Department of Public Health (DPH) Guidelines: Symptoms and Self-quarantine
Department of Public Health (DPH) Guidelines: Symptoms and Self-quarantine
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Parent Teacher Conferences Feb. 11 & 12
Based on the most recent DPH guidelines, any student or staff member who has a fever or other COVID-19 related symptoms will be required to be absent from school (self-quarantine) for at least 14 calendar days or until one can produce a negative COVID-19 test. Students and staff must be symptom-free before returning to school or work.
Individuals within close contact (less than six feet apart for at least 15 minutes, without Personal Protective Equipment or PPE) to another person in their classroom or office who show COVID-19-related symptoms may also be required to self-quarantine for at least 14 calendar days or until one can produce a negative COVID-19 test. Students and staff must be symptom-free before returning to school or work.
Any student who is required to self-quarantine (and subsequently absent from school) can continue school through Online learning.
*Source: Dougherty County School System
Masks/Shields
Masks/Shields
Students: Use of a mask is required on the bus and inside the common areas of the school building. Use of a mask is also required outside the school building, if a child is within six feet of others. Use of a mask is not required in the classroom, as students will have the option to wear a face shield instead of a mask. Additionally, elementary and middle schools will have desk shields for use by students.
Staff: Use of a staff mask or shield is required in occupied classrooms and offices, common areas (such as hallways, school lobby, and cafeteria). Use of a mask or shield is also required outside the school building, if a staff member is within six feet of others.
All in-school water fountains will be turned off and inaccessible. Water will be provided via the cafeteria if needed
*Source: Dougherty County School System
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