Health and Hygiene Practices

Proper handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent illness. Students and staff will have adequate time to wash hands during the school day. Instructional signs will be posted in the restroom and sink area. Students will be encouraged to wash hands before and after recess, before and after lunch and throughout the day.

Students will also be educated on proper hand washing techniques.

Step 1: Wet your hands. Wet your hands and apply enough liquid soap to create a good lather.

Step 2: Rub your palms together.

Step 3: Rub the back of your hands.

Step 4: Interlink your fingers.

Step 5: Cup your fingers.

Step 6: Clean the thumbs.

Step 7: Rub your palms with your fingers.

Step 8: Rinse your hands with water.

Step 9: Dry your hands thoroughly with a single use towel.

Step 10: Use the towel to turn off faucet.

Hand sanitizer stations are located at each exit and entrance of all buildings. It is also located in each classroom. Mobile hand sanitizer stations are located on playgrounds and are moveable for relocation to high traffic areas. Ingredient labels have been placed on all wall mounted hand sanitizer dispensers in the event that some students may not be able to use sanitizer based upon allergies, etc. While hand washing is best, hand sanitizer is a good alternative.

Students and staff will be required to have a mask or face covering available with them at this time. If they do not have access to a face covering/mask, one can be provided. Please contact your building principal.

Face coverings/masks are required to enter any building in the Jackson R-2 School District for adults and visitors.

Jackson R-2 students will not be required to wear face covering/mask all day, but ARE required to have access to a mask and wear as needed or as instructed.

Secondary students in grades 5-12 will be asked to wear masks or face coverings when:

• in passing times such as hallways and crowded common areas.

• social distancing can’t be maintained such as working in small groups or in close proximity with a teacher or medically fragile student.

• directed by the teacher or school leadership teams.

Elementary students may be asked to wear a mask when working in small groups with students or teachers, when social distancing is not possible, or when medically fragile students may be present.

Masks and Face Coverings will not be worn in the following situations:

• During recess or during physical activity such as PE.

• During athletic activities.

• When students/staff have a medical reason that will not allow them to wear a mask.

(please communicate with your building principal).

Teachers will use their best judgement to instruct students as to when it is appropriate to wear face coverings. When masks and face coverings are necessary, teachers will give students mask breaks whenever possible.

Staff will be required to wear face coverings/masks when in common spaces and when social distancing can’t be maintained, such as in small groups. Teachers will not have to teach in a face covering/mask when social distancing can be maintained.