FAQs
Updated 10/27/20
- What does the 2020-21 school calendar look like?
- When will classes begin?
- Who is returning to campus?
- What will classrooms look like?
- Do boarding students need to quarantine before returning to campus?
- Do day students, faculty, and staff need to quarantine before returning to campus?
- At-Home Quarantine:
- At-School Quarantine:
- Will students, faculty and staff need to be tested for COVID-19 prior to returning to campus for the start of the School year?
- What will learning look like in the Fall?
- My student will be participating in off-campus remote learning at Solebury School due to health concerns and/or travel restrictions. Is there a change in my tuition?
- What factors would Solebury School consider in making a decision to go “all remote” again?
- Some schools are planning to “go remote” between Thanksgiving and Winter Break. Is that Solebury’s plan?
- How will teachers prepare for Hybrid teaching?
- Does Solebury School have recommendations for technology for students this year?
- Who will be allowed to visit campus?
- Will outdoor spaces be used?
- Are face coverings/masks required on campus?
- What does Solebury School require in terms of a face covering?
- Will the Dining Hall be available for meals?
- What do boarding students need to bring to campus?
- What do day students need to bring to campus?
- How will Solebury School keep track of Health and Wellness information?
- How is the school supporting students emotionally?
- When will there be a decision regarding fall interscholastic athletics?
- What’s the daily schedule for learning and afterschool activities?
- What is Solebury doing to help keep students safe during athletics and activities?
- How will Solebury’s arts program be impacted this year?
- What will Solebury’s theater program look like?
- Will my boarding student be allowed to return home during the fall trimester? Will I be able to visit them on campus?
- What happens if someone is diagnosed with COVID-19?
- How will Solebury School transport students?
- Will attendance be taken?
- What types of large gatherings will be allowed on campus this fall?
- I am unable or unwilling to take any standardized college admission testing this fall. What should I do?
- Will I be at a disadvantage in the college admission process if I do not take the ACT or SAT?
- What if a college I’m interested in is not test optional and I haven’t been able to take the SAT or ACT, what should I do?
- If I still want to take the SAT or ACT, what options are available?
- If I do take the SAT or ACT off campus, will I need to quarantine for two weeks afterwards?
- I heard that the Class of 2020 has seen more deferrals than most incoming freshman classes. Will this mean that there are fewer spots available for the class of 2021?
- How will COVID-19 affect the college search and application process?
- Will colleges visit Solebury School this fall?
- Should I get a flu vaccine this year?