COVID19 Information Update

Adult Class Modifications

For the foreseeable future, we are offering options for In-Person classes, Virtual classes, and Rotating Virtual & In-Person classes. This allows us to limit the number of people inside our office at one time, and also allows folks to choose the format that is most comfortable for them. Due to smaller class sizes, classes are filling up quickly!
  • Virtual classes will be smaller in order to keep learning individualized and improve the experience. Classes will be live with the instructor using either Jitsi or Zoom. You will need a laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone to participate.
  • Any student that requires a textbook for the session will be able to purchase the book online and pick up curbside prior to the first class, if your group meets virtually. We will contact you with more details.
  • For in-person classes, all students should take their temperature before leaving home. If you have a fever, chills, aches, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing, headache, or loss of taste or smell please DO NOT come to class!
  • Students will be spread out in the classrooms, and class size is limited (depending on the size of the room). Class start times are staggered, so that we don’t have too many people coming and going at the same time.
  • Classes that rotate virtual and in-person will receive the schedule prior to the start of the session. They will be alternating weeks with other classes to help reduce our concentration of students in the office. Some groups may even get to meet outside during the session, weather-permitting!
  • The State of Ohio has mandated the use of masks in public and everyone who enters our premise is required to properly be wearing a mask (over the nose and covering the mouth). In addition, we will be providing every student with a face shield. Students and teachers can decide individually if they would like to wear both, but the mask is mandatory.
  • If health officials mandate that we shut down or reduce in-person meetings at any point during the session, all classes will move to virtual format. Please be ready with a laptop or tablet that has a camera and microphone just in case.
We thank you for your patience and patronage during these difficult times. We’re doing everything we can to bring you the best possible learning experience so that for a couple hours each week we can all forget about coronavirus and immerse ourselves in the joy of learning Spanish. Looking forward to having you in class!

Children’s Program Modifications

At this time our programs for children have all moved to a virtual format. We are offering virtual programs during the week in Spanish & Chinese to fit a variety of school schedules, as well as virtual Spanish classes on Saturday mornings.
  • Virtual classes will be smaller in order to keep learning individualized and improve the experience. Classes will be live with the instructor using either Jitsi or Zoom. You will need a laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone to participate.
  • Classes are available for ages Pre-K to 7th grade. No matter where your child attends school, you’ll find a class time that fits with your child’s schedule!
  • We will be providing material electronically and will have additional supplemental YouTube videos available for additional practice.
  • Classes that span the entire school year will remain virtual. Saturday morning classes will be re-assessed each session to determine when it’s safe to resume in-person classes.
  • Parents seeking in-person private or semi-private classes may reach out to us. If we have a teacher who can safely administer in-person classes, we will determine feasibility to do so. We are careful not to put any of our wonderful teaching staff at risk.
  • Small group private or semi-private virtual classes are also available if you are planning to home school your child. We can create a custom schedule and learning plan that works with your goals and your child’s schedule.

Private Class Modifications

Private classes may meet in-person or virtually at this time depending on the comfort level of each student. If you’ve purchased a package of private classes and just want to wait a bit before meeting, that’s ok too.
  • Virtual classes will be live with the instructor using either Jitsi or Zoom. You will need a laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone.
  • For in-person classes, all students should take their temperature before leaving home. If you have a fever, chills, aches, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing, headache, or loss of taste or smell please DO NOT come to the office!
  • The student(s) and teacher will be 6 ft apart in the classroom.
  • The State of Ohio has mandated the use of masks in public and everyone who enters our premise is required to properly be wearing a mask (over the nose and covering the mouth). In addition, we will be providing every student with a face shield. Students and teachers can decide individually if they would like to wear both, but the mask is mandatory.
  • If health officials mandate that we shut down at any point in time, classes may resume virtually, or you may hold off on classes until a later date.

COVID-19 Protocols

  • Take Your Temperature BEFORE Arrival

    • If you have a fever, chills, aches, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing, headache, or loss of taste or smell please DO NOT come to class!

  • Maintain Social Distancing

    • Do not move any furniture or chairs in the classroom
    • Do not enter the office until 1 minute before your class
    • Class sizes are limited and start times are staggered

  • Wear a Mask/Shield

    • Everyone who enters our premise is required to properly be wearing a mask.
    • In addition, we will be providing every student with a face shield. Students and teachers can decide individually if they would like to wear both, but the mask is mandatory.

  • Do Not Touch!

    • No coffee/tea will be available
    • If you need water, use hand sanitizer before & after touching the spigot
    • Leave doors open where possible
    • Do not touch your T-zone after touching surfaces

  • Disinfection Protocol

    • The office will be disinfected between each class, including all surfaces, chairs, handles, bathrooms, and common areas
    • Apply hand sanitizer or wash your hands upon entry and exit.

  • Use Common Sense

    • Keep your textbook and other material sanitized, and don’t share pens/pencils
    • Do not wait outside the bathroom
    • Be ready to “go virtual” during the session in case of state-mandated closures

Frequently Asked Questions