- All symptomatic children and employees should stay home from school, and will be sent home if exhibiting any symptoms.
- Designate the school nurse as the contact person to be responsible for responding to COVID19 concerns.
- Follow any other standards promulgated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Utah Department of Health, and local health department.
Classrooms
All Moderate Precautions followed (with the additional requirements and recommendations below)
Additional Recommendations:
- Limit mixing of groups if possible
- Teachers dispensing hand sanitizer as students enter classrooms
- Students and staff are encouraged to follow strict hygiene standards, including:
- Do not shake hands
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Wash hands after using the restroom
- Use hand sanitizer frequently
- Avoid touching your face
- Cover coughs or sneezes (e.g. into a tissue, sleeve, or elbow; not hands)
- No sharing of materials
- Restrict drinking fountain access--students encouraged to bring their own water bottle
- Online learning of students that are high risk
Transitions
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Congregating prohibited
- No use of lockers during pass time or lunch time
- Restrict drinking fountain access
Entry and Exit Points/Parent, Guest and Volunteer Access to School
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Limited access to student-centered functions, student check-out, etc.
Transportation
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Possible student temperature check upon boarding
- Hand sanitizer dispensed by driver upon boarding
- Parents encouraged to drive students if not comfortable with bus transportation
Restrooms
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Class schedules for restroom visits when possible
Cafeteria
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Physical distancing spacing in the lunch line
- Installation of protective table barriers where possible
Large Group Gatherings (Assemblies, Performances, Dances)
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Assemblies discouraged
- Dances not permitted
- Attendance may be limited to family members, officers, or cheerleaders with no admission for the general public or student body
Unique Courses with Higher Risk of Spread (Choir, Band, Orchestra, Drama, CTE, etc.)
All Moderate Precautions followed
Recess, Playground and P. E. Classes
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Playground equipment off limits to students
- Increased supervision to ensure physical distancing
- Supervised walking and other games/activities allowed that provide adequate physical distancing
- Locker rooms off limits
- No dressing for P.E.
Special Education, Related Services, or School Counseling
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Areas of Concern
Preschool/ Day Care
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- Limited number of students per classroom
- Limited supervised usage of play areas with no students on the playground equipment
After-School Programs
All Moderate Precautions followed
Athletics
All Moderate Precautions followed
Follow UHSSA and local health department guidelines
Additional Recommendations:
- Access to locker rooms limited
- Restroom areas marked for physical distancing
Driver’s Education
All Moderate Precautions followed
Follow State Driver’s Education Guidelines
Back-to-School Nights/Parent Teacher Conferences
All Moderate Precautions followed
Additional Recommendations:
- No in-person meetings--virtual Back-to-School and Parent Teacher Conferences
Graduation
All Moderate Precautions followed
Follow local health department guidelines
Resources
Health Office
- Health office procedures to include isolation area for students suspected of having COVID19 (see Care for Student in Health Office Infographic)
Parent Guidelines
- Information for parents regarding signs and symptoms of COVID19, and when to keep their child home (see Parent Infographic)