
-cough
If someone in your household has been around someone sick in the last two weeks please stay home. If your family has traveled outside of Mass in the last two weeks please quarantine for two weeks or provide us with results of a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours of your class.
-If a dancer exhibits any sign of illness we will take their temperature with our touch-less thermometer. If they have a fever we will have them wait by the exit with a mask on until they are picked up.
-Please make sure your contact information is correct on the portal and have your phone available during class so we can reach you if your child becomes sick.
-If your child doesn’t have symptoms but still doesn’t seem well before class please be cautious and check their temperature before they arrive.
-If a child needs to leave the studio because they don’t feel well they need a doctors note return to class.
-At this time it is mandatory for the students and teachers to wear masks in waiting rooms, hallway, stairways and classrooms. We will have extra masks available if your child needs one.
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE for STUDIO 1
(Downstairs Studio)
Arrival
-Please arrive on time.
-Students should have their mask on when they get out of their car.
-Wait on the 6 ft spaced markers or in your car before entering the building. Continue to stay 6ft away from other students at all times.
-Wait until the teacher informs you to enter.
-Students will come one at a time through the door labeled enter.
-3-6 year olds students may be accompanied by one adult into the building. You may then sit in your car or come back to pick them up. No one is allowed to sit in the waiting room during class.
-Only students are allowed in the classroom. Teachers will help with shoes as needed.
-All older students will enter the building on their own.
-Once in the lobby students will put their outerwear and street shoes in a cubby.
-Hands need to be sanitized before entering the class room
-They will be given a numbered container to put their extra dance shoes in for that class and a water bottle.
-Each student will have a personal dance space that corresponds with the number on the container. These areas are at least 6 feet apart and are clearly marked.
-Please remind your student to stay at least 6 feet apart at all times.
Departure
-Please be on time to pick your child up. For the foreseeable future we will be letting classes leave 10 mins early to make sure we properly prepare the studio for the next class.
-Students will be dismissed 1 at a time and sanitizer will be provided before they leave. If your child needs an prompt dismissal please let your teacher know.
-Students will go through the office and leave through the exit door.
-Studio 1 parents will pick up out front of the building (please don’t enter the building)
-If your child has back to back classes Miss Jen will work with you to design a plan for your child.
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE for STUDIO 2
(Upstairs Studio)
Arrival
-Please arrive on time.
-To access studio 2 you will enter through the front door that leads to the 2nd floor of the building.
-Make sure your mask is on when you exit your car.
-Please wait on the purple tape markers or in your car until the teacher informs you to enter.
-Make sure you have your masks on when entering the building.
-Hooks will be provided for their outerwear and their bags/shoes will go in the container below.
-Just bring dance essentials.
-Everyone’s belongings need to be in the waiting area. Nothing should be left in the hallway.
-Hands need to be sanitized before entering the class room.
-They will then find their own personal dance space which is over 6 feet apart and clearly marked.
-Please remain at least 6 feet apart at all times.
Departure
-Please be on time to pick your child up. For the foreseeable future we will be letting classes leave 10 mins early to make sure we prepare the studio for the next class.
-Students will be dismissed 1 at a time and sanitizer will be provided before they leave. If they need a prompt pick up please let the teachers know.
-They will come down the backstairs. Parents will pick them up in the back of the building. Please remember to drive around to the back.
CLEANING
-Each studio has a sanitation kit that will contain CDC approved cleaning supplies.
-Between each class we will clean anything that is frequently touched, including but not limited to ballet barre, door knobs/handles, handrails and floors if the class will be touching it with their skin.
-Bathroom will be cleaned and sanitized after each use. It should only be used if absolutely necessary. Have young children use their bathroom at home before coming to the studio.
-Each night the entire studio will be thoroughly disinfected.
-Each week the studio will be deep cleaned including the floors.
-Every 6-7 weeks the studio will be professionally cleaned.
FRONT DESK
To limit the number of people in the building there will be no secretary at the desk until the guidelines change.
To make payments you can:
-Pay on the portal
-Have your bank mail us a check
-You can mail us a check (PO Box 203, Carver, Ma 02330)
-You can make an appointment to pay in cash (10% discount when you pay with cash. Except on costumes)
-You can pay in full for the year and (10% discount if you pay with check or charge, 15% discount when you pay cash)
If you need to get in touch with Miss Jen, the quickest way is through the portal.
We will be using the portal to do all our communication so please make sure your cell phone and email are correct and check your email often for notices.
Other Tips and Information:
-Students should wear slides or slip on shoes to take them off easily.
-Make sure you are wearing appropriate dance attire.
-To comply with state guidelines parents should not enter the building for either studio unless they have made an appointment.
-We will provide hand sanitizer but you may bring your own if you would like. Washing your hands is an alternative, please inform your child’s teacher through email (from the portal) if you prefer this option.
These guidelines are subject to change at any time.
We are so happy to finally be back in the studio. We ask you to follow these guidelines to help keep the studio healthy so we can continue to have class in the studio. Thank you!
