COVID Protocols

Current COVID-19 Protocols:

  • Masks are not required. REACH Leadership STEAM Academy will not enforce or monitor if students are wearing their masks inside the classroom or on campus. Masks will still be provided for students and staff upon request.
  • Students and staff are not required to quarantine if exposed to COVID.
  • If a student or staff member has been exposed to COVID and displays symptoms, you must stay home and test for COVID.
    • If Positive, Follow COVID Guidelines Below
    • If Negative, the student or staff member may return to school/work
  • Mask Use: While not required, masks are strongly encouraged for students and staff experiencing any respiratory illness symptoms.
  • No Quarantine Requirement: People who test positive for COVID-19 are no longer required to quarantine.

Ongoing Health Protocols:

  • Fever Policy: Students/Staff must remain at home if they have a fever. They may return to school once they have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.
  • Coughing Policy: Students experiencing an uncontrollable cough that is not relieved by cough drops or medication should remain at home.
  • Cough Drops: Students may bring cough drops to school, but these must be kept in the nurse’s office and can be accessed as needed.

Cleaning & Disinfection:

  • Daily cleaning and disinfecting of classrooms and common areas will remain the same.  
  • Additional disinfecting measures will be taken on a case-by-case basis or in the event of a known outbreak.