Any individual who exhibits COVID-like symptoms which potentially include, but are not limited to, the following during the school day must be immediately isolated and sent home according to the established protocols and according to the best judgment and discretion of the designated individual in charge of monitoring symptoms.
- Fever of 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
- Cough
- Stuffy nose
- Chills
- Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing
- Loss of taste or smell
- Congestion/runny nose
- Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
- Muscle/body aches
- Fatigue
- Sore throat
- Headache
Return to School
Any individual who is sent home ill is required to submit medical clearance signed by a licensed NYS Medical Professional clearly stating the individual can return to school, and either indicate a diagnosis, or that the illness was not COVID-related. There are no exceptions to this requirement. The medical clearance must be emailed to Miss Alaimo, [email protected], and she will reply whether the child is allowed to return to school. If a COVID test is administered according to doctor recommendation, students must remain home while awaiting results, and a copy of the negative COVID test result should accompany the medical clearance letter.
Protocols for when Students are Kept Home from School Due to Illness
Any individual who calls out ill is required to submit medical clearance signed by a licensed NYS Medical Professional clearly stating the individual can return to school, and either indicate a diagnosis, or that the illness was not COVID-related. There are no exceptions to this requirement. The medical clearance must be emailed to Miss Alaimo, [email protected] and she will reply whether the child is allowed to return to school. If a COVID test is administered according to doctor recommendation, students must remain home while awaiting results, and a copy of the negative COVID test result should accompany the medical clearance letter.
Please Note: This is based on the information we know today – we will continue to monitor these protocols as the Pandemic continues to evolve.
