CAG Together Again

2021
Reimagining How We Come
together
again

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION LETTER
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
3
5
TIMELINE 6
PART 1
Preparing Faculty and Staff
PART 2
Preparing Students
PART 3
Teaching and Learning Models
PART 4
Security Measures and Protocols
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10
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19
ANNEX DOCUMENTS
A Message About Public Health &
School Preparedness
What is Social Distancing?
Checklist for Families
Checklist for Students
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26
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Dear CAG Faculty, Staff, Students, and Families,
It’s time that we start planning our future and look forward to when we are
Together Again!
The American School of Guatemala is preparing for a hopeful return to school. Our
return will operate in a modified format and is fully dependent upon national
and local government mandates, public health guidelines (MSPAS), and Ministry
of Education (MINEDUC) expectations. This means, our plans will be flexible, keeping
students, faculty, and staff health and safety as our primary goal.
CAG will demonstrate agility in this pandemic era and call upon its community to be
well informed and supportive of the work we have ahead. Our CAG Together Again
Plan is developed around the premise that schools may soon be permitted to open in
the months ahead. The CAG Together Again Plan is also developed to be flexible and
responsive in the following ways;
Open opportunities for students who need to develop social connections and regain
familiarity with their school
Provide CAG Virtual options for students, faculty, and staff who are unable or afraid
to return to school until there are vaccinations
Establish social distancing and cleaning protocols for all members of our community
Support families who need to return to work
Ensure the School, its academic program, and operations can pivot to follow all
government mandates that may call for phasing back or periodic lockdowns.
We believe that the role of the American School of Guatemala is to provide clarity and
respond to uncertainty by outlining our reopening plan, we call it the CAG Together
Again. The plan is divided into important parts that outline our phase transition back
to work and back to school.
Part 1 – Preparing our Faculty and Staff to Return to Work
Part 2 – Preparing our Students to Return to School (maximize space and minimize groups)
Part 3 – Our Teaching and Learning Models
Part 4 – Campus Operations, Facilities, Transportation, and Security
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Since the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, The American School of Guatemala
has been navigating immediate challenges, while building a strategic perspective for
the future. The CAG Together Again Plan for the 2020/2021 school year is meant to
roll-out a perspective on how we will move forward and what our priorities are for
our students and the entire CAG community during a time of uncertainty. Such
priorities include making sure we implement and adhere to rigorous health and
safety measures, design flexible and robust teaching and learning models, plan for
various student schedules across all sections, ensure that the school can function
and be agile around social distancing guidelines while never losing sight of our
school’s mission promise---empowering students to achieve their full potential and to
inspire them to lead meaningful lives. At the heart of our Together Again plan is this
simple and powerful purpose.
We thank the CAG community for the opportunity to partner and share the Together
Again Plan with you. Please know that we will be scheduling webinars for our
parents, faculty, and staff in the weeks ahead, to offer an overview of the details
within each of the four phases we have outlined. Aside from the webinars, you will
receive details to help you and your children prepare for the new school year ahead.
Finally, in a safe and healthy way and when government guidelines permit, we want
to get back to school, and we want to help you get back to work. We look forward to
being together again soon.
In the tradition of maroon and gray,
Patricia Lee Marshall
General Director

Executive Summary
In this document you will find...
Our Plan
To make our return to campus a possibility, we have elaborated on a plan that is
divided into four phases. This plan and its timeline are fully dependent on
government guidelines and recommendations from the Ministerio de Salud
Pública y Asistencia Social (MSPAS) and the Ministerio de Educación (MINEDUC).
Our Mission
Being able to return to campus abiding by government and public health guidelines
while ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff.
OUR VISION
To navigate through uncertain times with a plan that allows us to comply with our
value proposition and ensure a world-class education, whether it be virtual or
on-site while adapting to the circumstances around us and providing certainty and
security for all our stakeholders.
What to expect next?
We will be sending regular information updates to support our families in preparation
for the start of the 2020-2021 school year.
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TIMELINE
The American School of Guatemala has developed a generalized timeline to guide
decisions and preparedness planning for the school community. We believe in
establishing the expectations for our stakeholders so we can all work together for
what is right in teaching and learning, faculty and students.
Because the world has changed rapidly in the wake of COVID-19 and each week
government orders, statistics, and predictions are changing, please know that
timelines will alter and be adjusted accordingly.
01
May, 2020
Surveying Work Teams
Grouping Work Teams
Procedures in Place
02
June, 2020
Operational Teams
Leadership, General Director Training
Campus Procedures and Self Protection,
Social Distancing
Parent Survey Opt in/out Blended Learning
03
04
05
*
*
July, 2020
August, 2020
Enero, 2021
Educational Leadership and Business Ops
Faculty Return and Organized in
Groups
Social Distance, Protective Gear, Sanitation
Training
Virtual and Blended Learning Protocols
Virtual Teaching and Learning Begins
Specialized Groups, Transitions, and
Training
Hybrid School Begins
Virtual School Continues
Student Life & Athletics (March 2021)
Modified School Begins (April 2021)
* 4 and 5 Pending Government Guidelines
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PART 1
PREPARING OUR FACULTY
and STAFF TO
RETURN TO WORK
The American School of Guatemala is a large organization and employs a large staff,
and is host to a complex teaching community composed of local educators and Teaching
Fellows. Making sure we can respond, guide, and prepare our expert teams on campus is
imperative in securing the safety of the community. They are our frontline.
CAG will implement the following practices:
Care and Concern; Everyone is important
Daily health
and wellness
checks.
Health and wellness
response system that includes
the Human Resource Office
reaching out to anyone illness
or a request for wellness
support.
Sick days are
excused. Stay
home if you are
sick.
CAG Human
Resources has access
to medical, counseling,
& ambulance
directories.
CAG Human
Resources
supports local &
ex-pat insurance
questions.
CAG conducts regular
communications & virtual
meetings with faculty and staff, to
keep everyone informed of government
orders and their impact on
school and work operations.
May survey to inquire who
among our faculty & staff is
at risk or has an at risk family
member in order to establish
a virtual work schedule.
No food services on
campus. Teachers
are encouraged to
bring food from
home.
Water fountains
closed. Bring
water bottles
from home.
Personal belongings stay in
assigned spaces. These spaces
need to be wiped each morning
and each afternoon with school
provided cleaner.

Civic Responsibility;
Help us keep others safe
Essential teams reporting to
campus have protocols that include
a required face mask, temperature
checks, use of hand gel upon entry,
& handwashing expectations
throughout their workday.
A small crew of staff report
alternating days & times to conduct
business and to monitor facilities and
maintenance details. These crews
have work station protocols to keep
desks and equipment clean.
Reporting self illness
or that of a family
member is an
expectation with
quarantine guidelines.
Reporting travel
and fulfilling
quarantine.
Some teachers
commute to student
classrooms.
Student groups
stay stationary.
!
Do not cluster in
faculty rooms, work
rooms, office spaces.
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TEAMWORK!
CHECKLIST FOR SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, AND STAFF
CAG will follow these actions for prevention and contol
1 2
Promote and demonstrate regular
hand washing and positive hygiene
behaviors and monitor their uptake.
Ensure adequate, clean, and separate
toilets for girls and boys
Ensure soap and safe water is
available at age-appropriate hand
washing stations
Encourage frequent and thorough
washing (at least 20 seconds)
Place hand sanitizers in toilets,
classrooms, halls, and near exits
where possible to ensure adequate,
clean, and separate toilets or latrines
for girls and boys
Clean and disinfect school buildings,
classrooms, and especially water and
sanitation facilities at least once a day,
particularly surfaces that are touched
by many people (railings, lunch tables,
sports equipment, door and window
handles, toys, teaching and learning
aids, etc.)
Use sodium hypochlorite at 0.5%
(equivalent 5000ppm) for disinfecting
surfaces and 70% ethyl alcohol for
disinfection of small items, and ensure
appropriate equipment for cleaning
staff
Carpets, foam floor sections, and
plush toys can not be sanitized often
or thoroughly enough.
These items will need to be packed
away during the pandemic time period.
3
Increase
airflow and ventilation
where climate allows (open
windows, etc.)
4
Post signs encouraging good hand
and respiratory hygiene practices.
5
F
Ensure trash is removed daily and
disposed of safely.
120
6C
50
Wear masks. It is mandatory.
Temperature check.
(Key Messages and Actions for COVID-19 Prevention and Control in Schools, World Health Organization 2020)
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PART 2
PREPARING OUR
STUDENTS TO
RETURN TO SCHOOL
The American School of Guatemala is a student centered school. Students are
not only our responsibility, but our purpose. Keeping them safe is our priority
and we will lean to all stakeholders to work with us in following health and
safety guidelines.
In keeping students at the heart of our school, we are fully aware of the importance
in caring for our community. Therefore the CAG Together Again Plan centers on
Care and Concern
Daily health and wellness checks through
the attendance system.
Support and predictability are important
constants for young children. Therefore,
CAG is committed to communicating plans,
protocols, schedules, and information to prepare
and transition young children into a school.
Choice. We know students will be anxious and
have fear as society phases back into the
environment. Therefore CAG will survey families
about their preferences; opt-in/out options for
virtual and/or blended learning programs.
School counselors are present to support
families, students, grade levels,
and sections. Educators are trained to
support students.
Grade level sections will be small (allow for
social distancing 6 ft apart /2 mts)
- 10-12 students

Grade level sections, Prek-12, will stay in
assigned classrooms all day.
Food services will be closed (snacks
brought from home).
Water fountains will be closed. Water
bottles brought from home.
Personal belongings stay with student
(no lockers or hooks).
Play, recess, and PE take place outside only &
with 1 assigned grade level section at a time.
Gym and pool locker rooms will be closed.
Bus routes will be made smaller to adjust
to alternating start and finish times.
All adults will wear personal protective
gear and encourage extra cleaning and
hand washing routines.

Civic Responsibility
Tell a parent
or a teacher
when you
are sick.
Stay home if
you or a family
member are not
well. Sick days
are excused.
Do not gossip about
others being sick. We
all need to be aware
when others are not
well. But, we cannot
always assume a sick
person is a
COVID-19 patient.
Do not bully
others who are
sick.
Wash hands
frequently with
soap and water
or hand gel.
Keep your
personal
belongings
with you at
all times.
Take care of
your workstation.
Wash surfaces
before and
after use.
Respect social
distancing rules.
Do not cluster in
social areas such as
bathrooms, offices,
locker rooms.
Wear your
masks. Masks
are mandatory.
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PART 3
our teaching
and
learning models
04
*
August
Virtual Instruction Begins
Specialized Groups Transitions and
recieve Training
05
*
Enero
Modified School Begins
Virtual School Continues
*
Pending Government Guidelines
A Flexible Teaching and Learning Model
CAG is a leader in providing a vigorous academic program that is
robust with student electives and enriched with lessons that are
inspiring and empowering - a program that nurtures critical
thinking.
In the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, CAG has swiftly transitioned to
virtual teaching and learning while embodying the qualities of excellence
that defines CAG.
The American School of Guatemala is building a clear, comprehensive
plan that is versatile and agile so that our students continue to grow
and develop, but most importantly, thrive in the post COVID-19 era. All
learners will have access to the CAG experience, our faculty and
friends, book clubs, grade level meetings, advisory, morning meetings,
and social opportunities. And all parents can join us in experiencing the
journey of deep learning and innovative teaching through Parent
Connects and informational webinars.

covid-19
Health Scenario for School Phasing
Plan A
RED
Pandemic escalation, demanding stronger
public-health interventions
Plan B
ORANGE
(Blended, alternating days onsite and virtual, with
preparations for continued interruptions)
COVID-19 still in the environment
Plan C
YELLOW
Plan D
GREEN
Strong-public health response succeeds, controlling
the spread
Modified school, 5 days a week, alternating daily schedules
(start and end time)
(Full onsite program, with preparations for continued
interruptions)
Effective response but virus lingers or recurs requiring
some physical distancing
Plan A
CAG Virtual (all online)
The goal of CAG Virtual School is to ensure learning continues in the event of
school closure. Our goal is to provide an enriching learning experience through
a virtual format where the teacher facilitates the direction while students
independently extend their learning, ensure continued progress toward
established learning targets for all our students, and to minimize future
calendar disruptions. In keeping with CAG’s commitment to exceptional education,
Virtual School experiences are developed to be robust and meaningful.
CAG Virtual is an all-online program, for all learners Pre K-12, and is the most
flexible option for all learners during extended school closings. CAG virtual is
offered as the model which allows students to complete their course of study
with a combination of synchronous and asynchronous instruction with support
being provided by CAG teachers-core content and specialized subject teachersat
each grade level and across the content areas.

All assemblies, student life activities, and community events are modified
and moved to a virtual format, including activities in counseling and
student support. CAG Virtual is a comprehensive program that advances
all learners through the CAG experience and designed for completion of
learning standards and validation for promotions.
CAG Virtual is designed to support the various ages and stages of our
learners and keeps a healthy balance of screen time lessons and assignments
as outlined by the Academy of American Pediatrics and the World
Health Organization. The program is designed for increased independence
for elementary, middle school, and high aged CAG learners. For our
younger CAG students, the program does require support in managing the
online tools, computer usage oversight, and to read the instructions.
When implementing the CAG Virtual program, the American School of
Guatemala offers parent support, workshops, and webinars to support
your learners at home.
Plan B
Hybrid Learning
(alternating days on site, alternating start times, alternating virtual days)
Students will slowly phase towards campus life with alternating schedule -
alternating days and alternating stop and end times. The Hybrid program is
intended to offer familiarity and comfort with the school environment,
allow young children to experience real-time friendships, and interactions
with friends and teachers, but under strict social distancing guidelines. For
the days that children are not on campus, students continue to have skills
reinforced with synchronous (live instruction) and asynchronous (teacherdirected)
CAG Virtual. As we have these past few months, CAG will continue
with regular modifications to ensure that students are receiving a well-balanced
and academically fulfilling experience.
The Hybrid schedule onsite is limited to accommodate phasing restrictions
and strict social distancing guidelines. Classes are kept in small cohorts,
assigned to one space onsite, teachers rotate to them. Cafeteria and
tienditas are closed, and gyms and locker rooms are not accessible.
These protocols will be in place with carefully monitored attendance, illness
reporting, and rigorous campus cleaning protocols.
Students and families are surveyed to opt-in or out of this hybrid
experience.

Examples of Hybrid Learning Schedule
(special requests will not be considered)
Prek-8 Students are divided into two(2) groups
Group A (families last names A-L)
Group B (Families last name M-Z)
Alternating Days
Group A on site Monday and Wednesday (CAG Virtual; Tues,Thurs, Fri)
Group B on site Tuesday and Thursday (CAG Virtual; Mon, Wed, Fri)
Fridays are alternating and Specialized (schedule to be established) and are called
WIN (What I Need) Days
Student Example
Alternating Start and End Times
7:30am-12:00pm
10:00am-2:30pm
Student Garcia Kindergarten Monday and Wednesday 7:30am-12:00pm
Student Perez 4th grade Monday and Wednesday 10:00am-2:30pm
Student Suarez 6th grade Tuesday and Thursday 7:30am-12:00pm
*All other days will be CAG virtual
High School Groupings
Group A (grades 9-11)
Group B (grades 10-12)
Student Alvarez 11th grade Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am-2:30pm
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Plan C
A modified on Campus Learning
CAG moves to this phase assuming that conditions, as established by local government,
are safe for a full onsite return. The American School of Guatemala is fully aware that if
and when we are ready for a full onsite experience, we will need to prepare our faculty,
staff, students, and families, into a careful transition with modified schedules to support
the safety, health, and well being of the community. We will also continue to leave this as
an Opt-in for our families, should they be fearful or have high-risk health concerns in their
home.
In this Step 3 process, The American School of Guatemala will be prepared to fully
transition to CAG Virtual in the event our community experiences a spike in COVID-19
cases and the Guatemalan Government calls for interruption of onsite instruction. Specific
decisions and plans regarding on-campus modifications will be finalized over the next few
months.
This modified approach to onsite learning will have alternating pick-up and drop off times
for controlled crowds of students and faculty. Onsite athletic offerings will initiate in the
step 3 program with modified schedules for practices only (no competitive matches).
After school enrichment and extended day programming will likely be offered for students
in grades 8-12 with social distancing expectations.
We believe we will still experience school closures throughout the year, and even at Step
3, please expect long closures. We will offer virtual enrichment activities for younger
students.
Because the world has changed rapidly in the wake of COVID-19 this information is
subject to change.
Teaching &
Learning
Campus Instruction Start End Cafeteria Athletics Student
Time
Tienda
Life
WIN
CAG
Virtual
No
4.5
8:00 12:30
No
Virtual
Modified
Virtual
Modified
Built in
Virtually
Blended
2 days
a week
4.5
Alternate
7:30
10:00
Alternate
12:00
2:30
No
Modified
Virtual
Modified
Fridays
or 2:30
Modified
5 days
4.5
Alternate
7:30
10:00
Alternate
12:00
2:30
Modified
MS/HS
Modified
Onsite
Fridays
2:30
CAG Full
Session
6.5
7:30 2:00 Yes All All
5 days Built in

win days!
(What I Need)
The American School of Guatemala is a student-centered school. It firmly believes that
students are both inspired and empowered when teachers and parents come together
to celebrate, honor, and support learners finding and presenting unique ways to meet
their needs within the robust academic program established by the school.
What I Need (WIN) Days are unique opportunities for students to have direct support
from learning specialists, counselors, advisors, Deans, the College Office, etc. . . in
blended and modified schedules.
These may be scheduled by the school, by the student, and by the
specialist on campus as personalized check-ins.
How do we know when to
employ which step?
YES
GUATEMALAN
GOVERNMENT
LIFTS THE SCHOOL
CLOSURE
MANDATE
As a family, you have determined that you
are comfortable with your children returning to
the physical campus. Survey and release form.
CAG Virtual
(all virtual)
Hybrid
Learning
Your child(ren) will
return after winter
recess, January 2021
to an on campus hybrid
program with modified
schedules and shorter
days.
NO
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PART 4
Campus operations,
facilities, transportation,
and security
Entering Campus Check-in Points
Bus (am and pm)
Pasarela
Puerta Norte
Please note, Kinder Gate (UVG Gate) will not be
open for teachers, faculty or staff to enter or leave
campus.
Temperature Check
We will record faculty, staff,
student, and visitors'
temperature upon their entry
to campus.
F 97-99 (>99.5 not permitted)
C 36.5-37.5 (>37.5 not permitted)
F
C
120
50
F 99.5
Not permitted
onto campus
100
80
40
30
C 37.5
Not permitted
onto campus
60
20

40
10
20
0
0
10
20
20
40
30
60
40
VISITORS - Covid19 Visitor Protocol
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Visitors must have a scheduled and approved appointment and registered at the security gate for admittance
to the campus. Upon scheduling the appointment, CAG will give these guidelines to the visitor.
Identification can be shown (not passed to) to the guard. It will be documented. This takes time.
All visitors must enter through the main gate. Report any illness or illness at home. If illness is reported or
suspected, the visitor will be denied entrance. Report any travel outside the department and/or country.
Visitors will not be permitted to enter if traveled in the last 14 days.
All visitors must have a mask. No mask, no entrance.
All visitors will have a temperature check. If the temperature is
F 97-99 (>100 not permitted) C 36.5-37.5 (>37.5 not permitted)
Each visitor will use hand gel.
Operations visitors will be provided disposable gloves if delivering or picking up
cargo or shipments of any kind. These visitors are not permitted to use their own gloves.
Each visitor will be directed to wait in the central hall (Reception) of the school until
met by the campus host.
All visitors will respect social distancing guidelines. No physical greeting hosts, acquaintances or students.
This is a dynamic situation and it is likely that things will continue to change. We will continue to issue new
information and guidance as appropriate.
Service provider visits will be arranged after school hours.

Transportation and Bus Routes
The American School of Guatemala has its own fleet of buses, drivers, and monitors.
Our team of drivers and monitors are trained to clean and sanitise the buses
between routes, to protect themselves and others with school staff and faculty
protocols (masks, frequent hand washing and gel, no touching face, reporting illness,
and staying home). The American School of Guatemala has also organized routing to
respect social distance guidelines.
Drivers and monitors wear masks.
Conduct frequent handwashing and use of hand gel.
Hand gel is kept on the bus and students will receive a dose upon
entering and exiting the bus.
We will record student temperature check upon entering the bus
F 97-99 (>100 not permitted)
C 36.5-37.5 (>37.5 not permitted)
Conduct high touch audits (doors, handles, steering wheel, seats, child
safety seats, railings, floors, etc. )
Use school approved disinfectant cleaner to clean surfaces before,
after, and between routes. Alternating start and end times to support
social distancing spacing on the buses.
Routes are assigned drivers, students, monitors, and buses.
Buses are logged daily to an assigned route.
The school will only charge fees for services rendered. Prices will be
prorated for daily use only.

Medical Clinic
The Medical Clinic is to attend to students, faculty, and staff. Its main
priority is students.
The Medical Clinic is a center for triage. The role of the doctor and
nurse on campus is to respond to emergencies, assess immediate
concerns, and make recommendations. The doctor or nurse does not
diagnose student or adult illnesses.
The Medical Clinic records and collects data on all visits to the office.
The doctor and nurse follow school policies and will require that
students with fever, vomit, or any suspected contagion will need to
stay in the office and be picked up immediately.
The doctor and the nurse have reporting protocols to the General
Director, the Crisis Management Team (CMT), and to the local
authorities should we suspect there is a contagion on campus.
reporting and campus protocols
CAG expects all members (students, faculty, and staff) of the school to report
their illnesses and stay home, follow doctors' orders, and do not return until
you have clearance from a medical professional to do so.
When brought to our attention, illness and contagions are reported to the
potentially infected student groups (like we would for flu, strep throat,
conjunctivitis, etc.) If sick on campus, students must report to room CE-25 for
isolation.
CAG has a campus doctor and nurse. These professionals do not diagnose.
In the case of COVID-19 they are part of the immediate response team, who
will support the school in proper reporting to all authorities.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, and in preparing for phasing back to
business and operations, students who chose onsite learning will be in
classes between 10-12 students. These students are assigned to a classroom
and a group of teachers. They do not leave the classroom and teachers
report to them. Each physical space has a student and faculty, staff contact
inventory so we can isolate exposure and communicate swiftly.
covid-19 CAG Health and Safety Protocols
Entering
campus &
managing
campus
visitors
Personal
protective gear
& workstation
cleaning
expectations
Social
distancing on
campus, at work,
and in the
classrooms
Developing
alternating work
teams across all
departments &
sections
Reporting
protocols and
communicating
illness

documents

A Message about
Public Health and School Preparedness
The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the importance of being flexible and
responsive in all situations, and especially in navigating through uncertainty. The
School is a leader in situational planning and in safeguarding the health and
wellness of its students, its faculty, and its staff.
The American School of Guatemala is preparing different scenarios to continue to
operate school in various formats that include virtual and/or a modified (blended)
onsite approach, while also continuing to prepare to transition the school and its
operations back to an all virtual format should extended interruptions continue to
be imposed.
Discussions about phasing from a virtual program to a modified (blended) onsite
program will only commence upon government orders and guidelines and upon
assuring the School meets the safety, sanitization, and social distancing protocols
necessary for the health and safety of the CAG community.
How do we know when to transition to these different scenarios?
We first review the status of Guatemala’s public health and
government issued guidelines.
Assuming there are four levels of public health activity
Wide spread of COVID-19 in the environment
R
E
D
Follow government and official lockdown orders
Interruption of onsite programs
Implement virtual teaching and learning
Implement only essential onsite operations
Spread is controlled but still in the environment
O
R
A
N
G
E
Government has started phasing business activity and permits the expansion
of operations on site, including administrative personnel, and allows for phasing
of schools with strict social distancing guidelines (CAG Hybrid or Modified)
Virtual learning is still an option for students (CAG Virtual)
Strict social distancing
Hygiene awareness, masks, and temperature checks
Campus cleansing
Strict attendance procedures
Restricted campus visiting procedures
Alternative option for those employees in high risk category

Spread is demonstrating a decrease in activity
Y
ELL
O
W
Government allows for phasing of schools with strict social distancing guidelines
Hygiene awareness, masks, and temperature checks
Modified faculty and student schedules with partial week and partial day activity
Campus cleansing
Limited transportation for personnel
Restricted campus visiting procedures
Strict attendance and health checks
Plan for when student/employees get sick
Reported illness requires that campus shuts down with thorough cleaning and
transition to virtual teaching and learing.
No active spread
G
R
E
E
N
Government allows for phasing of schools with strict social distancing guidelines
Hygiene awareness, masks, and temperature checks
Modified student schedules alternating daily schedules
Campus cleansing
Transportation with social distancing and alternating routes
Strict attendance and health checks
Plan for when student/employees get sick
Reported illness requires that campus shuts down with thorough cleaning and
transition to virtual teaching and learning
Restricted campus visiting procedures

The chart below, developed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
is a guide for the American School of Guatemala in decision making.
cdc.gov/coronavirus
SCHOOLS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The purpose of this tool is to assist administrators in making (re)opening decisions regarding K-12 schools during
the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important to check with state and local health officials to determine the most
appropriate actions while adjusting to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community.
Should you consider opening?
Will reopening be consistent with applicable state and local orders?
Is the school ready to protect children and employees at higher risk
for severe illness?
Are you able to screen students and employees upon arrival for
symptoms and history of exposures?
Are recommended health and
safety actions in place?
Promote healthy hygiene practices such as hand washing and
employees wearing a cloth face covering, as feasible
Intensify cleaning, desinfection, and ventilation
Encourage social distancing through increased spacing, small
groups, if feasable
Train all employees on health and safety protocols
Is ongoing monitoring in place?
ALL
YES
ALL
YES
Develop and implement procedures to check for signs and symptoms
of students and employees daily upon arrival, as feasible
ANY
NO
ANY
NO
DO NOT
OPEN
MEET
SAFEGUARDS
FIRST
Encourage anyone who is sick to stay home
Plan for if students or employees get sick
Communicate and monitor developments with local authorities,
employees, and families regarding cases, and updates to polices
Monitor student & employee absences and have flexible leave polices
ANY
NO
MEET
SAFEGUARDS
FIRST
ALL
YES
OPEN AND MONITOR

Social
istancing?
What is
6 ft 6 ft 6 ft
According to the CDC, social distancing,
also called “physical distancing,” means
keeping space between yourself and other
people outside of your home. To practice
social or physical distancing:
Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length)
from other people
Do not gather in groups
Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass
gatherings
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TEAMWORK!
CHECKLIST FOR FAMILIES
CAG will follow these actions for prevention and control
1 2
Monitor your child’s health and
keep them home from school if
they are ill.
3
Encourage
?
?
your children to ask
questions and express their feelings
with you and their teachers.
Remember that your child may have
different reactions to stress; be
patient and understanding.
Teach and model good hygiene
practices for your children:
Wash your hands with soap and safe
water frequently. If soap and water are
not readily available, use an alcoholbased
hand sanitizer with at least 60%
alcohol. Always wash hands with soap
and water, if hands are visibly dirty
Ensure that safe drinking water is
available and toilets or latrines are
clean and available at home
Ensure waste is safely collected, stored
and disposed of
Cough and sneeze into a tissue or your
elbow and avoid touching your face,
eyes, mouth, and nose
4
Prevent
stigma by using facts and
reminding students to be
considerate of one another.
5
Coordinate
with the school to receive
information and ask how you can
support school safety efforts (though
parent-teacher committees, etc.)
(Key Messages and Actions for COVID-19 Prevention and Control in Schools, World Health Organization 2020)

Checklist for
STUDENTS
(Key Messages and Actions for COVID-19 Prevention and Control
in Schools, World Health Organization 2020)
In a situation like this it is
normal to feel sad, worried,
confused, scared, or angry.
Know that you are not alone
and talk to someone you trust,
like your parent or teacher so
that you can help keep yourself
and your school safe and
healthy.
Ask questions, educate
yourself, and get information
from reliable sources.
Protect yourself and
others. Wash your
hands frequently,
always with soap and
water for at least 20
seconds.
Remember to not
touch your face.
Do not share cups,
eating utensils, food,
or drinks with others.
MASKS
Be a leader in keeping
yourself, your school, family,
and community healthy.
Share what you learn about
preventing disease with your
family and friends, especially
with younger children.
Model good practices such
as sneezing or coughing into
your elbow and washing
your hands, especially for
younger family members.
Don’t stigmatize your
peers or tease anyone
about being sick; remember
that the virus doesn’t
follow geographical
boundaries, ethnicities,
age, ability, or gender.
According to CDC recommendations, children 2 years and older should wear a
cloth face covering their nose and mouth when in the community setting. This
is an additional public health measure people should take to reduce the
spread of COVID-19 in addition to social distancing, frequent hand cleaning,
and other preventive actions. A cloth face covering is not intended to protect
the wearer, but may prevent the spread of virus from the wearer to others.
This would be especially important in the event that someone is infected but
does not have symptoms.
Tell your
parents,
another family
member, or a
caregiver if
you feel sick,
and ask to
stay home.

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