COVID Guidelines

As of September 12, 2023

The objective is to protect the JPII staff and students from acquiring or spreading the COVID-19 virus in the school environment.   The goal is to provide “in-person” learning while maintaining the most effective disease protections.  All JPII staff and students are encouraged to recognize their personal responsibility in preventing/ controlling this disease.  Personal actions can have a significant effect on the school’s operation and the health of other students and faculty and family members.

Vaccines: Vaccines are not mandated nor are boosters.

Masks: Masks are not currently mandated.  If masks are used only medical-grade masks are advised.  Cloth masks and gators are not effective.

Cleanliness: Frequent hand washing/sanitizing is encouraged.

Faculty and Staff: Discuss with your healthcare provider the risks/benefits of any vaccine or booster.

If a “mask required” situation arises faculty can teach without a mask as long as they practice appropriate distancing guidelines and are without COVID-19 symptoms.

Students: Discuss with your healthcare provider the risks/ benefits of any vaccine or booster.

Any student or staff with a positive COVID-19 test should follow CDC guidelines for treatment and isolation.  The recommendation is that infected individuals should quarantine at home for 5 days (Day 0 is when your test is positive). Infected individuals should not return to school until symptom-free for 48 hours and should consider wearing an appropriate mask for 2 days if having any residual upper respiratory symptoms (such as a cough or runny nose).

In general, if feeling ill (having a fever, significant cough etc.) the individual should not attend school or school functions (even if a COVID-19 test has not been performed).

Sports: The school will follow NCISAA COVID-19 guidelines for sports (players and spectators).

Visitors / Guests / Contractors/ Vendors: Must check in at the office. Anyone with symptoms may not be allowed to enter the school premises.

The COVID-19 committee comprising medical and education experts will continue to meet and address the risks of COVID-19 infection in the school and community and determine if any adjustments to these guidelines is necessary.