The Schools of McKeel Academy continues to operate amidst a fluid environment surrounding COVID-19. Please note the below updates and changes to our health and safety protocols that will be fully implemented next week. TSMA will continue to monitor and make adjustments as needed.
One immediate change, effective tomorrow, Friday, August 13 is a two week mask mandate when INDOORS, regardless of vaccination status, for all SMA students and staff. Also effective tomorrow, ALL SMA & MAC bus riders will be required to wear a mask. This mandate will be revisited on Friday, August 27. TSMA is taking a granular approach in relation to campus mask mandates until circumstances may dictate otherwise.
If you have an MAT student athlete, specific Covid-19 protocols will be forthcoming from Athletic Director, Chuck Smith.
Enhanced Campus Mitigation
- When feasible, all classroom seating will be spaced and facing the same direction.
- Students will not share supplies. If supplies need to be shared, they will be disinfected.
- Directional hallway traffic will be implemented whenever possible.
Cleaning
- Student desks will be disinfected between class periods.
- High touch surfaces/areas will be disinfected throughout each school day.
- High touch areas on playground equipment will be disinfected between class use.
- School buses will be disinfected after morning and afternoon routes.
Cafeteria- seating will be reduced to 50% capacity. The remaining 50% of students being served during their designated lunchtime will eat in their classroom or utilize outdoor space.
Face Coverings- Face coverings (masks) remain optional except when indoor mask mandates become necessary based on campus infections. TSMA highly recommends the use of face coverings for all students and staff while indoors.
Visitors- TSMA will not permit school visitors or volunteers for the foreseeable future. Lunch visitors are prohibited until further notice.
Field Trips- During the first nine weeks of school, student field trips will not occur.
Please remember to utilize the McKeel Symptom Checker each morning prior to leaving for school. It is imperative that individuals presenting symptoms of illness stay home. Please visit mckeelcommunity.com for all COVID-19 protocols.
"TSMA health & safety protocols are subject to change based on local and state mandates inclusive of recommendations and guidance from the Florida Department of Education, CDC and local health department."