Stay Healthy FAQ

 

As we enter our third school year under the challenges of a global pandemic, we remain committed to providing a quality education in a safe and healthy learning environment. 

 

We will continue to promote healthy schools by encouraging staff and students to practice good hand hygiene, appropriate physical distancing, self-monitoring for symptoms of COVID, and staying home when sick.   Please review the frequently asked questions (FAQs) below for additional information related to keeping our schools safely open during the pandemic.

Please refer to the posted District protocol for isolation and quarantine related to COVID-19. 

If my child exhibits COVID symptoms (Symptoms of COVID-19 | CDC) at home or is sent home from school with symptoms of COVID, what steps need to occur prior to my child’s return to school?

 One of the following conditions must occur for your child to return to school:

What cleaning procedures will be in place in our schools and on our busses?     

The District will continue to clean and disinfect our schools and facilities by following enhanced cleaning protocols and using products registered by the EPA as effective against COVID-19.

 

As a parent, can I opt my child into Remote Learning?
There are two times during the school year when parents may enroll their child in synchronous remote learning. This enrollment takes place prior to the start of the school year and again prior to the second semester. Outside of these enrollment periods, asynchronous remote learning is available as an option for students. Please contact your child's principal for additional information. At any time during the school year, students who are absent or quarantined may follow their classes asynchronously using the Canvas Learning Management System.

Yes, students in grades 6-12 will resume use of lockers for the new school year. Students in grades K-5 will use storage spaces/cubbies to store lunches, coats, and backpacks.  Adjustments may occur in response to in-school or community transmission rates.

Yes, assignments will be posted on Canvas for all in-person and remote K-12 students.

 

Students who are quarantined or home with an illness will be marked absent, but may keep up with coursework asynchronously.  In the event a child is too ill to complete work, please work with your child’s teacher regarding assignment deadlines.

The District has resumed our standard attendance practices for in-person students in 2021-2022, with a limit of ten parent-excused absences each year.  However, we also wish to ensure that our families are not put in a situation where they feel the need to send their children to school ill or are punished because of required quarantines and isolation related to COVID. The District will closely monitor attendance and will review each situation on a case by case basis prior to initiating attendance improvement conferences and procedures.

 

Attendance for remote students will be taken by the teacher.  Students must be on-camera at the scheduled class time to be considered present.

 

Access to school buildings will be limited based on rates of community transmission.  During periods of Substantial or High levels of community transmission, visitor and volunteer access may be restricted.