Latin School of Chicago
MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD
Dear Families,
Thank you for your ongoing patience as we work to develop the safest way to return to learning this fall.
Since the start, our process has been guided by three priorities: the physical safety of students, faculty and staff; a desire to create the most equitable conditions for excellent learning; and flexibility given the ongoing fluidity of our situation.
Similarly, as a school founded on a liberal arts philosophy, we have not wavered from our commitment to in-person learning. We know that maintaining the excellence of our academic program includes delivering it in a way that supports the social and relational aspects of learning, creates conditions for learning that are inclusive, equitable and healthy, and engages students in personal ways that allow them to reach every developmental milestone. All of these goals are most successfully achieved in person.
That said, the concern, fear and anxiety created by the pandemic can not be denied. Based on the input we received from faculty, staff and families related to comfort with returning in person, we have reevaluated our initial plans for reopening fully in person across all three divisions. These newly configured plans also incorporate the expertise of our nursing staff and collaborative input from our Advisory Group of medical and risk management experts. Finally, they represent an ongoing adherence to updated state and city guidelines.
REVISED PLANS The revised plans reflect changes in three areas:
A greater emphasis on the following safety measures:
Different modes of learning by division
A phased approach for returning to support acclimation
We remain committed to meeting students and families where they are in terms of comfort level by offering a fully remote option for every student. Please inform your division director no later than Wednesday, August 12, if your student will be opting for fully remote learning for 2020-21. ZOOM CALLS WITH DIVISION DIRECTORS AND HEAD OF SCHOOL
END OF SUMMER PLANNING Educators and students are among the early adapters to the new normal the pandemic has thrust upon us. I am grateful for your continued partnership as well as the ongoing support of the Board of Trustees. Together, we can support our community through this significant transition.
You can always reach out directly to me with questions.
Sincerely,
Randall Dunn ![]()
INFORMATION FOR DIVISION CALLS
Upper school meeting with Kirk Greer and Randall Dunn
Meeting ID: 957 4877 1764
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Lower school meeting with Julie Brooks and Randall Dunn
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Meeting ID: 958 8593 6494
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Middle school meeting with Deb Sampey and Randall Dunn
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