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TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19? WHAT TO DO NEXT.
If a student or staff member tests positive for COVID-19, please complete the COVID-19 Positive Case Questionnaire.
HOW TO DETERMINE ISOLATION AND QUARANTINE
View the NJDOH update for more information on the current isolation and quarantine guidance.
TEST-TO-STAY PROGRAM
Ridgewood Public Schools is implementing a Test-to-Stay (TTS) modified quarantine protocol for K-12 students who are exposed to a person with COVID-19 (close contact) and who are NOT FULLY VACCINATED. The TTS Protocol will go into effect on May 24, 2022. Below are the criteria for eligibility and the TTS requirements.
Test-to-Stay Eligibility (K-12 Students)
The student does not have signs or symptoms of COVID-19.
The student is not a household contact of a COVID-19 case.
The student is able and willing to follow the TTS requirements with parental consent.
Test-to-Stay Requirements
The student is to be tested immediately following the notification of being a close contact. The test may be performed using a home-based kit or rapid test at a testing site.
If negative, the student may return to school if the parent completes the TTS Agreement Form agreeing to adhere to the Ridgewood Public Schools TTS Protocol.
The student is required to wear a mask indoors and outdoors at school through day 10.
The student is to be tested on day 5 after exposure.
If negative, the student may continue with in-person learning abiding by the above requirements.
If either test is positive, the student must follow the exclusion protocol.