ILLNESS
What do I do if my child is sick?
Email or call the office with a description of the situation how long you anticipate your child being absent.
Email: schooloffice@stfoa.org
Phone: (206) 243-5690
Illness and COVID-19 Protocol
Please DO NOT send your child to school if they meet the following criteria:
If your child is experiencing one or more Primary Symptoms:
- Fever (100.4 or greater)
- Chills
- Muscle or body aches
- New loss of taste or smell
- Cough (new, changed, or worsening)
If your child is experiencing TWO or more Secondary Symptoms or one symptom longer than 24 hours:
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Sore throat
What do I do if my child is experiencing a Primary Symptom, two or more Secondary Symptoms, or one Secondary Symptom longer than 24 hours?
- Begin ISOLATION if you haven’t already done so. Isolation period is for 5 days UNLESS they receive a negative COVID test result
- Take a COVID-19 TEST
When can my child return to school or activities?
NEGATIVE test for COVID or receives an alternative diagnosis from a health care provider
- NO fever (without medication), vomiting, or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
- Symptoms have significantly improved
POSITIVE test for COVID
- Contact Trish Hanson for guidance: thanson@stfoa.org
- Complete ISOLATION at home for 5 full days after onset of first symptom(s) or positive test if no symptoms
- NO fever (without medication), vomiting, or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
- Symptoms have significantly improved
- Wear a well-fitting mask around others for 10 full days after onset of symptoms or positive test if no symptoms
- MUST be socially distanced while eating or drinking during snack or lunch
What do I do if my child is experiencing one Secondary Symptom less than 24 hours?
If your child is experiencing ONE Secondary Symptom LESS than 24 hours or has been diagnosed with a chronic illness:
- They may return to school
- Monitor your child for additional symptoms or if the symptom continues for more than 24 hours
When can my child return to school or activities?
- NO fever (without medication), vomiting, or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
- Symptoms have significantly improved
EXPOSURE to COVID/Close Contact
What do I do if my child has been exposed to COVID or identified as a close contact?
Exposure to COVID/Close Contact Protocol
Regardless of vaccination status:
- Continue to attend school and activities
- Monitor symptoms for 10 days after exposure
- Wear a well-fitting mask for 10 days after exposure
- MUST be socially distanced while eating or drinking during snack or lunch
- Get tested 5 days after last exposure
What do I do if my child develops symptoms within 10 days of exposure?
- Begin ISOLATION if you haven’t already done so. Isolation period is for 5 days UNLESS they receive a negative COVID test result
- Take a COVID-19 TEST
When can my child return to school or activities after developing symptoms following COVID exposure?
NEGATIVE test for COVID or receives an alternative diagnosis from a health care provider
- NO fever (without medication), vomiting, or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
- Symptoms have significantly improved
POSITIVE test for COVID or does not get tested or has an alternative diagnosis from a health care provider
- Contact Trish Hanson for guidance: thanson@stfoa.org
- Complete ISOLATION at home for 5 full days after onset of first symptom(s) or positive test if no symptoms
- NO fever (without medication), vomiting, or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
- Symptoms have significantly improved
- Wear a well-fitting mask around others for 10 full days after onset of symptoms or positive test if no symptoms
- MUST be socially distanced while eating or drinking during snack or lunch
TRAVEL
We are traveling. What do we need to do in order for our child(ren) to return to school?
Travel Protocol
DOMESTIC Travel (within the U.S.):
INTERNATIONAL Travel:
If your child is NOT vaccinated and up to date with COVID vaccines:
- Stay home and self-quarantine for a full 5 days after travel.
- Get tested with a COVID-19 viral test 3-5 days after travel.
- Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days upon return from travel; isolate and get tested if you develop symptoms.
If your child IS vaccinated and up to date with COVID vaccines:
- NO quarantine period
- Get tested with a COVID-19 viral test 3-5 days after travel.
- Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days upon return from travel; isolate and get tested if you develop symptoms.
If your child recovered from a documented COVID-19 infection within the past 90 days (regardless of vaccination status):
- NO quarantine period
- Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days upon return from travel; isolate and get tested if you develop symptoms (self-antigen test).