Health and Safety

Our classrooms will continue to use the HEPA air filters that were put in place last year. When appropriate, windows are open and help create increased ventilation. Faculty are encouraged to use the school's grounds and the parks in the general area for lunch and instruction. BT has identified many "outdoor classroom" spaces and the faculty take advantage of those spaces when weather permits. 

We are committed to providing ongoing communication to our families regarding COVID-19 positive cases on campus. We ask for parent support in the process by notifying the school of positive test results and/or symptoms. The school then conducts contact tracing and notifies anyone who is needing to self monitor or quarantine. 

Yes. We expect conditions to change and guidance to evolve. We are in regular contact with public health experts and BT's COVID-19 Task Force and will communicate any updates to faculty, staff, and families as they occur. Our focus is on responsibly maintaining in-person learning.

If someone in your household has had any of the following symptoms, you should call the school immediately for additional information and guidance. In most scenarios, you will need to keep your child home. Outside of school hours, complete the reporting form at brownell.edu/healthcheck.

• Sore throat
• Cough
• Chills
• Body aches for unknown reasons
• Shortness of breath for unknown reasons
• Loss of smell
• Loss of taste
• Fever at or greater than 100.4 degrees

During school hours, call the school immediately for additional information and guidance. Outside school hours, complete the reporting form at brownell.edu/healthcheck.

Your child will need to stay home from school until you have the results. If it is negative, your child may return.