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Important Messages:
Masking, Testing, and Vaccinations are Not Required for Students in the 2022-23 School Year (6/30/2022)
Governor Newsom Pulls Back Mandates on Masking (2/28/2022)
Board of Education Changes Masking Enforcement from Exclusion to Education (2/24/22)
Recent COVID-19 Guidance for Schools
Please be aware, we follow both local and state public health guidance, whichever is stricter. Local guidance may be stricter than state guidelines. Refer to our documents for up-to-date guidelines that take into consideration both local and state COVID-19 health and safety rules.
K-12 School Framework & Guidance - https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/K-12-Guidance-2022-23-School-Year.aspx
Isolation and Quarantine of the General Public - https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Guidance-on-Isolation-and-Quarantine-for-COVID-19-Contact-Tracing.aspx
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Daily COVID-19 Resources
Parents need to screen their children for symptoms prior to attending school every day. If your child has any covid like symptoms, they are prohibited from attending school until those symptoms are resolved, or an alternative diagnosis is provided by a doctor.
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Hand Washing
Hands are required to be washed when entering the classroom or leaving the bathroom, students will use hand sanitizer prior to entering the lunchroom.
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Physical Distancing
Physical distancing between students and staff will be maximized as much as is possible when at school. Students will be masked at all times while indoors and will regularly wash their hands and use hand sanitizer throughout the day.
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Face Coverings
Masking is optional for staff and students but continues to be strongly recommended by CDPH.
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Close Contact / Symptomatic / Positive Cases
CDPH COVID Guidelines Update - Testing, Vaccines, Masks, Contact Tracing - 6/30/2022 - Infographic
Isolation & Quarantine Guidelines For Students
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Attendance & Absences
Students on quarantine will be placed on temporary independent study, they will be given paper packets to complete while out of school. In order for attendance to be excused during quarantine, the packets must be complete and parents must provide the required quarantine documentation. If your child is unable to attend school for an extended period of time then reach out to your school office and schedule a meeting with your child's principal to discuss what options are available. Learn more about our long-term independent study program by clicking below.
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Additional Resources
California Department of Public Health (Scroll down to schools)
K-12 School Reopening Framework & Guidance Q&A
2021-2022 K-12 Schools Reopening Framework and Guidance (1/12/2022)
2021-2022 K-12 Schools Testing Framework (11/1/21)
Child Care Providers and Programs Guidance (6/29/21)
Cal OSHA Guidelines (1/14/2022)
CDPH Masking Guidelines (1/5/2022)
Pfizer Vaccine Minor Consent Guidance (11/3/2021)
Case Reporting by Schools Guidance (1/14/21)
Outbreak Definition and Reporting Guidance (10/13/20)
Returning to Work or School Following COVID-19 Diagnosis Guidance (8/24/20)
