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FDS Covid-19 Policy
FDS - Family, Student, and Parent Covid-19 Policy
These policies listed are to be followed by every parent and student of Fantasy Dance School that wants to participate in any classes within the facilities at Fantasy Dance School. Please note that these policies have been created to ensure the health and safety of the students, families, staff, and teachers at Fantasy Dance School.
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​HEALTH, SAFETY, AND CLEANING
Fantasy Dance School is committed to continuing to hold classes in person while maintaining the highest standard of safety and cleaning procedures. The following policies will be set for all families and students wanting to participate in classes within the facilities at Fantasy Dance School.
​CHECK IN PROCEDURE
Only students and staff will be allowed in the dance studios and the gym at this time.
No visitors, guests, or parents will be allowed in the dance studios and gym at all at this time unless discussed with the administration.
Detailed bookkeeping and attendance will ensure who is in the studio and the gym and at what times they are present with others.
Parking is available in front of our double doors near our main entrance. DO NOT PARK IN NEIGHBORING BUSINESSES PAST THE FENCE. Parking in neighboring businesses like RESMO MOTORS, even just for drop-off, may result in your vehicle being towed.
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Drop off and pick up for any and all classes will be conducted through our main entrance and lobby/waiting area. We ask all families to wait outside the main doors for pick up and drop off. If assistance is needed, please wait in the front lobby area for FDS staff to come and assist.
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Students will check in at the front desk with an FDS staff member.
If students are experiencing any symptoms that align with COVID-19 before classes, we ask that families notify our office and keep their students home.
We ask that student is free from symptoms (if they have tested negative for COVID-19 but are experiencing symptoms related) for at least 24 hours before returning to classes.
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If any symptoms are observed that align with COVID-19, the student will need to go home immediately. Depending on the severity of the symptoms and if a COVID-19 test was already performed, a student may be asked to wear a mask if they are displaying symptoms related to COVID-19 during class.
If the student is not displaying any symptoms related to COVID-19, the student will be instructed to their classroom and cubby for each student to put their water bottle and dance shoes to change into.
SOCIAL DISTANCING, MASK PROTOCOL, AND COMMUNAL SPACES
From the California Department of Health
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After March 11, 2022, the universal masking requirement for K-12 and Childcare settings will terminate. CDPH strongly recommends that individuals in these settings continue to mask in indoor settings when the universal masking requirement lifts; however, Fantasy Dance School will no longer require masks during classes unless students are displaying symptoms during class and/or they tested negative but are still in their 10 days after testing positive.
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If using single-use masks (surgical masks), masks should be disposed of daily. If using reusable or cloth masks, masks should be washed regularly (if possible after every time used). Multiple masks may also be needed throughout the day if a student has multiple classes or will sweat more intensely during class with it. To aid in breathing with a mask on, it is important that the mask fits the student properly.
Here are some tips on choosing the right mask for your dancer:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html
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​Students should come in their dance/class attire. Dance shoes should be brought with them inside to change into when they get to the cubby area.
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There will be a cubby area designated for students to drop off their shoes and water bottle for class. These areas will also be sanitized.
Students must come with a bottle of water to class. There will be an area to refill water bottles and get water in the studio at this time. Water bottles must also have a name or easy identification on them. If any water bottles are left at the end of the day, they will be disposed of unless FDS Staff is notified.
CLEANING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURES
This section does not require any action from the family; however, it gives information on some of the precautions that Fantasy Dance School will be following to ensure the health and safety of all of our students, families, and staff.
If any props are needed for class (ballet barres/gymnastic equipment), props will be thoroughly sanitized at the end of class before the next class begins by the teacher.
​At the end of each day, staff will be sanitizing the studio/gym equipment used in that class. This may include but is not limited to: any door handles, light switches, window or door openings, bathrooms, and other equipment.
Staff will sanitize and/or wipe down the areas where students placed their belongings.
Because of the cleaning procedures that will be implemented, class times may be modified for the time being to ensure that staff have enough time to complete these tasks.
* Please note that this is subject to change based on the current procedures placed during that time as reflected by the County of Santa Clara.
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This section lists actions that are highly encouraged for families to sanitize any belongings that may have been inside the studio or gym during their class time upon returning home.
For electronics, such as phones, tablets, or computers: Consider putting a wipeable cover on electronics. Follow manufacturer’s instruction for cleaning and disinfecting.
If no guidance, use alcohol-based wipes or sprays containing at least 70% alcohol. Dry surface thoroughly.
Laundry: For clothing, re-usable masks, towels, and other items. Launder items according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Use the warmest appropriate water setting and dry items completely.
Any other belongings such as water bottles should also be cleaned after each day at the studio if a reusable water bottle is brought.
ENROLLMENT AND PAYMENTS
If attending in-person classes, students must be able to follow all safety and health procedures put in place for inside dance and gymnastic classes. ​
At any point, an in-person class may switch to an online format if necessary to ensure the health and safety of all of our students, families, and staff.
In order to ensure that all guidelines are being followed and implemented by the County of Santa Clara, classes may occur either inside or outside of the dance studio and gym.
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Students will NOT be allowed any make-ups, in any format: in-person, hybrid, and/or online classes, during this time under any circumstances, whether it be requested online or in-person. For example, a student cannot miss an in-person class and request to attend another class offered at a different time in any format. A student also cannot miss an online class and request to attend another class offered at a different time.
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Payments can be paid online (with a 3.5% charge through The Studio Director. Payments can also be made through cash or check to our office.
All communication with staff will be conducted either via email or over the phone if there are any questions or concerns regarding anything with Fantasy Dance School. If you would like to meet with a staff member in the office, please reach out to set up a time.
COVID-19 SYMPTOMS AND TESTING
​When student can return to classes after testing positive for COVID-19:
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End isolation after Day 5 IF you feel well or are getting better AND a test (antigen test preferred) collected on Day 5 or later is negative.
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Continue to isolate for at least 10 days IF you are unable to test OR your Day 5 test is positive OR you choose not to test.
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Whether you test negative or not, if you are not feeling better, continue to isolate until after Day 10 AND until fever-free.
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Wear a well-fitting mask around others (even at home) for a total of 10 days, regardless of test results, especially in indoor settings.
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Testing guidance and more information can be found at:
https://covid19.sccgov.org/covid19-guidelines#3925188384-2717212703
It is important to note that even if a student isn’t experiencing any symptoms, they may be an asymptotic carrier if they have been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed or exposed to COVID-19. Please note that for the same reasons, a substitute teacher or a teacher may be replaced for classes for some time without warning if needed. Teachers may also have to teach via Zoom from their homes with the students in the studio if needed as well.
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* While our staff closely monitors all guidelines and recommendations set by the County of Santa Clara, our website policies may not reflect the latest guidelines, depending on when they were announced. Please always check in with our office administration via phone or email if you and your family need to quarantine based on the above or have any questions.
Sources Used in this Document:
Santa Clara County Public Health – Mandatory Directive for Programs Serving Children or Youth
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/K-12-Guidance-2021-22-School-Year.aspx
Center for Disease Control and Prevention – Cleaning and Disinfecting your Facility
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/disinfecting-building-facility.html
The health and well-being of our students and our community are our top priorities. Therefore, we are planning to implement new measures upon the reopening of the FDS to minimize the spread of COVID-19, protect our faculty and staff and provide a safe space for our community. If you have any questions on our path to reopening, please contact us.