MCS continues to improve safety operations

Mount Carmel School is working closely with the COVID-19 Task Force and the CNMI Public School System to continuously invest and improve mitigation materials and supplies. As MCS nears its fourth quarter, MCS continues to prioritize safety efforts while providing high-quality education through the current four-day face-to-face class schedule.

MCS started off the school year with a hybrid approach where students met face-to-face on specific days and assigned cohorts met online for virtual learning. Near the school’s second quarter, MCS progressed to a full face-to-face learning schedule while following COVID-19 safety measures. All employees medically eligible to take the COVID-19 vaccine have completed both doses as an added safety measure for their families and the school community. 

Prior to the start of the 2020-2021 school year, the school installed a variety of safety materials including floor markers, plexiglass, dividers, washbasins, and UVC lighting fixtures in classrooms. Frequent sanitization and physical social distancing are also implemented throughout the day and denied access to places that would create possible congregations such as playgrounds and the school’s cafeteria. 

Earlier this month, MCS launched its annual Early Bird Special, which offers major registration and tuition discounts for families until May 1, 2021.

“Through these are tough and challenging times MCS has only grown stronger, we will continue to adapt to the current situation by upholding the safety measures provided by the COVID-19 task force,” said school president Dr. Galvin Deleon Guerrero. “New safety measures are being looked into to finish off the school year and prepare for the upcoming SY 2021-2022.”

MCS principal Frances Taimanao assured that, despite the many obstacles MCS has faced since last year and up until now, providing a high-level education is what MCS is for “but safety is the key role in doing so. We want to ensure all of our students, as well as faculty, remain healthy all while keeping the current year in motion.”

Procedures for student drop off and pick up remain intact and followed to prevent congregation and maintaining safe social distancing. To learn more about the safety procedures taken at MCS visit the school’s website at www.mountcarmelsaipan.com. (PR)