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UPDATE 10/23:  UPDATE FROM FAIRFAX COUNTY & VDH REGARDING EXCLUSION AND RETURN TO SCHOOL CRITERIA

All students/staff exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 that is new or unusual for them are recommended to have a healthcare provider evaluation before returning to school

• Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms of COVID-19 include: Fever (100.4), or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue (more tired than usual), muscle or body aches, headache, congestion or runny nose, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, new onset poor appetite or poor feeding
• If your child/staff answered “yes” to any of the symptoms above, new or unusual for them, testing for COVID 19 is recommended
• The student/staff should provide a healthcare provider note (with an alternative diagnosis) or a negative COVID -19 result in order to return to school
• If no clinical evaluation is performed, it is recommended that the symptomatic individual is excluded from school/work for 10 days and until fever free for 24 hours without an over-the-counter medication

• Permission to return to school form provided to us from the diocese. Please give this to your doctor to COMPLETE, SIGN & DATE. If you do not choose to use this form, please make sure that your doctor's note contains an alternate diagnosis for your child's symptoms or you may have your child tested for COVID 19 and submit a copy of a negative COVID 19 test result. This permission to return to school form can also be found on the nurses' page 

The St. Joseph Catholic School Reopening Plan (updated 8/20/2020) reflects collaboration among the reopening team members, and recognizes the benefits to students of live, in-person instruction, and also respects the obligation of parents and caregivers to return to work.  The safety of our students, teachers, and families is paramount.   

COVID-19 Town Hall Presentation

Medical and Health Related Questions and Answers

3 Room Classroom Setup

Town Hall Follow Up Q&A  and Additional Questions/Answers

The moment you step onto the St. Joseph Catholic School campus it’s clear that it is home to a safe, loving and supportive community where students are inspired to be followers of Christ.  We look forward to welcoming our students this year whether it be in person or remote.  Tours of the school will resume as soon as possible.  In the meantime, please enjoy a glimpse inside our beautiful school!   

The Office of Child Protection Services works to ensure that all children and youth in programs throughout the diocese have a safe environment full of caring and responsible adults to watch over them.  For more information, please visit  https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/ChildProtection/

"...all of the teachers at SJS are doing an AMAZING job right now. I have kids at three schools right now, and SJS is doing absolutely the best job at ensuring student success during quarantine.  Thank you for all you do!"
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