Dear Dayton Christian Family,

It has been my privilege as well as that of our leadership team to hear from so many of you regarding the opening of school on Aug. 19. These heartfelt connections have provided a perspective that couldn’t have been formed by simply reading answers from an electronic survey.

We have been extremely encouraged that while there may be differing views on how certain policies are carried out, we hold the most important bond in common: a resolve to return our children to Christ-centered education. The most recent version of our Return to Community Plan was expanded to ensure this goal is achieved. This version builds upon the framework released on July 2, and considers new information released by health and state offi cials.

More importantly, it is crafted with our entire community in mind and the standards to which we will be held as we become one of the only local schools to open its physical doors this fall. Both of these carry a heavy responsibility, but one that we are privileged to assume in order to get our community BACK WHERE WE BELONG.

Christ is providing a unique opportunity for us. Let’s show the world that we are different by the way we walk forward – understanding that views and passions are often crafted by personal experiences – but focused on the Savior who unites us as one.

Together, we can be the salt and light Christ intended.

Together, we are – DC!

Dr. John GredyHead of School

RETURN TO COMMUNITY PLANBack Where We Belong

Finally, all of you,

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SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE:

• Fever over 100 degrees Fahrenheit or chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• Fatigue

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• New loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Diarrhea

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A smooth transition into and out of the school building each day is critical to maintaining the health and safety of our students. We are confident we can achieve this goal by designating four main entry points and outlining specific walking patterns for every grade.

To begin the school year, all students should be dropped off outside the school building, and enter through the following entry points. Parents of students Grades 1-12 should remain in their car to minimize the number of individuals entering the building. Faculty and staff will be strategically positioned to help guide students to their classrooms.

PRESCHOOLParents should drive past the tennis courts to a designated drop-off area on the side of the building. Teachers will greet students at the car and take them into the preschool hallway.

KINDERGARTEN – GRADE 3Students enter Building C (main lobby) where they will be directed by staff and faculty to their classroom on the first floor. Parents of kindergarten students are allowed to walk their child into class during the first partial week only, but are REQUIRED to wear a face covering, and follow our visitor check-in guidelines at the front desk.

GRADES 4 – 8Students enter Building B (athletic offices) where they will be directed by staff and faculty to walk directly to the stairwell that leads to their second-floor learning spaces.

GRADES 9 – 12Students enter the Warrior Center entrance (connector between Buildings C and D). They will walk directly up the stairwell to their third-floor learning spaces.

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FACULTY, STAFF AND VISITORSFace coverings are REQUIRED at all times while inside the school building.Faculty members involved in direct teaching of students may use face shields to foster strong communication and a better learning experience for students.

EXCEPTIONS INCLUDE:• Faculty and staff members who have a documented medical reason• Faculty and staff members may remove face coverings while working alone in a separated area such as a private office; however, if others enter the area, a face covering must be worn• Faculty and staff members who are outdoors and able to maintain a 6-foot distance from others

STUDENTS GRADE PREK-3Face coverings are NOT REQUIRED, but allowed if student/family chooses

STUDENTS GRADE 4-12*Face coverings are REQUIRED during the limited times when physical distancing is not achievable:

• Upon entrance to and departure from the school building each day• When in transit from class to class• When engaged in large group activities

Face coverings are NOT REQUIRED, but encouraged when physical distancing is achievable:

• When seated during class• When outdoors and able to maintain a 6-foot distance from others

*Please note that the expectations set for Grades 4-12 marries current state mandates and guidelines set by the Ohio Department of Education. These expectations also help safeguard the institution in the event that a COVID-19 case is evaluated by the local health department.

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Guidelines set forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), recommend that students maintain a distance up to 6 feet apart but no less than 3 feet apart. The following actions will be taken to help students maintain physical distancing when possible:

CLASSROOM• Desks will be positioned up to 6 feet and no less than 3 feet apart• Desks will face the same direction• No desks will be positioned to face one another unless clear shields/dividers are put in place

HALLWAYS• Clear signage will direct students to walk to the right of each hallway• Clear signage will encourage students to maintain distance• Elementary teachers will walk students to all destinations• Junior High/High School teachers will hold a presence in the hallways during class transition• Students will be encouraged to continually move from class to class with minimal stoppage• Students will be encouraged to walk with no more than one other student down a corridor

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CEILING AND FLOOR DISTANCING GRAPHICS

The care and sanitation of our facility and grounds is of utmost importance as we bring our students back on campus. DC Leadership took a significant step forward this summer by creating a full-time custodial team that is now employed by the school and shares in its goal of excellence. These employees will be the main team to carry out the detailed, deep cleaning procedures that have been established to make our facility COVID-compliant.

SANITIZERS, CLEANING SOLUTIONS, AND PAINT• Sanitizing dispensers increased and strategically located throughout the school• Disinfecting bottles located in each classroom• All cleaning solutions EPA-approved for COVID-19 use• Newly painted areas contain microbial elements to combat virus

LARGE GATHERING AREASLobbies, hallways, auditorium, cafeteria, music rooms, fitness rooms, conference rooms, library, gym, locker rooms, restrooms, and playgrounds will be serviced with new cleaning equipment:• New vacuum cleaners with Hepa filters• New Kaivac System – capable of killing virus within 2-3 minutes of contact• T360 Electro Static Cleaner – capable of cleaning surfaces in a 360-degree radius and killing virus within 2 minutes of contact

ROUTINE CLEANING • Cleaning of all door glass and touch points throughout the day• All restroom doors at touch points will be wiped down at daily intervals• Handrails in stairwells will be wiped down between classes• Cafeteria tables/chairs cleaned nightly with T-360 Electro Static Cleaner

HVAC PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE• All HVA diffusers routinely changed (based on timed alarm)• Compressors have been changed to new to optimize performance• Air quality checks will take place on a quarterly basis

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Training will be provided to all staff regarding reporting procedures for any individual suspected of exhibiting signs of COVID-19. This plan includes details on how to report the individual to the school clinic where the Director of Health Services will collaborate with the local health department.

The Director of Health Services will take steps to ensure the school clinic is prepared to handle potential COVID-19-infected individuals while keeping other members of the community safe:

• Creation of a designated isolation room in the clinic for those suspected of the virus until the timely pick-up by parents• Monitoring infectious diseases• Working with families whose child may have become infected with the disease• Implementing necessary precautions in light of a potential outbreak

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Continue to adhere to the following sections of board-approved Health Services Manual

• Universal Precautions• Immunizations • Exclusion from School• Monitoring of Infectious Diseases• Reporting of Infectious Diseases

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EXPOSURE TO COVID-19

Staff/volunteers or parents/caregivers should notify the school if they have been exposed to COVID-19 or if they, or any member of the household have been diagnosed or are presumed to have COVID-19. When this occurs:• The reported personnel or student must self-quarantine at home for 14 days

SUSPECTED CASE OF COVID-19

Staff/volunteer or student begins exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 during the school day:• They should be immediately isolated (placed in a separate room, monitored by personnel maintaining social distancing and wearing personal protective equipment or PPE.)• Ill staff member will be sent home and advised to seek medical advice• Family will be contacted to pick up student as quickly as possible

COVID-19 DIAGNOSIS

If staff/volunteer or student tests positive for COVID-19, they will notify the school and health services will contact Public Health to report the case and to collaborate on next steps which will include identifying close contacts of the case.

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RETURNING TO SCHOOL AFTER ILLNESS

Staff/volunteer or student diagnosed as having COVID-19 with symptoms must meet the following criteria to return to school:• 24 hours with no fever (without using fever reducing medication) AND• Other symptoms improved AND• 10 days since symptoms first appeared

Staff/volunteer or student diagnosed as having COVID-19 without symptoms (asymptomatic) must meet the following criteria to return to school:• 10 days have passed since test without any symptoms developing

Staff/volunteer or student sent home from school with symptoms of COVID-19 must meet the following criteria to return to school:• Has a reduction in symptoms AND 24 hours with no fever (without using fever reducing medication) AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING o Provides a note from an independent medical practitioner/prescriber with a return to school date OR o Provides documentation of a negative COVID-19 test OR o Stays home for 10 days from the date sent home with symptoms

POINT OF CONTACT:Kim Garrett, Director of Health Serviceskgarrett@daytonchristian.com

GUIDING DOCUMENTS

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/end-home-isolation.html

www.phdmc.org/coronavirus-updates/373-guidance-for-montgomery-county-schools

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/parents-caregivers.html

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Learning for students who have to stay home due to an illness or a 14-day quarantine will look no different than that which has historically been delivered in the past when a student has had a long-term illness such as mono or the flu.

Parents are encouraged to work with their student’s teacher(s) and utilize DC Connect.

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The COVID-19 crisis has taken a toll on all of us, and our children are no exception. Returning to school may present unique challenges for some students and we are prepared to help them navigate this transition with compassion, direction, and information.

Dayton Christian is blessed to be one of the only Christian schools in the state to offer its own full-time, on-campus counseling department. Our counselors are prepared to meet students where they are upon return and have specific plans in place to help:

GRADES K-6Once teachers have established their new classroom routines, classes will receive regular whole-class lessons that will help them understand and respond to their emotions, increase positive coping skills, and strengthen social skills. If we see any children needing more help, they may receive individual counseling or have the opportunity to participate in a small counseling group.

GRADES 7-12Junior High and High School is moving to a block schedule, and with the new schedule comes a weekly advisory period. This advisory period, which is being designed collaboratively with school leadership, will allow students to engage in a non-academic setting with other students and a faculty member. The advisory period will be a time for students to connect, and reflect on spiritual, social, academic, and interpersonal topics in a safe and supportive environment.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO WAIT!If you are concerned about your student or think he/she would benefit from individual counseling, please contact Erin Smith at esmith@daytonchristian.com. We are eager to work with you to help your child succeed this year.

CONTACT:

Erin Smith School Counseloresmith@daytonchristian.com

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DAYTON CHRISTIAN STUDENTS ARE TRANSPORTED BY BUS IN TWO DIFFERENT WAYS: • Local school district• First Student service hired by Dayton Christian

LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPECTATIONSWe have been assured that our four transporting districts – including Center-ville, Miamisburg, Franklin and West Carrollton – are taking steps to ensure the cleanliness of their buses. Parents who are utilizing their local district’s transportation service are encouraged to read what information is provided by that district.

FIRST STUDENT EXPECTATIONSFirst Student will use an industry-leading disinfecting method called Zoono-71. This product has been tested and is found to be more than 99.9 percent effective against COVID-19. The spray is applied once a month, offering 30 days of protection. It creates a shield of protection to kill the coronavirus and other germs. It is non-toxic, odor free, and FDA compliant. First Students’ parent company has seen much success in the product use on passenger buses in the UK.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS• Students will be seated no more than one student per seat• Students who are a part of one family unit may be seated together• Masks are strongly encouraged for students Grades 4-12

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We will begin the year with in-classroom lunches, conducting on-going assessment with the goal of returning to normal lunchroom operations as soon as possible.

GRINDER’S WILL PROVIDE MODIFIED MENU OPTIONS TO ACCOMMODATE OUR NEEDS:

• Box lunches, pre-packaged products, and delivery to rooms• All allergy-related requirements will be addressed amidst any changes

GRINDER’S WILL MEET ALL COUNTY HEALTH REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING:

• Daily temperature checks for all employees• Face coverings required at all times• Sanitizing before, after, and between lunches with approved food safe sanitizer• Gloves• All food individually packaged for each student

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Student athletes and fans will follow guidelines set forth by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). These guidelines will be communicated to teams through the athletic department as well as individual coaches.

ATHLETES AND COACHES, AND FANS/SPECTATORS ARE EXPECTED TO ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:

• All students and coaches must do a self-symptom check before coming to a practice or game. Anyone experiencing symptoms must stay home.

• Social distancing must be followed at all times for all players and coaches and parents/fans/spectators.

• Face coverings are REQUIRED for coaches and fans/spectators, and EXPECTED for athletes when not training.

• No-touch rule – All individuals must avoid high fives, team huddles, or close contact at all times..• No congregating before or after practices or games.

• No team water stations or shared water bottles will be provided. Every athlete and coach is expected to provide their own hydration source.

• We recommend that all athletes, coaches, fans/spectators adhere to Ohio Covid-19 travel advisories, as it relates to athletic participation and attendance at athletic events.

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The Ohio Department of Health recommends that schools should prohibit visitors from entering school buildings as much as possible.

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• Visitations should be limited to those enrolling new students or for emergency situations

• All visitors will be required to enter the main entrance and undergo temperature and symptoms checks

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• Students should be dropped off at Building C/Main Entrance

• Grades 1- 4 will be located in the Warrior Center

• Grades 5-12 will be located in the Cafeteria

• Grinder’s will provide Morning Café option with pre-packaged items only

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Parents should enter Building C/Main Entrance to pick up their students in their designated rooms. Parents entering the building for pickup should follow visitor guidelines outlined in this document.

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School library resources will be available for checking out. Materials that are returned will be sanitized with a COVID-approved and effective disinfectant for books, and quarantined for at least 24 hours.

Students will still engage in computer use, but stations will be separated by clear plastic dividers to create a safe environment.

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RECESS• Recess schedules will be staggered for K-2, 3-4, and 5-6• All students will use hand sanitizer when recess ends and before entering the classroom• Staggered handwashing breaks will occur after students return to classroom• Playground equipment (preschool, elementary and gaga pit) will be sanitized before the start of school and daily thereafter with an electrostatic spraying system

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Grades 1-6Grades will be paired into smaller groups where they will spread out with at least one seat apart between each student in the auditorium.

Grades 7-12Chapel will take place in individual classrooms at the start of school with the hope of returning to a larger group setting later in the year.

HOMESCHOOLHomeschool students will follow the same guidelines pertaining to social distancing, facial coverings, and wellness as outlined above. The program will also implement the following for their on-campus programs:

• Staggered arrivals based on last names• Separate dismissal areas and times for older and younger grades• Recess in a separate location from traditional elementary students to ensure social distancing

Families will receive more specific guidance from the homeschool office as school approaches.

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DR. JOHN GREDYHead of Schooljgredy@daytonchristian.com 291-7204

KRYSTAL COXExecutive Assistant to the Head of Schoolkcox@daytonchristian.com291-7208

GABE PETHTELJunior High and High School Principalgpethtel@daytonchristian.com291-7285

JAMES HOLLIDAYElementary Principaljholliday@daytonchristian.com291-7275

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THERESA POWELLChief Financial Officertpowell@daytonchristian.com291-7566

JULIE THOMPSONChief Enrollment Management & Marketing Officerjthompson@daytonchristian.com291-7567

LISA TODDChief Operations Officerltodd@daytonchristian.com291-7217