Return to Campus FAQs

Masks are to be worn at all times on campus, properly covering the mouth and nose, except when participating in certain supervised athletic activities or when eating or drinking during lunch.

Students and faculty will be required to wear masks at all times while on campus. Student masks should be a solid color, with no words or designs, unless they are an official Cardinal Gibbons mask. Students should bring an extra mask to school each day.

By electing to return to campus, the student is acknowledging the special obligation to him/herself and their family, as well as his teachers and classmates, to govern his/her behavior and properly wear his mask. Faculty and administrators will remind students as necessary. Negligent or resistant behavior may result in disciplinary action. On-campus students who do not comply with or undermine Cardinal Gibbons COVID-19 protocols may be required to switch to Virtual Learning.

Purchasing opportunities through the Campus Store are currently available by appointment only. 

Please contact Dennis Uniforms (formerly Debbie’s Uniforms) directly on their protocols. They do have availability for online ordering.

The date has not been confirmed. Parents will receive direct communication from Cardinal Gibbons when the return schedule is available. 

Depending on the results of the survey, the schedule could be a minimum of two (2) days on campus or a maximum of five (5) days on campus; potentially hybrid or fully on campus.

A blend of on-campus and virtual learning with students alternating days.

The water fountains have been shut off. Bottle refill stations are still available. We encourage you to bring your own water bottles.

Yes, the students will be moving between classrooms. We have implemented one-way stairwells and hallways to ease flow of student traffic patterns and promote social distancing.

As always, students will be expected to move directly from class to class. We may adjust the student schedule based on the results of the survey to accommodate enough time.

All meetings with Counselors/Advisors will remain virtual by Zoom or phone. Students can sign up for a meeting with their assigned Advisor. 

Due to COVID-19, Cardinal Gibbons is currently offering a limited lunch menu to all students. Utensils and condiments will be provided with each option. 

Students can use their ID card to pay for items purchased in the cafeteria through Point of Sale. 

Grab & Go Cold Sandwich $7.00
Includes chips, a cookie and a bottled water. 
Turkey breast hoagie, ham hoagie or Italian hoagie. 

Grab & Go Hot Sandwich
Includes chips, a cookie and a bottled water. 
Cheeseburger, hamburger or chicken patty $6.00
Grilled cheese or PB&J $5.00

Grab & Go Salads $6.00
Includes a cookie and a bottled water. 
Tossed or caesar salad. 
A scoop of tuna, chicken or hard boiled eggs can be added. 

Students learn virtually at home. The teacher will be teaching from the classroom.

Yes, instruction is synchronous. They will be able to ask questions by “raising their hand” in the Zoom classroom. Interaction with classmates will vary by class.

Yes. You can move to the virtual learning model but must stay in this model for the end of the semester.

Please email Principal Cedeno and Mr. Puryear, Dean of Student Affairs, with your students full name(s) and choice of learning.

If we remain on block scheduling, students may be broken into smaller groups to promote social distancing. We will occupy the cafeteria, gym and possible outdoor space.

The school community as a whole is relying on a sense of personal responsibility and concern for others. All students, faculty members and staff are required to have their temperature checked and submit a self-health screening daily. Students will have their temperatures taken during their first-period class. Students who exhibit symptoms of fever prior to the school day should not come to campus.

If a student tests positive, they must contact Mr. Puryear, Dean of Student Affairs, as soon as possible. They must quarantine as directed. Contact tracing will be done through the Office of Student Affairs.

If a student, faculty member, or staff member is determined to have been on campus with a confirmed case of COVID-19, the Dean of Student Affairs will: 

• Notify high-risk exposures via phone call

• Notify low-risk exposures via email

Yes, students instructed to quarantine may attend classes virtually.

The COVID-19 Student Protocols covers low-risk and high-risk exposure situations, and the procedure for students in such circumstances. Please refer to that document as an important reference for students and families. The situation described in this question would be considered low-risk exposure if both students were wearing masks, and neither had symptoms. The students would follow procedure as outlined in the COVID-19 Student Protocols and in the COVID-19 Decision Tree.

The campus is cleaned daily by our professional cleaning company 4M. In particular, they focus on high touch surfaces. During the school day, an employee of 4M cleans restrooms every two hours in accordance with the CDC guidelines.

Yes, these meetings will be conducted using Zoom as student gatherings are limited at this time. This may evolve as the situation improves.

There are numerous service opportunities available for Gibbons students, and many are listed on the Campus Ministry section of our website.

Cardinal Gibbons is committed through its mission to serve each other in a Christ-like manner. The virtue of serving others who have real needs is integral to the development of young men and women. As such, each Cardinal Gibbons student must complete a minimum of 100 hours of community service during their four years as a requirement for graduation. Each student is expected to continue to do community service at the level expected for their respective grade. Students are encouraged to continue to look for opportunities in their neighborhood, community, and beyond, during these challenging times. As the school year progresses, Cardinal Gibbons will continue to assess its community service requirements.

The goal is to begin competition once we have progressed through the phases of our return to play plan.