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COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols
To view Crossroads’ COVID-19 Positive Case and Exposure Protocols, click here.
VACCINATION
Strongly Recommended: All employees and students are strongly recommended to be up-to-date on the COVID-19 vaccination.
TESTING
After Major Breaks
Following major school breaks, all students and employees may be asked to take an antigen test in the morning before returning to school. Positive results should be reported to the school nurse. Please note that PCR testing is no longer offered on campus.
Reactive Testing
- Any time a student or employee exhibits a new onset of symptoms consistent with COVID-19, they are required to stay home.
- They must be tested with either a PCR-based or antigen test, and self-isolate until negative test results are received.
- If a student develops symptoms at school, they will be assessed by the nurse and sent home.
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Testing is required between days 3-5 after a close contact exposure.
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All positive results should be reported to the school nurse.
MITIGATIONS
Masking: For the time being, masks are optional. Please review Crossroads’ Positive Case and Exposure Protocols for information on masking requirements following isolation periods.
Handwashing: Regular handwashing will continue to be done throughout the school day. Please continue frequent handwashing at home.
Air filtration: All Crossroads facilities air filtration systems have been upgraded. Some smaller locations also have an air filtration machine in the room.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Please check out the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health COVID-19 Resources for Parents & Guardians page.
“WHAT IF…” SITUATIONS & OTHER FAQ
What if my child is sick?
- If your child is exhibiting new symptoms consistent with COVID-19, the flu or a cold, they must be tested. Provide positive test results to K-12 Nurse Coordinator Paula Rickey and Nurse Bora Suh.
What symptoms would warrant my child staying home?
- Any new onset of symptoms consistent with COVID-19, the flu or a cold
- Fever of 100.4 F or over
- Diarrhea and/or vomiting
- Lethargy and/or fatigue
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If your child is exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms, they need to test for COVID and obtain a negative test result before coming to school.
What are Crossroads’ protocols for positive cases or exposures?
- In accordance with the LA County Department of Public Health, Crossroads has adopted the positive case and exposure protocols outlined here.
