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MASKS

What kind of masks are advised on campus?

The new government advice is to wear type 2 masks only, given that cloth and home-made masks have proven to be less effective against new variants. Please supply your child with an effective mask. These are non-woven masks of synthetic material that are more effective at blocking very small particles. Examples are European FFP2, US N95, Chinese KN95. These are unfortunately disposable, but much more effective at limiting virus spread.

SELF-TESTING

Why does ASH strongly advise preventive self-testing?

Students and staff are strongly advised to use a preventive self-test twice weekly and two self-tests will come home with students on a weekly basis (grades 3-12). Self-tests are preventive tests, which means they should be used for testing without symptoms.

Preventive testing allows us to detect infections among students and staff even if someone has no symptoms. By giving all students and employees the opportunity to preventively test themselves at home twice a week we can limit the number of infections at school as much as possible. In this way, together we can ensure that on-campus learning can continue as long as possible.

The use of the self-tests is in addition to all the measures that already apply at ASH, such as washing hands and the use of masks. After a positive self-test, you must schedule a PCR test at a GGD location for confirmation. Someone who tests positive must stay at home in quarantine.

If you have any questions, contact healthservices@ash.nl.

What to do with a self-test result?

What should be done after your child has taken a self-test?
The result will be known about 15 - 30 minutes after the test.

Is the result positive?
You or your child must contact the school and stay at home. Your child will go into isolation at home. Housemates are advised to go into quarantine; any brothers and sisters at school therefore also stay at home. After a positive self-test, it is important that you or your child contact the GGD to do a second Covid-19 test at a GGD location for confirmation. For example, the GGD can see whether your child really has the Covid-19 virus, and which of his or her classmates, friends and/or family members need to be tested. This will be determined via source and contact tracing.

Is the result negative?
Then no Covid-19 virus has been found in your child. Your child can go to school as usual. Your child must still adhere to all Covid-19 rules at school.

CAMPUS ACCESS

Am I allowed on campus?

Dutch regulations stipulate only students and staff in good health are allowed access to school buildings. In addition, students and staff who have officially designated high-risk conditions, or who have family members in their homes with these conditions should not come to campus. In this case, students will follow classwork as if they were away ill (e.g. accessing PowerSchool Learning or email for assignments and submitting work).

Parents and/or guardians are not allowed in the school unless there is no other option. If a parent/guardian needs to come to campus, a QR code will be required.

Are students and staff allowed to use the fitness room?

Am I allowed to cheer on my child during athletic training or competition?

Situation updates

Latest Covid News

Due to the climbing corona infections in the Netherlands, the Dutch government has adapted the protocols for schools effective immediately. Below follows specific guidance on several measures:

Students and staff are strongly advised to self-test twice weekly

Wear masks Type 2 (European FFP2, US N95, Chinese KN95)

Campus will be open until 8 PM, therefore students are allowed to practice and after-school activities offered by ASH employees can take place until then

Stricter measures are in place for quarantine

Parents and guardians are not allowed in schools

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Our ASH Roadmap

Our Learning Roadmap

Our Learning Roadmap offers an overview of what school at ASH may look like during the 2021-2022 school year:

On-campus Learning
Hybrid Learning
Virtual Learning

As the circumstances mandate, we are ready to flexibly pivot across these 3 models ensuring the continuity of engaging and flexible learning that is responsive to the current pandemic. These three models are independent and exclusive. At any single moment, we will only operate in one of these three models. Each model comes with adapted social-emotional programs and child protection policies to support the mental and physical well-being of our students as they learn at school or at home.

Since the start of the new school year we follow our on-campus learning model.

Global conditions and government responses are dynamic with frequent changes. At ASH, we will continue to follow the guidelines of the Dutch government and prioritize the health and safety of our community.

Virtual Learning Experience

Hybrid Learning Experience

On-Campus Learning Experience

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