Archdiocese Announces Plans for Students to Return to Campus this Fall

(July 8, 2020)

Earlier this week, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis announced plans for Catholic schools to safely reopen this fall. The preparedness plan framework was sent to Catholic school leaders, outlining protocols for establishing processes and resources for returning to on-campus instruction with contingency plans for hybrid or distance learning. 

At this time, Carondelet is planning on being on campus when school starts in September and will use the Archdiocesan framework and CDC recommendations to keep our school community as safe as possible. The school will also have plans for a hybrid model and off-site learning for students who are unable to be on campus. 

Carondelet has a dedicated team of health professionals, educators and community members working on extensive safety and educational plans for on and off campus scenarios. Carondelet will also consider recommendations from the Minnesota Department of Education and state leaders, but ultimately, Catholic schools remain under their own jurisdiction.

"We are grateful for a top-notch faculty that is committed to delivering a personalized approach to education and remains flexible in adapting to off-site instruction in the event members of our community need to be off campus", said Principal Mary Yamoah. 

"While this past year has definitely thrown us a unique and complex set of challenges, we ended the school year with renewed enthusiasm for a community known for our strong academic program and outstanding community, strongly rooted in faith. The sense of pride among our Carondelet Saints has been remarkable, and brings us great hope and energy as we plan for the year ahead", added Yamoah. 

Carondelet plans to announce more concrete plans for programming and safety the week of July 27 and looks forward to safely reopening our two campuses this fall.

For questions, please contact Mary Yamoah, Principal. 

View the Archdiocesan framework for Catholic Schools here>>