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This is a remote teaching plan for students who are home due to a confirmed case of COVID-19, a close contact with someone with a confirmed case of COVID-19, or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Students are eligible regardless of vaccination status.

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What to do?	Keep students home, call in absence to school by 9am Have the child take a PCR test.
When can my child return to school?	Negative PCR Result: Child may return to school when they are healthy (24 hours since fever broke, symptoms improved) Positive PCR Result: See section "my child tests positive for Covid" below
Is remote learning an option?	Yes, the sick child may participate in remote learning while awaiting the results of the PCR test. Please allow for at least 24 hours for teachers to set up and communicate remote learning plans from time illness is reported.

What to do?	Keep them home if they are not well enough to attend school. Call the school attendance line and report the absence.
When can my child return to school?	As soon as they feel well enough to return.
Is remote learning an option?	No, remote learning is only available for students in quarantine due to Covid.

What to do?	Child quarantines for 5 days, with day 0 being the first day that symptoms started or the day that they tested positive. Highly recommend testing the child on day 5.
When can my child return to school?	If asymptomatic or if symptoms have improved (24 hours since fever broke), students may return to school after the 5 day quarantine. If symptoms have not improved, continue to quarantine for up to 10 days.
Is remote learning an option?	Yes, the positive child may participate in remote learning during the time they are in quarantine (up to 10 calendar days). Please allow for at least 24 hours for teachers to set up and communicate remote learning plans from time illness is reported. If a child is still not well enough to return to school after the 10 day quarantine, they may remain home but will no longer be eligible to receive remote learning since the quarantine time has ended. This would be a normal sick day and they will return once symptoms have improved.

What to do?	Unvaccinated child quarantines for 5 days, with day 0 being the last day that your child had contact with the positive individual. Vaccinated child remains in school unless experiencing symptoms. Keep an eye out for any new symptoms. If the child develops symptoms or tests positive while in quarantine, the 5 day quarantine resets with day 0 being the first day of symptoms or the day the student was tested.
When can my child return to school?	If asymptomatic or if symptoms have improved (24 hours since fever broke), students may return to school after the 5 day quarantine. If symptoms have not improved, continue to quarantine for up to 10 days.
Is remote learning an option?	Yes, the positive child may participate in remote learning during the time they are in quarantine. Please allow for at least 24 hours for teachers to set up and communicate remote learning plans from time illness is reported.

What to do?	All unvaccinated children should be picked up, if at school. Isolate the positive individual, if possible, so they do not continue to have contact with others in the house. Unvaccinated child quarantines for 5 days, with day 0 being the last day that your child had contact with the positive individual. Vaccinated child remains in school unless experiencing symptoms. A PCR test is recommended. Keep an eye out for any new symptoms. If the child develops symptoms or tests positive while in quarantine, the 5 day quarantine resets with day 0 being the first day of symptoms or the day the student was tested.
When can the child return to school?	If asymptomatic or if symptoms have improved (24 hours since fever broke), students may return to school after the 5 day quarantine. If symptoms have not improved, continue to quarantine for up to 10 days.
Is remote learning an option?	Yes, the positive child may participate in remote learning during the time they are in quarantine. Please allow for at least 24 hours for teachers to set up and communicate remote learning plans from time illness is reported.

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*Our district has implemented the updated guidance that reduces the quarantine period to 5 days for students and staff members sick with COVID-19 or who are considered to be close contacts.

Please continue to verify your return date with your school

Only return if you are fever free for 24 hours and symptoms have improved

If returning after being being a close contact, test on Day 5 if possible

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