We have been on holiday, do we need to quarantine?
It will depend on where you travelled. For up to date quarantine and travel information, please visit the Ministry of Foriegn Affairs and International Cooperation website.
Who decides if the campus remains open or closed? Or if an activity will be allowed?
The school complies with Italian Government requirements regarding school closures. The AOSR Leadership Team will limit activities that we feel introduce an unnecessary health risk. All activities will follow government guidelines and will require approval from the Principals and Head of School.
What if a case of COVID-19 is detected on campus?
Any member of the AOSR community (including immediate family members) with symptoms of COVID-19 is required to self-isolate and contact their medical practitioner immediately. In such circumstances, the school’s health clinic must also be informed. If a COVID-19 case is detected, the school will follow advice from the Italian authorities. This is likely to involve transitioning cohorts to distance learning until students and teachers are given the all clear to return to campus.
What actions will the school take to enforce mask wearing and physical distancing?
Students will receive training in hygiene and preventative measures by their teachers and the nurse. In the case of repeated offences in which a student is putting the community in danger, students will be sent home and will require a meeting with parents in order to return to campus.
Will parents be allowed on campus?
As a general rule, parents and all non-employee adults will not be allowed on campus.
Parents of EC-kindergarten students will be allowed to accompany their child to class for the first two days of school. If a family has a significant need to accompany a child at an older grade level, this may be allowed with permission from the Elementary Principal.
Do I have a choice to send my child to school or to learn from home?
When school is in session and the Italian government has imposed no attendance restrictions, all students are expected to attend and follow normal attendance policies.
If travel complications occur that delay arrival at the beginning of the school year, we may, on a case by case basis, assist in delivering an interim distance learning plan. Families in this situation should contact the respective Principal.
What if the Ministries decide to close schools?
We are preparing to react to a “second wave” of the virus by reviewing our practices and our learning from our virtual learning experience in the 2019/20 school year. The Leadership Team has developed a full range of agile scenarios that will enhance and clarify our distance learning program. This information will be forthcoming to AOSR parents.
Where can I read the full reopening protocols?
Fill out the form on the right hand side of the page, and we will send you the full Elementary School and Secondary School Reopening Protocols.