REQUIREMENTS FOR RETURNING TO SCHOOL:
In order to do our part to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 and keep our Highpoint Families as safe as possible, all students returning to school the first week of January will be required to provide one of the following:
____Proof that your child already tested positive during the last ninety (90) days and has fully recovered from Covid-19. Students who have recently tested positive, have completed their minimum isolation days, and do not have any symptoms, do NOT need to provide us with a negative result.
____Proof that your child tested with an at-home reliable antigen test or a PCR (nasal or oral) and the result was Negative.
Additionally, we will need a verbal statement every morning during drop-off stating that your child has no flu symptoms.
WILL MY CHILD BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK TO SCHOOL?
Although it will NOT be mandatory for students to wear masks since it's currently not a required MDCPS or DOH protocol, we're confident that the large majority of our Parents will send their child to school wearing their Highpoint masks. A limited number of Highpoint masks are available at our Main Office; (we will not be providing or allowing disposable masks.) We will continue to take as many safety protocols as possible, including having students avoid close contact for long periods of time, disinfecting classes often with Electrostatic Sprayer, continue temperature reading in our kiosks upon entry, hand washing requirements, etc.
NOTE: All Highpoint Administrators, Teachers, and Staff will be wearing a mask at all times while indoors.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD TESTS POSITIVE?
These latest protocols require a child to stay home for five (5) days. After five days from the day they tested positive, they can return to school if they have no symptoms. They also will be required to wear a facial mask while indoors for five (5) additional days. We will provide "PARTIAL VIRTUAL" instruction during those five days. This means that Teachers will be in direct contact with them in the morning and afternoon to give them instructions. All assignments will be posted on each Class Website.
Please send an email right away to info@highpointacademy.com if your child, or a close family member that's been in direct contact with your child, tests positive.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD HAS BEEN IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH SOMEONE THAT HAS RECENTLY TESTED POSITIVE?
Students in "close contact" are required to follow the steps indicated. There are many factors that determine length of quarantine, if any (5 day minimum per CDC guidelines). We urge our Parents to test their child prior to sending them to school. We also strongly encourage these students to wear a mask while indoors. Children with symptoms will not be allowed in class and will need to go home right away.
Although we know that this Omicron variant is not resulting in serious illness or death, we also know that it's extremely contagious. As we all know, this situation is very fluid and subject to change, so we will continue to keep our families informed and updated.
As always, our priority is the safety and well being of all our Highpoint Family members so your understanding and cooperation is appreciated.
Click here for CDC'S STEPS FOR DETERMINING CLOSE CONTACT
In order to do our part to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 and keep our Highpoint Families as safe as possible, all students returning to school the first week of January will be required to provide one of the following:
____Proof that your child already tested positive during the last ninety (90) days and has fully recovered from Covid-19. Students who have recently tested positive, have completed their minimum isolation days, and do not have any symptoms, do NOT need to provide us with a negative result.
____Proof that your child tested with an at-home reliable antigen test or a PCR (nasal or oral) and the result was Negative.
Additionally, we will need a verbal statement every morning during drop-off stating that your child has no flu symptoms.
WILL MY CHILD BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK TO SCHOOL?
Although it will NOT be mandatory for students to wear masks since it's currently not a required MDCPS or DOH protocol, we're confident that the large majority of our Parents will send their child to school wearing their Highpoint masks. A limited number of Highpoint masks are available at our Main Office; (we will not be providing or allowing disposable masks.) We will continue to take as many safety protocols as possible, including having students avoid close contact for long periods of time, disinfecting classes often with Electrostatic Sprayer, continue temperature reading in our kiosks upon entry, hand washing requirements, etc.
NOTE: All Highpoint Administrators, Teachers, and Staff will be wearing a mask at all times while indoors.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD TESTS POSITIVE?
These latest protocols require a child to stay home for five (5) days. After five days from the day they tested positive, they can return to school if they have no symptoms. They also will be required to wear a facial mask while indoors for five (5) additional days. We will provide "PARTIAL VIRTUAL" instruction during those five days. This means that Teachers will be in direct contact with them in the morning and afternoon to give them instructions. All assignments will be posted on each Class Website.
Please send an email right away to info@highpointacademy.com if your child, or a close family member that's been in direct contact with your child, tests positive.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD HAS BEEN IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH SOMEONE THAT HAS RECENTLY TESTED POSITIVE?
Students in "close contact" are required to follow the steps indicated. There are many factors that determine length of quarantine, if any (5 day minimum per CDC guidelines). We urge our Parents to test their child prior to sending them to school. We also strongly encourage these students to wear a mask while indoors. Children with symptoms will not be allowed in class and will need to go home right away.
Although we know that this Omicron variant is not resulting in serious illness or death, we also know that it's extremely contagious. As we all know, this situation is very fluid and subject to change, so we will continue to keep our families informed and updated.
As always, our priority is the safety and well being of all our Highpoint Family members so your understanding and cooperation is appreciated.
Click here for CDC'S STEPS FOR DETERMINING CLOSE CONTACT
For everyone's safety, Highpoint Parents and Employees are required to open the links below, read contents, and abide by all current CDC and Florida Health Department Guidelines relating to COVID-19. For the safety of our students, parents and employees, Highpoint Academy’s “COVID-19 PROTOCOLS" will be strictly enforced. These protocols can change at any time.
REMEMBER... Since each family situation is unique, your personal Health Care Provider is the best source to guide you as you make difficult choices for yourself and your family.
REMEMBER... Since each family situation is unique, your personal Health Care Provider is the best source to guide you as you make difficult choices for yourself and your family.
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Please click on all the links herein to stay informed and up to date:
Florida Department of Health’s website: www.floridahealth.gov Florida Department of Education’s website: www.fldoe.org/em-response. CDC’s recommendations specific to Florida: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/FL_Community_Mitigation.pdf General CDC Guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html |
THE CORONAVIRUS EXPLAINED TO CHILDREN! |
Video on proper hand washing! |
