For any questions regarding The Growing Stage Theatre’s protocols and procedures, please contact Lori Lawrence / llawrence@growingstage.com / (973) 721-6635.

Please note that this is a living document and policies may change. If there are any updates to the policy, they will be sent out as soon as possible. By registering your child for educational classes you agree to follow all health and safety policies.

SICK POLICY

• If a student is experiencing any of these symptoms at home, they should not come to class:
  • Sore throat
  • Cough
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Headache or earache
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Fever or chills
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea
• Notify the Growing Stage by email or phone llawrence@growingstage.com / (973) 721-6635.
• If a student begins to display any of these symptoms while at class:
  • The student will be provided with a face mask to wear and the parent/guardian will be notified.

COVID-19 POLICY

• If a student tests positive for COVID-19 during the week between classes or the week following the final day of classes, they should notify The Growing Stage staff as soon as possible.
  • Parents/guardians of students who shared a class with the positive student will be notified of a positive case. The contagiousness of COVID-19 is highest two days before symptoms appear through five days after symptoms appear. This information will be shared anonymously to best inform whether exposure to other students has occurred.
  • If it is determined that there was a high chance of exposure or if otherwise determined based on the circumstances, face masks may be required for future classes. In an extreme case, class may be switched to our virtual platform if deemed appropriate by The Growing Stage staff.
• Students who have recovered from COVID-19 may attend class no sooner than 5 days after symptoms first appeared and if they have had no symptoms for at least 72 hours.
• If someone in the student’s immediate household has tested positive for COVID-19, they should not attend class and The Growing Stage should be notified.

FACILITY SAFETY

• The Growing Stage is equipped with Aerus Pure & Clean air purifiers. This technology:
  • Destroys over 99% of all surface and airborne contaminants
  • Has proven effective in independent studies against bacteria, viruses, mold, and fungi in the air and on surfaces
  • Continuously protects, purifies, and freshens air
  • Reduces allergens that can trigger allergies and asthma

CLEANING & DISINFECTING

• Classroom spaces and restrooms will be cleaned and disinfected at the end of each day.
• All classroom spaces will have a supply of hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes to be used as needed.
• The theatre is be professionally cleaned once a week prior to Saturday classes.