Community Health & Safety Guidelines

 

We are at our best to empower girls to be strong in mind, body, and voice when we are healthy and safe. We have a shared responsibility to protect our community, and part of that is creating guidelines that work for our spaces and allow for in-person learning. We ask that students  with symptoms of cold, flu, or Covid-19 remain home until symptoms are significantly improved. Please see specific guidelines for Covid-19 below.

 

Who to Contact

 The Health Coordinator at [email protected].

 

Public, State, and National Health Guidelines for Schools

As a school in Washington State, L-Dub monitors information from and uses guidelines in this order:

All families and employees are expected to follow directives from national, state, and local authorities to maintain their own health and safety.

 

COVID-19 Vaccinations

L-Dub highly recommends all students be current on their COVID-19 vaccinations.

 

 COVID-19 Testing

With the ending of the federal emergency for COVID-19, we are no longer able to administer point-of-care testing for our students. Moving forward, only registered nurses (RNs), RN-delegated staff, or RN-directed licensed practical nurses (LPNs) can perform point-of-care tests on campus. 

As a school without an employed RN, we will continue to offer over-the-counter (OTC) take-home tests to our students and families who need one, for as long as tests are available through the State of Washington.

 

Expectations of Community Members

IF SICK -  STAY HOME

In keeping our community healthy, students, faculty and staff showing symptoms of cold, flu, or COVID-19 must stay home regardless of COVID-19 or flu vaccination status. They will work with our Health Coordinator, who will determine their return date to campus.

Our school follows the Washington State Department of Health guidelines for COVID-19. COVID-19 symptoms can include fevers, congestion or runny nose, cough, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, muscle or body aches, nausea or vomiting, loss of taste of smell, sore throat, or difficulty breathing. Parents/caregivers must keep their child at home and report the illness to the school at [email protected]. (If a student is absent for another reason, please contact the normal [email protected] to let us know.)

Follow these Washington State Department of Health guidelines to return to campus:

  • A student or employee with a symptom that resolves in 24 hours without the use of medication may return to school the following day.
  • A student or employee with symptoms that do not resolve in 24 hours may return to school IF:
    • You test negative for COVID-19 or receive a different diagnosis from a health care provider
    • There is no fever for 24 hours without the use of medication, AND
    • Symptoms have significantly improved.
    • Retest every 24-48 hours through at least 5 days after symptoms started.

A student or employee who tests positive for COVID-19 or does not test and does not receive, in writing, an alternate diagnosis from a health care provider, the student may return to school after 5 days IF:

  • There is no fever for 24 hours without the use of medication AND
  • Symptoms have significantly improved AND
  • A mask is worn on campus and during the school’s after school classes and athletics for days 6-10.

If a student comes to school, and is not feeling well: 

  • The student will isolate while masking
  • The main office will contact the parent/caregiver(s) to immediately pick up the student

 

KEEP MEDICAL INFORMATION UP TO DATE: 

All medical forms must be completed via Alma. Keep emergency contacts and family contact information updated at all times by informing [email protected]. If you change your phone number, address, or email, please inform us at [email protected]. change it in your alma account and also write to the registrar. 

 

On Campus Expectations

 

1). MASKING

As of May 23rd, 2022, masking is optional for students, faculty, and staff members of the L-Dub community..

2). PRACTICE EXCELLENT HYGIENE 

Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds — especially after being in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

 

Athletics

L-Dub belongs to the Cascade Middle School League who will be following the COVID-19 guidelines of WIAA.