School Reopening Plan - Green Chimneys

Back to School: A Parent’s Perspective

September 21, 2020

Green Chimneys School Reopening Plan & Protocol

Green Chimneys’ Administrative Team has reviewed and updated all procedures to align with New York State Education Guidance for In-Person Instruction at Pre-K to Grade 12 Schools. During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, this document serves to provide all schools, as well as their employees, contractors, students, and parents/legal guardians of students with precautions to help protect against the spread of COVID-19.

We believe that in-person instruction is the best option for learning and receiving related support services; however, we understand the individual needs and challenges of families and youth.

For both our day and residential student families, the decision to return to campus is one that may provoke anxiety. We believe that in order maximize the benefits from our enriched environment and array of services, supports, academics and other programming, in-person learning is vital.

For our residential students, we have developed practices and protocols to maximize the health, safety and well-being of the children who stay in our dormitories so that they may continue to benefit from our therapeutic milieu.

We will provide a remote learning option for those families/children who cannot participate in in-person schooling. Families in need of assistance with access or a device, should reach out to the child’s team immediately.

All related services will continue to be available in person or virtually as needed.

Please note that the School Reopening Plan is subject to change. Updates and policy changes will be communicated by way of the notification applications and online tools indicated in the Communication/Family and Community Engagement section of the plan.

Mac

Crabapple Hollow Macintosh, “Mac” for short, is a 13-year-old Clydesdale gelding (male) with striking white markings and long, white hair on his legs called “feathers.” Clydesdales originated in Scotland as one of the smaller draft breeds, but have been bred to be taller to look more impressive in parades & shows. Mac is well known on campus as one of the biggest horses at the barn, as he stands around 17 hands high and weighs close to 1,200 pounds! But don’t let his size fool you – Mac is a gentle giant, and is great at his job as a therapy horse, helping students gain important skills in riding & driving sessions.