COVID19-Update

Sacred Hearts Academy
Back to School Plan
(Updated: August 29, 2022)

Sacred Hearts Academy
Spring Compliance Attestation Form
(Effective thru May 26, 2023)

The Spring Compliance Attestation Form must be completed and submitted by January 6th to healthroom@faculty.sacredhearts.org. Students without a completed form will not be allowed on campus after January 13th until the form is submitted.

Sacred Hearts Academy
On-Campus Guest
Health Screen Questionnaire

The Health Screen Questionnaire (HSQ) must be completed by Guests prior to arriving on campus. Failure to complete the questionnaire prior to arrival on campus can result in the delay of campus access. Mahalo!

COVID19 - Update #2 - Spring Compliance Attestation Form (December 9, 2022)

December 9, 2022 Dear Parents/Guardians: As we get ready to begin the second semester of the 2022 – 2023 school year at the Academy, we ask that you complete the Spring Compliance Attestation Form. The Compliance Attestation Form must be completed each semester, agreeing to follow the Academy’s COVID-related protocols. Completion of the attestation form will replace the daily health screening questionnaire and temperature check that were in place last school year. The Spring Compliance Attestation Form is effective January 4^th through May 26^th, 2023. Please return your completed form to healthroom@faculty.sacredhearts.org by January 6^th. Students without a completed Spring Compliance Attestation Form will not be allowed on campus after January 13^th until the form is submitted. We thank our Sacred Hearts community for doing your best to keep us all healthy and well, and we ask you to continue your great efforts as we head into the spring semester!

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 Update Archive

COVID19 Update Archive (2022-2023)

COVID19 - Update #2 - Spring Compliance Attestation Form (December 9, 2022)

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #1 - 2022-2023 (August 29, 202)

COVID19 - Update #1 - Back to School Plan - 2022-2023 (August 29, 2022)

August 29, 2022 Dear Parents/Guardians: Please read our updated Back to School Plan, which provides an overview of school operations during the 2022-2023 school year, with additional details and updates being provided at both the lower and upper school levels. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Chong, Upper School Principal at cchong@sacredhearts.org, or Remee Tam, Lower School Principal at rtam@sacredhearts.org.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Back to School Plan - 2022-2023 (August 5, 2022) - Updated Back to School Plan

COVID19 - Back to School Plan - 2022-2023 (August 5, 2022)

August 5, 2022 Dear Parents/Guardians: As we get ready to begin the 2022-2023 school year at the Academy, we are providing our families with an updated Back to School Plan for 2022-2023 and a copy of our Fall Compliance Attestation Form. The Compliance Attestation Form will be completed each semester, agreeing to follow the Academy’s COVID-related protocols. This attestation is effective August 8^th through December 31^st, 2022. Please return your completed form electronically to healthroom@faculty.sacredhearts.org or to your daughter's homeroom teacher (lower school) or advisory teacher (upper school) by August 17^th. Students without a completed form will not be allowed on campus after August 22^nd until the form is submitted. We thank our Sacred Hearts community for doing your best to keep us all healthy and well, and we ask you to continue your great efforts as we start this new school year!

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 Update Archive (2021-2022)

COVID19 - Update #28 - 2021-2022 (May 13, 2022)

May 13, 2022

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

Over the last three weeks we learned that a number of students tested positive for COVID: one JK student, one SK student, two 1st grade students, one 3rd grade student, two 4th grade students, one 6th grade student, five 7th grade students, two 8th grade students, three 9th grade students, five 10th grade students, five 11th grade students, and fifteen 12th grade students. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the students.

While schools are no longer required to identify and notify people who have been in close contact with a person with COVID-19 in school if universal masking is implemented indoors. The Academy has been providing group notifications if there was 15 minutes or more of exposure to a person with COVID-19 in a K-12 setting such as a class, sports team or lunchroom.

Selected students, faculty and staff who were impacted by each possible exposure were notified and have been asked to monitor for symptoms for the appropriate time frames in relation to their possible exposure. There is no current impact of this notice regarding COVID cases for other students, faculty or staff.

We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission: social distancing, washing your hands, and monitoring symptoms.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #27 - 2021-2022 (April 22, 2022)

April 22, 2022

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

During this week we learned that the following tested positive for COVID: one JK student, two 5th grade students, two 10th grade students, two 11th grade students, one 12th grade student, two Lower School teachers and one Upper School teacher. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the students. Selected students, faculty and staff have been asked to monitor for symptoms. There is no current impact of this week’s COVID cases for other students, faculty or staff.

We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission: social distancing, washing your hands, and monitoring symptoms.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #26 - 2021-2022 (April 13, 2022)

April 13, 2022

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

Over the last week we learned that a lower school teacher and a lower school student tested positive for COVID. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the students. There is no current impact of this week’s COVID cases for other students, faculty or staff.

We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission: social distancing, washing your hands, and monitoring symptoms.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #25 - 2021-2022 (March 18, 2022) - Updated Back to School Plan

COVID19 - Update #25 - 2021-2022 (March 18, 2022)

March 18, 2022 Aloha Sacred Hearts Families! As COVID-19 guidance from the Hawai’i State Department of Health have been adjusted, we are providing an updated Back to School Plan that reflects the latest practices that will be followed at the Academy following spring break. These changes pertain to return from travel after March 25th, mask wearing outdoors and COVID testing and quarantines. If you have any further questions, please contact Carol Chong, Upper School Principal at cchong@sacredhearts.org, or Remee Tam, Lower School Principal at rtam@sacredhearts.org.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #24 - 2021-2022 (February 10, 2022)

February 10, 2022

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

Last night we learned that a lower school teacher tested positive for COVID. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the teacher. We are writing to let you know the procedures we have followed.

Fully vaccinated students and faculty, without symptoms, who were in close contact with the affected faculty member may remain on campus. Unvaccinated students who have been in close contact with the positive faculty member have been sent home to complete a quarantine period and attend school online while in quarantine.

There is no current impact of this week’s COVID cases for other students, faculty or staff.

We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission: social distancing, washing your hands, and monitoring symptoms.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #23 - 2021-2022 (February 10, 2022) - Updated Back to School Plan

COVID19 - Update #23 - 2021-2022 (February 10, 2022)

February 10, 2022 Aloha Sacred Hearts Families! Please read our updated Back to School Plan, which provides an overview of school operations during the 2021-2022 school year, with additional details and updates being provided at both the lower and upper school levels. If you have any further questions, please contact Carol Chong, Upper School Principal at cchong@sacredhearts.org, or Remee Tam, Lower School Principal at rtam@sacredhearts.org.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #22 - 2021-2022 (February 7, 2022)

February 7, 2022

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

Last week we learned that one SK student, one 2nd grade student, three 3rd grade students and one 8th grade student and one upper school teacher tested positive for COVID. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the students. We are writing to let you know the procedures we have followed.

Fully vaccinated students and faculty, without symptoms, who have been in close contact with the affected students may remain on campus. Unvaccinated students who have been in close contact with the positive students have been sent home to complete a quarantine period and attend school online while in quarantine.

There is no current impact of this week’s COVID cases for other students, faculty or staff.

We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission: social distancing, washing your hands, and monitoring symptoms.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #21 - 2021-2022 (January 28, 2022)

January 28, 2022 Dear Sacred Hearts Community, Mid-week we learned that one SK and one 12^th grade student tested positive for COVID. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the students. We are writing to let you know the procedures we have followed. Fully vaccinated students and faculty, without symptoms, who have been in close contact with the affected students may remain on campus. Unvaccinated students who have been in close contact with the positive students have been sent home to complete a quarantine period and attend school online while in quarantine. There is no current impact of this week’s COVID cases for other students, faculty or staff. We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission: social distancing, washing your hands, and monitoring symptoms.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #20 - 2021-2022 (January 25, 2022)

January 25, 2022

Dear Sacred Hearts Community, On Sunday, we learned that a 5th grade student tested positive for COVID. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the student. We are writing to let you know the procedures we have followed. Fully vaccinated students and faculty, without symptoms, who have been in close contact with the affected student may remain on campus. Unvaccinated students who have been in close contact with the student have been sent home to complete a quarantine period and attend school online while in quarantine. There is no current impact of this week’s COVID cases for other students, faculty or staff. We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission: social distancing, washing your hands, and monitoring symptoms. As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #19 - 2021-2022 (January 21, 2022) - Return to School/Work Criteria

COVID19 - Update #19 - 2021-2022 (January 21, 2022)

January 21, 2022

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

This week we learned that one 2nd grade and two 12th grade students tested positive for COVID. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the students. We are writing to let you know the procedures we have followed.

Fully vaccinated students and faculty, without symptoms, who have been in close contact with the affected students may remain on campus. Unvaccinated students who have been in close contact with the students have been sent home to complete a quarantine period. The attached chart reflects current CDC recommendations regarding the steps to follow in different COVID scenarios, and these are protocols we are following at the Academy.

There is no current impact of this week’s COVID cases for other students, faculty or staff.

We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission: social distancing, washing your hands, and monitoring symptoms.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #18 - 2021-2022 (January 14, 2022)

January 14, 2022 Dear Parents/Guardians: As we get ready to welcome back students to campus for the Spring Semester at the Academy, we are providing our families with an updated Back to School Plan for 2021 - 2022 and a copy of our Spring Compliance Attestation Form. Please read our updated Back to School Plan, which provides an overview of school operations during the 2021-2022 school year, with additional details and updates being provided at both the lower and upper school levels. The Compliance Attestation Form must be completed each semester, agreeing to follow the Academy’s COVID-related protocols. Completion of the attestation form will replace the daily health screening questionnaire and temperature check that were in place last school year. The Spring Compliance Attestation Form is effective January 5th through May 28th, 2022. Please return your completed form to healthroom@faculty.sacredhearts.org by January 5th. Students without a completed Spring Compliance Attestation Form will not be allowed on campus after January 21st until the form is submitted. We thank our Sacred Hearts community for doing your best to keep us all healthy and well, and we ask you to continue your great efforts as we continue into the Spring Semester!

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #17 - 2021-2022 (December 31, 2021)

December 31, 2021 Aloha Sacred Hearts Families! The latest surge in COVID cases on Oahu and projections of continued increases in cases following the holidays are leading the Academy to adjust our plans for returning to school next week, in the interest of safeguarding the health and safety of all in our school community.

The start-of-school calendar and protocols are provided below by grade level. Additional details will be provided by the principals shortly. Early Learning Center

School will begin on campus for students in JK and SK on Wednesday, January 5^th as scheduled. Students will need to be tested for COVID on January 4^th and January 9^th using a test provided by Sacred Hearts Academy or an alternate COVID test of your choice. If the test result is positive, report that to Lower School Principal Remee Tam, keep your daughter at home and contact your daughter’s healthcare provider. If the test is negative, you may bring your daughter to school. Grades 1 to 12

School will begin online for students in Grades 1 to 12 on Thursday, January 6^th. The online period will continue through Friday, January 14. On campus instruction will resume Tuesday, January 18^th. Students will need to be tested for COVID on January 17^th, using a test provided by Sacred Hearts Academy or an alternate COVID test of your choice. If the test result is positive, report that to your daughter’s principal … Remee Tam for the Lower School or Carol Chong for the Upper School … keep your daughter at home and contact your daughter’s healthcare provider. If the test is negative, you may bring your daughter to school. COVID test kits are available in the Upper School office weekdays from 7 am to 3 pm beginning January 4^th. Regular weekly testing procedures, as in fall semester, will be in place for unvaccinated Upper School students during the spring semester. We continue to encourage all eligible students to be vaccinated. Athletics

High School Athletics practices and competitions will resume beginning January 3^rd with regular testing protocols in place. Protocols and continuance of athletic events will follow league (ILH and HHSAA) guidance. We ask you to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission: social distancing, washing your hands, and monitoring symptoms. In addition, we encourage you to avoid social gatherings where possible during the current surge in COVID cases. If your daughter … or any member of your family … develops symptoms, please contact your daughter’s principal and your healthcare provider. As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #16 - 2021-2022 (December 28, 2021)

December 28, 2021 Aloha Sacred Hearts Families! As we are preparing for our return to school next week, we wanted to let you know what we are doing to ensure that is a healthy return, given the rise in COVID cases on Oahu over the holidays. Our current plan is to begin school on campus for all grades as scheduled on January 5^th, with those high school students who have selected online education beginning in that format on the 5^th as well. We encourage your daughter to take a COVID test on January 4^th to help ensure that she does not have COVID when she returns to school. We will have free COVID rapid tests available in the Upper School Office on January 4^th between 7 am and 3:30 pm. Our plan to return to campus on January 5^th is subject to change if there is a significant increase in the number of COVID cases in the community. We ask you to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission: social distancing, washing your hands, and monitoring symptoms. In addition, we encourage you to avoid social gatherings where possible during the current surge in COVID cases. If your daughter … or any member of your family … develops symptoms, please contact your daughter’s principal and your healthcare provider. As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #15 - 2021-2022 (December 16, 2021)

December 16, 2021 Dear Sacred Hearts Community, This week we learned that an Upper School faculty member and a Senior Kindergarten student tested positive for COVID. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the faculty member and student. We are writing to let you know the procedures we have followed. We have no indication that transmission of COVID has occurred on campus, though we are monitoring this situation. Fully vaccinated Upper School students and faculty, without symptoms, who have been in close contact with the affected faculty member may remain on campus and complete a daily health check and a COVID test this Friday. Unvaccinated Upper School students who have been in close contact with the faculty member have been sent home to complete a quarantine period. Because a vaccination tracking system is not yet in place for the Lower School, both Senior Kindergarten classes have been sent home to complete a quarantine period. There is no current impact of this situation for other students, faculty or staff. We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission: social distancing, washing your hands, and monitoring symptoms. As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #14 - 2021-2022 (December 14, 2021) - Spring Compliance Attestation Form

December 14, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians: As we get ready to begin the second semester of the 2021 – 2022 school year at the Academy, we ask that you complete the Spring Compliance Attestation Form. The Compliance Attestation Form must be completed each semester, agreeing to follow the Academy’s COVID-related protocols. Completion of the attestation form will replace the daily health screening questionnaire and temperature check that were in place last school year. The Spring Compliance Attestation Form is effective January 5^th through May 28^th, 2022. Please return your completed form to healthroom@faculty.sacredhearts.org by January 5^th. Students without a completed Spring Compliance Attestation Form will not be allowed on campus after January 7^th until the form is submitted. We thank our Sacred Hearts community for doing your best to keep us all healthy and well, and we ask you to continue your great efforts as we head into the spring semester!

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #13 - 2021-2022 (October 25, 2021)

October 25, 2021

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

This morning we learned that an SK student tested positive for COVID over the weekend. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the student. We are writing to let you know the procedures we are following in coordination with the Department of Health.

We have no indication that transmission of COVID has occurred on campus. There is no current impact of this situation for other students, faculty or staff, because the student has not been on campus since before fall break.

We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission. If your daughter … or any member of your family … develops symptoms, please contact your daughter’s principal and your healthcare provider.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #12 - 2021-2022 (October 19, 2021)

October 19, 2021

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

This morning we learned that an Upper School faculty member tested positive for COVID over the weekend. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the teacher. We are writing to let you know the procedures we are following in coordination with the Department of Health.

We have no indication that transmission of COVID has occurred on campus. There is no current impact of this situation for students, other faculty or staff.

We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission. If your daughter … or any member of your family … develops symptoms, please contact your daughter’s principal and your healthcare provider.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #11 - 2021-2022 (October 4, 2021)

October 4, 2021

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

Today we learned that a 12th grade student tested positive for COVID. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the student. We are writing to let you know the procedures we are following in coordination with the Department of Health.

We have no indication that transmission of COVID has occurred on campus. Today we have isolated students and faculty and staff who have been in class with the affected student and have sent them home for the remainder of the day. Students and faculty who have been in class with the affected student will move to the online format beginning Tuesday, October 5^th, and extending through their specific quarantine period. There is no current impact of this situation for other students, faculty or staff who were not notified.

We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission. If your daughter … or any member of your family … develops symptoms, please contact your daughter’s principal and your healthcare provider.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #10 - 2021-2022 (September 22, 2021) - Updated Back to School Plan

September 22, 2021

Aloha Sacred Hearts Families!

Please read our updated Back to School Plan, which provides an overview of school operations during the 2021-2022 school year, with additional details and updates being provided at both the lower and upper school levels.

If you have any further questions, please contact Carol Chong, Upper School Principal at cchong@sacredhearts.org, or Remee Tam, Lower School Principal at rtam@sacredhearts.org.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #9 - 2021-2022 (September 15, 2021) - On-Campus Requirement Policy

September 15, 2021

Aloha Sacred Hearts Families!

As you know, this summer has seen a rise in COVID cases across the country, and early in the fall semester we have seen a significant increase in the number of new COVID cases on Oahu. Here at the Academy, we have seen an increase in the number of COVID cases on campus over last year as well.

Our commitment to the health and safety of everyone at the Academy continues, and in this effort, just as new national and local requirements are being put in place, at the Academy we will be doing this as well.

At the start of the second quarter (October 18th), we will be instituting a new requirement … on the guidance of our healthcare consultants and with the support of the Academy’s Board of Directors … that upper school students (grades 7 to 12) be fully vaccinated against COVID or provide negative COVID test results weekly in order to participate in school and related activities on campus. The requirement is instituted for these grade levels because all students in these grade levels meet the age requirement for vaccination. All faculty and staff on campus will meet the same requirement.

We are pleased to report that above 85% of upper school students and above 85% of faculty and staff are fully vaccinated, and we continue to encourage all eligible at the Academy to be vaccinated. To support this effort, in collaboration with Kaiser Permanente, we will be holding vaccination clinics on campus this Friday, September 17th and next month on October 14th. Additional information on the vaccination clinics is included with this letter.

For families whose Sacred Hearts student has already been vaccinated, you may submit a copy of her COVID vaccination card to our health coordinator at healthroom@faculty.sacredhearts.org between now and October 18th if you have not already done so.

For families that prefer to submit negative COVID test results weekly, further information on acceptable tests and the submission of results will be included in the forthcoming revised Back to School Plan.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #8 - 2021-2022 (September 9, 2021)

COVID19 - Update #8 (SY2021-2022)

September 9, 2021

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

Today we learned that a 1st grade student tested positive for COVID. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the student. We are writing to let you know the procedures we are following in coordination with the Department of Health.

We have no indication that transmission of COVID has occurred on campus. Today we have isolated students and faculty and staff who have been in class with the affected student and have sent them home for the remainder of the day. Students and faculty who have been in class with the affected student will move to the online format beginning Monday, September 13th, and extending through their specific quarantine period. There is no current impact of this situation for other students, faculty or staff who were not notified.

We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission. An updated Back to School plan will be provided next week. If your daughter … or any member of your family … develops symptoms, please contact your daughter’s principal and your healthcare provider.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #7 - 2021-2022 (September 8, 2021)

COVID19 - Update #7 (SY2021-2022)

September 8, 2021

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

Today we learned that a 5^th grade and a 12^th grade student tested positive for COVID. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the student. We are writing to let you know the procedures we are following in coordination with the Department of Health.

We have no indication that transmission of COVID has occurred on campus, though we are monitoring this situation. Today we have isolated students, faculty and staff who have been in class or other on campus groups with the affected students and have sent them home for the remainder of the day. Students and faculty who have been in class or other on campus groups with the affected students will move to the online format beginning tomorrow, September 9^th, and extending through their specific quarantine periods. There is no current impact of this situation for other students, faculty or staff who were not notified.

We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission. If your daughter … or any member of your family … develops symptoms, please contact your daughter’s principal and your healthcare provider.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #6 - 2021-2022 (September 7, 2021)

COVID19 - Update #6 (SY2021-2022)

September 7, 2021

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

This morning we learned that an 11^th grade student tested positive for COVID. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the student. We are writing to let you know the procedures we are following in coordination with the Department of Health.

We have no indication that transmission of COVID has occurred on campus, though we are monitoring this situation. Today we have isolated students, faculty and staff who have been in class or other on campus groups with the affected student and have sent them home for the remainder of the day. Students and faculty who have been in class or other on campus groups with the affected students will move to the online format beginning tomorrow, September 8^th, and extending through their specific quarantine periods. There is no current impact of this situation for other students, faculty or staff who were not notified.

We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission. If your daughter … or any member of your family … develops symptoms, please contact your daughter’s principal and your healthcare provider.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - 2021-2022 - Upper School Vaccination Survey (September 3, 2021)

COVID19 - 2021-2022 - Upper School Vaccination Survey

UPDATE: The Vaccination Survey is now closed; if you have not yet done so, or would like to update your daughter's vaccination status please contact our Health Room Coordinator and send a copy of your daughter's COVID19 vaccination record/card to healthroom@faculty.sacredhearts.org, or call (808) 734-5058, ext. 248, for further assistance.

September 3, 2021

Dear Upper School Parents/Guardians:

To aid in our planning for the health and safety of our school community, we ask that you complete our survey regarding your daughter’s COVID-19 vaccination status, by Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

Mahalo nui loa,

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

COVID19 - Update #5 - 2021-2022 (September 2, 2021)

COVID19 - Update #5 (SY2021-2022)

September 2, 2021

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

Last night we learned that an 11^th grade student tested positive for COVID. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the student. We are writing to let you know the procedures we are following in coordination with the Department of Health.

We have no indication that transmission of COVID has occurred on campus, though we are monitoring this situation. Last night we informed families whose daughter was in class or other on-campus groups with the affected student so that their daughter would remain home for the quarantine period and engage in courses online. Faculty in a similar situation were also informed. There is no current impact of this situation for other students, faculty or staff who were not notified and asked to stay home.

We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission: social distancing, washing your hands, and monitoring symptoms. We also encourage all families to have your daughter vaccinated against COVID if she is eligible. If your daughter becomes sick or develops symptoms, please keep her home and notify your daughter’s principal.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #4 - 2021-2022 (August 30, 2021)

COVID19 - Update #4 (SY2021-2022)

August 30, 2021

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

This morning we learned that two 10^th grade students tested positive for COVID. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the student. We are writing to let you know the procedures we are following in coordination with the Department of Health.

We have no indication that transmission of COVID has occurred on campus, though we are monitoring this situation. This morning we isolated students, faculty and staff who have been in class or other on campus groups with the affected students and sent them home at the start of the day. Students and faculty who have been in class or other on campus groups with the affected students will move to the online format beginning tomorrow, August 31^st, and extending through their specific quarantine period. There is no current impact of this situation for students, faculty or staff who have not already been contacted.

We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission. Because all on campus have agreed to follow these practices … wearing masks and social distancing, in particular … we will also send home those who do not. If your daughter … or any member of your family … develops symptoms, please contact your daughter’s principal and your healthcare provider.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #3 - 2021-2022 (August 25, 2021)

COVID19 - Update #3 (SY2021-2022)

August 25, 2021

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

This afternoon we learned that a 3^rd grade and 5^th grade student tested positive for COVID. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the student. We are writing to let you know the procedures we are following in coordination with the Department of Health.

We have no indication that transmission of COVID has occurred on campus. Due to the days without school last week, the students were not on campus during the time they were contagious. There is no current impact of this situation for other students, faculty or staff.

We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission: social distancing, washing your hands, and monitoring symptoms. In addition, we encourage you to avoid social gatherings away from school when possible. If your daughter … or any member of your family … develops symptoms, please contact your daughter’s principal and your healthcare provider.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #2 - 2021-2022 (August 25, 2021)

COVID19 - Update #2 (SY2021-2022)
August 25, 2021

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

This morning we learned that a 12^th grade student tested positive for COVID. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the student. We are writing to let you know the procedures we are following in coordination with the Department of Health.

We have no indication that transmission of COVID has occurred on campus, though we are monitoring this situation. Today we have isolated students, faculty and staff who have been in class or other on campus groups with the affected student and have sent them home for the remainder of the day. Students and faculty who have been in class or other on campus groups with the affected students will move to the online format beginning tomorrow, August 26^th, and extending through their specific quarantine periods. There is no current impact of this situation for other students, faculty or staff.

We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission: social distancing, washing your hands, and monitoring symptoms. In addition, we encourage you to avoid social gatherings away from school where possible during the current surge in COVID cases on Oahu. If your daughter … or any member of your family … develops symptoms, please contact your daughter’s principal and your healthcare provider.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #1 - 2021-2022 (August 23, 2021)

COVID19 - Update #1 (SY2021-2022)

August 23, 2021

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

At the end of last week we learned that a staff member in the Upper School tested positive for COVID. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the staff member. We are writing to let you know the procedures we are following in coordination with the Department of Health.

We have no indication that transmission of COVID has occurred on campus or that the staff member was in proximity of students for any length of time. Employees near the staff member were notified, and they have tested negative. The staff member will remain at home for the duration of the quarantine period.

We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission: social distancing, washing your hands, and monitoring symptoms. If your daughter … or any member of your family … develops symptoms, please contact your daughter’s principal and your healthcare provider.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

Fall Compliance Attestation Form Reminder

Fall Compliance Attestation Form Reminder

August 10, 2021

Aloha Sacred Hearts Academy Families!

The first week of school is off to a great start! Students are glad to be back with their friends and are enjoying time with their new teachers. As Sacred Hearts families, you too have been doing a great job this first week! Most of you have already sent our Health Coordinator, Cheyenne Thompson, your COVID 19 Risk Mitigation Attestation Form, agreeing to follow the Academy’s COVID protocols this term.

This is a reminder for those of you who have yet to complete and submit the form that the deadline to do so is this Friday, August 13th. Students whose parents have not submitted the Attestation Form by that day will not be able to attend classes on campus beginning Monday, August 16th.

We appreciate all you do as members of the Sacred Hearts ‘ohana, especially submitting the COVID 19 Risk Mitigation Attestation Form at the start of this school year. For your convenience, a copy of the form, which includes submission instructions, is available on our website.

In gratitude,

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Back to School Plan 2021-2022 & Fall Compliance Attestation Form

Back to School Plan 2021-2022 & Fall Compliance Attestation Form

July 27, 2021

Dear Parents/Guardians:

As we get ready to begin the 2021 – 2022 school year at the Academy, we are providing our families with an updated Back to School Plan for 2021 - 2022 and a copy of our Fall Compliance Attestation Form.

The Compliance Attestation Form will be completed each semester, agreeing to follow the Academy’s COVID-related protocols. Completion of the attestation form will replace the daily health screening questionnaire and temperature check that were in place last school year. The Fall Compliance Attestation Form is effective August 1st through December 31st, 2021. Please return your completed form to healthroom@faculty.sacredhearts.org by August 9th. Students without a completed form will not be allowed on campus after August 13th until the form is submitted.

We thank our Sacred Hearts community for doing your best to keep us all healthy and well, and we ask you to continue your great efforts as we start this new school year!

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 Update Archive (2020-2021)

COVID19 - Summer 2021 Vaccination Clinic Information

COVID19 - Vaccination Clinic Information

June 8, 2021

Dear Sacred Hearts Academy Ohana!

We are excited to partner with Kaiser Permanente in hosting a COVID Vaccination Clinic on the Sacred Hearts Academy campus! We encourage our students, families, friends, alumnae and the community to participate in this opportunity; please see the attached vaccination information packet.

Here are some important details:

Date: Monday, June 14, 2021 – First & Second Shot Administration

Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Location: Sacred Hearts Academy Upper School Library

There is no charge or copay! This clinic is open to anyone ages 12 years old and above!

No appointments necessary; walk-ins welcome!

Please print and sign the Pre-Vaccination Assessment and Consent form.

Please note that any minors will need to have the parent’s signature for authorization. Parents are welcome to be with the student.

Sacred Hearts Academy is offering either a $10 CVS or a $10 Jamba Juice gift card to the first 100 Sacred Hearts Academy students who participate in the June 14th Vaccination Clinic and are enrolled for the 2021-2022 school year.

We hope to see you and your Ohana there!

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Vaccination Clinic Information

May 18, 2021

Dear Sacred Hearts Academy Ohana!

We are excited to partner with Kaiser Permanente in hosting a COVID Vaccination Clinic on the Sacred Hearts Academy campus! We encourage our students, families, friends, alumnae and the community to participate in this opportunity; please see the attached vaccination information packet.

Here are some important details:

Date: Monday, May 24, 2021 – First Shot

Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Location: Sacred Hearts Academy Upper School Library

There is no charge or copay! This clinic is open to anyone ages 12 years old and above!

Appointments are available by clicking on this link: bit.ly/SHAVAXCLINIC

Please print and sign the Pre-Vaccination Assessment and Consent form.

Please note that any minors will need to have the parent’s signature for authorization. Parents are welcome to be with the student.

We hope to see you and your Ohana there!

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #14 (May 7, 2021)

COVID19 - Update #14

May 7, 2021

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

This morning we learned that a fully vaccinated, lower school faculty member tested positive for COVID. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the faculty member. We are writing to let you know the procedures we are following in coordination with the Department of Health.

We have no indication that transmission of COVID has occurred on campus. Today we are isolating students, faculty and staff who have been in class or other on campus groups with the affected faculty member and sending them home for the remainder of the day. Students who have been in class with the faculty member will move to the online format beginning Monday, May 10th, and continue in that format through May 14th, returning to campus on May 17th. There is no current impact of this situation for other students, faculty or staff.

We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission: social distancing, washing your hands, and monitoring symptoms. If your daughter … or any member of your family … develops symptoms, please contact your daughter’s principal and your healthcare provider.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #13 (March 26, 2021)

COVID19 - Update #13
March 26, 2021

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

Please read our updated Back to School Plan for Parents, which highlights the latest procedures and personal practices that have been modified. Please also view the President's March 2021 COVID-19 Update Video. Our continued attention to health and safety practices, both on and off campus, will help us in our efforts to be a COVID-free campus through the end of the school year.

If you have any further questions please contact Carol Chong, Upper School Principal at cchong@sacredhearts.org, or Remee Tam, Lower School Principal at rtam@sacredhearts.org.

Thank you for all you are doing to keep everyone at the Academy healthy and safe!

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

Sacred Hearts Academy
Back to School Plan
(Updated: March 2021)

COVID19 - Update #12 (March 16, 2021)

COVID19 - Update #12
March 16, 2021

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

This morning we learned that two students on campus have tested positive for COVID. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the students. We are writing to let you know the procedures we are following in coordination with the Department of Health.

We have no indication that transmission of COVID has occurred on campus. Today we are isolating students, faculty and staff who have been in class or other on campus groups with the affected students and sending them home for the remainder of the day. Students and faculty who have been in class with the affected students will move to the online format beginning tomorrow, March 17th, and continuing in that format through March 22^nd, returning to campus on March 23^rd. There is no current impact of this situation for other students, faculty or staff.

We encourage everyone on campus to continue to be diligent in following best practices for prevention of COVID transmission: social distancing, washing your hands, and monitoring symptoms. If your daughter … or any member of your family … develops symptoms, please contact your daughter’s principal and your healthcare provider.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #11 (March 15, 2021)

COVID19 - Update #11
March 15, 2021

This spring semester, we have continued to work to keep our community safe and well. However, we learned this weekend that one of our employees tested positive for COVID. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the employee. However, it is important for you to know what the school is doing to respond to this situation, as we work in coordination with the Hawaii Department of Health.

We have no indication that transmission of COVID has occurred on campus. Those who have been in close contact with the employee for 15 minutes or more have been informed and will remain home for the quarantine period. There is no current impact of this situation for other students, faculty or staff.

We encourage everyone on campus to continue best practices for prevention of COVID transmission: social distancing, washing your hands, and monitoring symptoms. If your daughter … or any member of your family … develops symptoms, please contact your daughter’s principal and your healthcare provider.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #10 Revised (December 29, 2020)

COVID19 - Update #10 Revised
December 29, 2020

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

We hope that you and your 'ohana had a very merry Christmas and are staying safe and healthy this winter break! Please visit our #SacredHeartsAcademy website to view an updated Back to School Plan from our President, Dr. Scott Schroeder, Upper School Principal, Carol Flores Chong, ‘91, and Lower School Principal, Remee Tam. As always, we thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts Community. If you have any further questions please contact Carol Chong, Upper School Principal at cchong@sacredhearts.org, or Remee Tam, Lower School Principal at rtam@sacredhearts.org." Thank you for all you are doing to keep everyone at the Academy healthy and safe! #GoLancers

Read More: https://www.sacredhearts.org/covid19-update

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #9 (December 8, 2020)

COVID19 - Update #9
December 8, 2020

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

Today we learned that one of our 10th grade, online students has tested positive for COVID-19. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the student. However, this letter is to let you to know what the school is doing to respond to this situation, as we work in coordination with the Hawaii Department of Health.

We have no indication that transmission of COVID has occurred on campus. The online student was on campus last Wednesday, December 2nd, and was in direct contact with two teachers, two staff members and no other students. The faculty who were in contact with the affected student have been sent home and will move to the online format for the remainder of the fall term, ending December 16th. The staff members who were in direct contact with the student will remain home through December 17th. There is no current impact of this situation for other students, faculty or staff.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts Community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #8 (December 3, 2020)

COVID19 - Update #8
December 3, 2020

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

Since the start of school this fall at the Academy, we have worked to keep our community safe and well. However, we learned today that one of our 9th grade students tested positive for COVID-19. Due to Federal and State law we are unable to provide any specific information about the student. However, it is important for you to know what the school is doing to respond to this situation, as we work in coordination with the Hawaii Department of Health.

We have no indication that transmission of COVID has occurred on campus. Today we are isolating students, faculty and staff who have been in class with the affected student and sending them home for the remainder of the day. Students and faculty who have been in class with the affected student will move to the online format beginning tomorrow, December 4th, and continuing through the remainder of the fall term, December 16th. Staff who have been in direct contact with the student will remain home through December 17th. There is no current impact of this situation for other students, faculty or staff.

We encourage everyone on campus to continue best practices for prevention of COVID transmission: social distancing, washing your hands, and monitoring symptoms. If your daughter … or any member of your family … develops symptoms, please contact your daughter’s principal and your healthcare provider.

As always, thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to promote the health and well-being of all in the Sacred Hearts Community.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #7 (November 18, 2020)

COVID19 - Update #7
November 18, 2020

Dear Sacred Hearts Families,

We have now had all grades both back on campus and online for almost two months, since the end of September. Halloween is now behind us, and Thanksgiving is next week. Just as the end of the fall semester is approaching, so is holiday travel and the beginning of cold and flu season. The spring semester will be here before you know it!

With these happenings in mind, we are posting an updated Back to School Plan for Parents which highlights both the Academy’s Return from Travel Policy and our procedures for returning to school after being sick. Since returning to campus this fall, we have had no cases of COVID on campus, and that’s thanks to your attention at home and our vigilance here at school. As we head into a time of year when we can expect more family gatherings and more exposure to illness, these policies and procedures will help to keep all of us healthy and safe.

With the spring term coming soon, we also have a survey for you to complete if you want to change your daughter’s mode of instruction for the next semester, to on campus if she’s currently online or to online if she’s currently on campus. If you plan to keep your daughter in her current instructional format, there’s no need to complete the survey. If you would like to change your daughter’s mode of instruction, please complete the survey by Monday, November 30th. You can find the survey here: bit.ly/spring20format

This Thanksgiving we are grateful for the patience, flexibility and attention to health and safety that you have brought to the Academy community this fall. We wish you continued wellness this holiday season!

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

Sacred Hearts Academy
2nd Semester - 2021
Instructional Format Selection

COVID19 - Update #6 (October 23, 2020)

COVID19 - Update #6
October 23, 2020

Aloha Sacred Hearts Parents & Academy Community!

We have now completed four weeks with students in all grades back on campus, while we continue instruction online as well. And so it’s time to share new information with you and to learn from you about your daughter’s experience this last month so that we can continue to enhance her time at school in the remaining weeks of the fall semester.

We are sending you three items to keep you informed and to get your perspective on how the last month has been for your daughter at the Academy:

1.   A link to Dr. Scott Schroeder’s October COVID-19 update video (Video)
2.   A link to the updated Back to School Plan for Parents (BTS Plan)
3.   A link to the Parent/Student Survey that we ask you to complete this weekend (Survey)

If you have any further questions, please contact Carol Chong, Upper School Principal at cchong@sacredhearts.org, or Remee Tam, Lower School Principal at rtam@sacredhearts.org.

Thank you for all you are doing to keep everyone at the Academy healthy and safe!

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 Update #6 (October 2020)

COVID19 Update #6

Sacred Hearts Academy
Parent & Student Survey
(October 2020)

Sacred Hearts Academy
Back to School Plan
(Updated: October 2020)

COVID19 - Update #5 (September 19, 2020)

COVID19 - Update #5
September 19, 2020

Dear Sacred Hearts Community:

Please read our updated Back to School Plan, which provides an overview of school operations during the 2020-2021 school year, with additional details and updates being provided at both the lower and upper school levels. We also have a Q&A sheet to answer any questions you may have.

If you have any further questions, please contact Carol Chong, Upper School Principal at cchong@sacredhearts.org, or Remee Tam, Lower School Principal at rtam@sacredhearts.org.

We look forward to welcoming our students back to campus!

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #4 (September 16, 2020)

COVID19 - Update #4
September 16, 2020

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

This year, to meet the needs and interests of all Sacred Hearts families, we were set to offer families the option of having your daughters attend school on campus or online when school began on August 10^th. Out of an abundance of caution, with the positive COVID case on campus and the increase in COVID cases on Oahu, we began the school year online for all students in grades 1 through 12. And we have been fully online for those grade levels through the latest stay at home order.

This letter is to inform you that the Academy will reopen campus for in person instruction beginning September 24^th for those families that have selected on campus education for their daughters. The specific return to campus dates are provided below by grade level:

Thursday, September 24th
- Grades 1-3 are on campus in the lower school
- Grades 7-9 are on campus in the upper school
Monday, September 28th
- Grades 1-6 are on campus in the lower school
- Grades 7-12 are on campus in the upper school

An updated Back to School Plan for Parents will be distributed later this week which highlights the latest facility enhancements, new procedures and personal practices that have been put in place to keep all on campus at the Academy safe and healthy this school year. And additional guidance will be provided to students and families at the lower and upper school levels as well regarding school-specific procedures. Families whose daughters will be continuing their education online will follow their current practices. Families whose daughters are in the Early Learning Center (JK/SK) will continue their current mode of instruction.

We have appreciated the patience and flexibility of all Sacred Hearts families as we have worked to provide an excellent education to your daughters under such new and unusual circumstances. Those characteristics will continue to serve us well as we continue in this school year.

We are looking forward to welcoming your daughters back on campus this month!

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #3 (September 9, 2020)

COVID19 - Update #3
September 9, 2020

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

Yesterday the mayor announced an extension of the latest "stay at home" order through September 23rd.

The order has the following impact on our educational formats for the period of the extended order:

All students in grades 1 through 12 will continue school online through September 23rd.
All JK and SK will continue school in their chosen format, either on campus or online through September 23rd.

We are preparing for a return to campus for all students whose parents have selected that format following the expiration of the "stay at home" order. Additional information and an updated Back to School Plan will be provided next Wednesday, September 16th.

With prayers for your continued health and well-being,

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #2 (August 25, 2020)

COVID19 - Update #2
August 25, 2020

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

Today the governor has announced a new “stay at home” order that will be in effect from August 27th through September 10th.

The order has the following impact on our educational formats for the period of the order:

All students in grades 1 through 12 will continue school online through September 11th.
All Senior Kindergarten students will have school online from August 27th through September 11th, including those students who currently attend school on campus.
Students in Junior Kindergarten will be able to continue school in their parents’ preferred format, either on campus or online.

We appreciate the feedback you’ve provided us about the quality of education your daughters are receiving online at the start of this school year. Our faculty are working hard and are truly devoted to your daughter’s learning, well-being and success. And we appreciate your patience as we navigate the pandemic together and pray for its swift conclusion.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School

COVID19 - Update #1 (August 10, 2020)

COVID19 - Update #1
August 10, 2020

Dear Sacred Hearts Community,

Today we begin a new school year with the hope, promise and enthusiasm that accompanies the start of the fall term. Last week we gathered together as faculty and staff to meet new faculty, center ourselves again on the mission of our school and the legacy of the Sacred Hearts Sisters that we carry forward with them today. There were school year overviews, discipline and grade level meetings, guest lectures and a start of the year retreat. These events happen at the start of every school year. They are the rituals that energize and prepare us to do the important work of teaching and developing Academy students in the year ahead.

As familiar as our work last week was, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it was different as well. Many of our events during the week were held online rather than in person. As much as we were talking about curriculum issues and ways of teaching, we were focused on sharing how classrooms would be sanitized, how health checks would be conducted, and when the latest PPEs would be arriving on campus.

As our events of the week unfolded, we were also watching the news indicating the rising number of new COVID-19 cases on Oahu, doubling over the last two weeks and averaging well over 100 new cases per day. Both in the news and in our own case of COVID-19 on campus, we saw the challenges the State is facing with testing and contact tracing. And our health care system is nearing capacity as well.

We have worked over the spring and summer to ensure that Sacred Hearts Academy is prepared to provide families the option of on campus or online instruction this school year. We have put health and safety practices in place to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission for those who choose the option of on campus instruction.

We have an abiding concern for the well-being of all in the Academy community. It’s that concern that led us to go fully online for our first week of instruction following our on campus case of COVID-19. Sacred Hearts community concern extends beyond the Academy campus. It’s that legacy of the Sacred Hearts Sisters that has our graduates as well known for their community service as for their professional accomplishments.

We have carefully reviewed the trending COVID-19 prevalence on Oahu, as well as the steps taken and challenges faced by the State in seeking to reverse that trend. In service of both our Academy community and public health, we have decided to extend online instruction for students in grades 1 through 12 through August 28th. Students in the Early Learning Center (JK and SK) will have the option of on campus or online instruction beginning August 17th and extending through August 28th. We will evaluate the COVID-19 situation on Oahu the week of August 24th to determine if we are able to begin on campus instruction the following week for those choosing that format.

The feedback we received from families about online instruction in the spring was very positive. Our faculty continue to work diligently on their own and collaborate together to offer students as outstanding an education online as they do on campus.

The well-being of all at the Academy and on our island continues to be our priority. Let us pray that through our efforts together we will be able to lessen the presence and impact of COVID-19 and that we will have a blessed start to our school year.

Scott Schroeder, PHD
President

Carol Chong
Principal, Upper School

Remee Tam
Principal, Lower School