Family Crisis Support Fund

A fund for Miami Sudbury families to receive tuition assistance when times suddenly get hard. Our families are the foundation of our school community and we want to support them.
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​Help us create this fund for families in crisis by making a donation below!

School Community in the Time of COVID-19

Our school community eased into this school year to practice both online and on campus protocols, increasing our time on campus incrementally.

We are currently on campus 5 days a week
by community vote and commitment to safety for all.
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We follow CDC recommendations to ensure
​the highest possible prevention for the lowest risk of infection.

• Signed agreement by families to follow all school COVID-19 protocols including keeping their student home should the student or anyone in the household or with close contact have symptoms or a positive COVID test; sending their child with a clean face mask or agreeing to purchase one at school; close communication with staff.
• Daily required temperature readings by parents before leaving home and upon arrival by the school.
• Face masks required by everyone indoors. Eating and Drinking outside with 6' physical distance. Optional additional use of plastic face shields.
• Re-designed classroom space to demarcate and maximize physical distance at all times.
• Scheduled cleaning of high-touch objects throughout the day (doorknobs, tabletops, keyboards, etc.).
• Full ventilation of the classroom with high-powered fans at regular intervals throughout the day and after school.
• Hand sanitizer stationed throughout the classroom, especially at entrances.
• Hand washing station outside the restroom to maximize sanitation.
• Opportunity to be outdoors all throughout the day.
• Separate doors designated for entry and exit of the classroom.
• Individual supplies for every student to avoid shared use.
• Protocols for the monitoring of students and staff during the school day with an isolation plan should someone exhibit symptoms.
• Virtual connection ready for any student who needs to stay home.
• Constant communication with families.
• Additional protocols as needed and as recommended by the CDC and local health officials.

Having a model where individual interests meet community processes, our students should be able to continue their largely self-directed exploration at home while receiving support from staff and fellow students through Zoom and other collaborative platforms. We will make sure that every student has sufficient technology and internet access to make this possible. The students still at school will be able to connect and collaborate with students who must remain at home. 

We also know from research and experience that strong social connections help students feel more capable and cushion the effects of disruptions and change. We have a robust program of interpersonal accountability and social responsibility in our school's direct democracy and daily structure. We will continually monitor and address areas of concern, keeping in close communication with students and their families. We will also be particularly paying attention to the emotional/mental health of every student. The school already has weekly School Meetings scheduled to touch base with all students and address any issues found and to process student experience during this uniquely challenging time.​

Visitor Policy during COVID-19
In order to minimize exposure, all visits and tours will be done virtually until further notice.