RICHMOND Campus Protocol | FAQ

The organization for students in grade K through Gr5 is based on cohorts which represents a group of students similar to a class size, with the required spatial distancing. 

Gr3-Gr4 / CE2-CM1
RICH Gr 3 / CE2 ; Gr 4 / CM1 : Wednesday October 14

School hours are 9:00am to 3:15pm on Richmond campus.

Entrance on 8th avenue parking lot between Geary and Clement on the school white zone 

Arrival is extended from 8:30 am to 9:00 am to allow for screening and spatial distancing.

The school day ends at 3:15pm and parents can pick up their child between 

Gr 3 CE2 3:15pm and 3:30pm.

Gr 4 CM1 3:30pm and 3:45pm.

Afternoon daycare operates until 6:00pm.

Cohorts will have an assigned classroom, lunch location. In the yards, cohorts will either have assigned spots, or rotations so that cohorts are not in the same space at the same time. We have designed physical dividers to restrict a cohort to a specific area.

• French teachers will work with one cohort.
• English teachers will work with more cohorts as they support several classes, but not more than one cohort per day.
• Every adult entering and leaving a room will sanitize with thorough hand washing, and all adults will wear masks. 

Teachers will implement the concurrent classroom that aims at teaching to in-person students and remote students at the same time.

Learn more about the concurrent classroom approach

The limit of 6 feet distancing was moved to 3 to 6 feet. However, LFSF remains committed to maintaining its 6 feet distancing protocol. Fortunately our Richmond classes are large with ample space and allow capacities between 14 to 17 students depending on each room setting. 

LFSF | Mask Policy

Subject to change if regulations were to be revised by local health authorities*

With campuses in San Francisco and in Sausalito, LFSF follows the latest guidance and regulations from the Counties of SF and Marin as well as the State of California. When there are nuances between State and Counties recommendations, LFSF implements the most cautious approach as the safety of our community is our main priority. 

Mask wearing has been identified as one of the most important preventive tools we have in our community to stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

• Therefore, all adults present on campus are required to wear a mask at all times.
• Likewise, students from Gr 3 through Gr 12, need to wear a mask while on campus. 
• As per regulations, children from age 2 (LPE) though Gr 2, should and will be encouraged to wear a mask. 

Educators will support the successful implementation of this policy by explaining why to wear a mask and how to wear it properly. We understand that it might be difficult for our youngest learners to comply with these recommendations, and teachers and educators will carefully balance minimizing risks while ensuring the well-being of our students.

Periods will be identified by teachers when conditions are safe to provide students with an “outdoor mask break”, a time when it is considered safe not to wear a face mask. Masks should be removed during meals, lunch times, and nap times. During these break times, masks should be kept clean, ideally in a dedicated pouch ( bag or ziplock bag) or replaced by a clean mask.

Students having respiratory problems, having trouble breathing, or otherwise not able to wear a mask will need to be identified to the campus director.

*Please note that regulations on this topic from City, County and State authorities have changed over the summer and remain subject to change.

All the classrooms will be equipped with air purifiers. Windows will be opened every day before and after class. They will also stay open during class and when class is inside as much as possible.

For contact tracing as for all health related matter,  LFSF strictly follows the County and State protocols in place. Contact tracing may be conducted by the school or the local health authorities but in all cases under the guidance of these said authorities.

All three buildings are sanitized (“fogged”) nightly. Hand sanitizer is available at all doors and in each classroom as are disinfectant wipes for cleaning anything that may have been touched by more than one person. All toilets and sinks have been converted to “automatic” – no touch points. 

Entrance and Dismissal on 8th avenue parking lot between Geary and Clement streets on the school white zone 

Arrival is extended from 8:30 am to 9:00 am to allow for screening and spatial distancing.

The school day ends at 3:15pm and parents can pick up their child between 

Gr 3 CE2 3:15pm and 3:30pm.

Gr 4 CM1 3:30pm and 3:45pm.

Afternoon daycare operates until 6:00pm. Pick up will be either on the outside courtyard or in the multi use room.

Enter toward the school building on 8th avenue.

Please respect physical distance and mask protocol while waiting for your child.

Daycare will be treated exactly as the rest of the school day. One daycare staff will be allocated to one single class/group of children therefore preventing potential cross-contamination between groups of students.

As much as possible, outdoor space will be used for lunch. In case of rain or poor air quality, the students will eat inside the classrooms or in the multipurpose room under the supervision of the daycare's staff while maintaining the required sanitary guidelines.

Our Hot lunch partners are not currently able to work, and the use of microwave is not allowed per SFPHD regulations. Therefore, parents are asked to provide their child with a nutritious cold lunch. 

Please direct class or campus related inquiries to:

• Your child's teacher

• Your campus director : Christophe CAILTON

• The Campus Director's Assistant: Sylvie JOHNSON

Please direct all questions related to immunizations, licensing and daycare to:

• Véronique BAUMBACH : vbaumbach@lelycee.org

Please direct all questions/concerns related to online connections (website, portals, LMS...), not receiving emails, updating information (address, phone, etc...) to our IT teams by emailing helpdesk@lelycee.org.

Please direct questions related to

• Billing and tuition payment to Claire PLAIS : cplais@lelycee.org
• Scholarships : 

Please direct questions related to enrollment to admissions@lelycee.org.

Please direct LFSF related issues in the COVID context : lfsfpreparedness@lelycee.org