Return to Campus Plan

Archbishop Murphy High School is tracking news and information about the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in our region. The safety and well-being of all members of the AMHS community continues to be our highest priority. This is a quickly evolving situation; please check this page for updates.

We began the school year on Tuesday, August 25 using our online platform. AMHS is dedicated to providing the highest quality education to all students during distance learning due to COVID-19.

We are prepared when the time comes to welcome all students back to campus safely. Throughout the year, we will remain flexible, collaborative, and committed to a growth and learning mindset as we adapt to circumstances that will be beyond our control.

Our continued prayer is for the health and safety of the entire AMHS community.

WHAT PLANS ARE IN THE WORKS?

The COVID-19 transmission rates are in the moderate range in Snohomish County. While we still have a ways to go to reach the low transmission rates of 25 (or less)/100,000, we believe it's time for some on-campus experiences for students.

Week of September 14th: We will begin with very small cohort groups of students receiving services from the ARC on campus. This will occur two days/week with each cohort being here one day each week.
Week of September 21st: We are reopening of our before/after school strength and conditioning program with very small cohort groups of students, following the safety protocols implemented effectively this past summer.
Week of September 28th: We are planning for four smaller cohort groups of 9th graders and possibly one cohort of transfer students each on campus one day/week. This would be a transition plan until we could move to our hybrid model.
Week of October 5th: We are planning on bringing 10th grade cohorts back.
Following our next briefing with the Health Department on October 6th, we plan to make an announcement regarding the anticipated timeline for the next phases of our plans. At this time, our next steps will prioritize: 1. the health & safety of our community; 2. bringing 11th and 12th graders back onto campus; and, 3. increasing the amount of time students spend on campus.
October 14th at 5pm: We will host a Zoom town hall meeting for parents and guardians.
Week of October 19th
- 9th/10th Grade Cohorts may attend in-person on their assigned days.
- 9th/10th Grade Cohort Group 3 have the option of attending in-person on both Wednesday, October 21st and Friday, October 23rd (make-up day from Wednesday, October 14th).*
- 11th/12th Grade Cohort Groups will continue to work remotely this week.

Week of October 26th
- 9th/10th Grade Cohort Groups will participate in Distance Learning this week.
- 11th/12th Grade Cohort Groups have the opportunity to attend in-person instruction one day/week on their designated day
Athletic Department Update: After meeting with the Office of Catholic Schools and further discussion, we have decided to start small group, sport specific workouts on October 26th. All workouts will be on campus and will be optional. We will be sending out more information next week, but if you are interested please reach out to your coach using the contact information below.
Week of November 2nd
- In response to student and parent/guardian outreach, we are making two significant updates:
  1. We are increasing the number of days students can attend AMHS in-person.
  2. We are adjusting our instructional model to reduce screen time and homework load.
  NEW: Grades 9-12 Sign-up for an In-Person Cohort Group (starts Monday, November 2nd) We are reconfiguring our cohorts in order to increase the amount of time students in grades 9-12 can attend AMHS in-person between now and Christmas break. Students also have the option of signing up to attend study hall sessions on campus from 9-12pm on asynchronous learning days.
Week of November 17:
- Athletic Department Update: With the new restrictions Governor Inslee released yesterday, coaches will no longer be permitted to have any type of indoor workouts/practices; therefore, we will have to cancel all indoor practice sessions. These restrictions will take effect today at 11:59pm and go through December 14th. All practices scheduled for today, November 16th, will continue as planned.

What should students do before they arrive on campus?

All students need to complete the daily health screening prior to coming to campus. This will generate an access pass, which students will need to show to their 1st and/or 5th period teachers. Printed versions of the access pass are not required IF students are able to display it on their phone.

If students need help with this process, staff will be available to assist them on arrival to school.

What if students receive an "access denied" message when completing the screener?

What should students wear to school?

What should students bring to school?

If available, a device and a charger that allows your student to access the internet, Zoom, Moodle, and is suitable for completion of school work.
If your student does not have a device he/she can bring to school, there are some available for check out for the duration of the school day.
Your student should bring their own earphones/headphones.
Students should bring any school supplies/materials needed for class—as shared classroom materials are not available due to COVID.
We will not have lunch service available. Students should bring a sack lunch. Vending machines in the cafeteria have selected beverages and snacks.
Students must wear a cloth face mask at all times unless they are eating or drinking. Any logos, emblems, print, etc. on masks must adhere to the school dress code policy.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, public water fountains are off limits but the touch free water bottle filling stations located in all buildings are available. Students should bring a personal water bottle that they do not share with others.

What should students do when they arrive?

Where should they go upon arrival?

Students should proceed directly to the Health Screening area. Drop off is outside of Holy Cross Hall near the gym/south side of campus.

The health screening will take place in the tented outdoor area near the drop off point.

On their first day, students will then go to the gym for a brief campus orientation. Students will be directed to their first class of the day after that.

What will the school day look like?

What will the end of the day look like?

Is there an option for after school supervision?

Is there bus service?

Can students continue to work remotely?

SCREENING PROCESS

AMHS will be using JotForm for COVID-19 tracking for all individuals accessing campus. After completion of screening questions, the individual will receive an access pass valid for that day only.

Students will present this access pass to the teacher or office member. Students may complete this survey on their desktop and print a copy from home. Students may also complete the survey from the phone's web browser and show the access pass to the teacher/faculty member at the screening location.

Screening Form