St. Joseph Communicable Disease Prevention Practices
September 1, 2022
Overview:
Staff, parents, other adults, and students should perform a health check before coming to school. No one should come into the school if they are not feeling well. Please stay home if you are sick.
Please click on the following links to help with your daily health check:
Regular opportunities to sanitize or wash hands will be facilitated. Frequent hand hygiene will be encouraged, especially before and after sharing items.
The decision to wear a mask is a personal choice. A person's choice is to be supported and respected.
The personal space of others will be respected.
Good respiratory etiquette practices will be reinforced: Cough/sneeze into your elbow or a tissue, and immediately wash your hands; Refrain from touching your face with unwashed hands; Refrain from sharing any food or drink.
HEPA Filters will remain in all classrooms and workspaces. Windows will be opened when the weather permits, for ventilation.
Daily cleaning and disinfection will occur at least once per day for all frequently touched surfaces/items and when visibly dirty.
Parent/Visitor/Community entry will continue through the front doors (Mill Street entrance). All guests will be asked to sign in/out at the office. Please perform your daily health check before arrival.
Curriculum, Programs, Activities and Field Trips will follow the outlined communicable disease prevention practices.
Ministry or Regional school restrictions may be implemented throughout the year. Updates will be sent out if necessary.
