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Thank you for choosing to partner with Conway Christian during this unprecedented time. We are committed to working with you to keep your child safe while offering our five day a week, on campus college preparatory instruction from a biblical worldview. The following is Conway Christian’s current COVID-19 plan. It is subject to change at any time based on new information and best practices available to the school.

CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population

Media Statement

For Immediate Release: Monday, December 27, 2021
Contact: Media Relations
(404) 639-3286

Given what we currently know about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, CDC is shortening the recommended time for isolation for the public. People with COVID-19 should isolate for 5 days and if they are asymptomatic or their symptoms are resolving (without fever for 24 hours), follow that by 5 days of wearing a mask when around others to minimize the risk of infecting people they encounter. The change is motivated by science demonstrating that the majority of SARS-CoV-2 transmission occurs early in the course of illness, generally in the 1-2 days prior to onset of symptoms and the 2-3 days after.

Additionally, CDC is updating the recommended quarantine period for anyone in the general public who is exposed to COVID-19. For people who are unvaccinated or are more than six months out from their second mRNA dose (or more than 2 months after the J&J vaccine) and not yet boosted, CDC now recommends quarantine for 5 days followed by strict mask use for an additional 5 days. Alternatively, if a 5-day quarantine is not feasible, it is imperative that an exposed person wear a well-fitting mask at all times when around others for 10 days after exposure. Individuals who have received their booster shot do not need to quarantine following an exposure, but should wear a mask for 10 days after the exposure.  For all those exposed, best practice would also include a test for SARS-CoV-2 at day 5 after exposure. If symptoms occur, individuals should immediately quarantine until a negative test confirms symptoms are not attributable to COVID-19.

Isolation relates to behavior after a confirmed infection. Isolation for 5 days followed by wearing a well-fitting mask will minimize the risk of spreading the virus to others. Quarantine refers to the time following exposure to the virus or close contact with someone known to have COVID-19. Both updates come as the Omicron variant continues to spread throughout the U.S. and reflects the current science on when and for how long a person is maximally infectious. These recommendations do not supersede state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, nor do they apply to healthcare workers for whom CDC has updated guidance.

Data from South Africa and the United Kingdom demonstrate that vaccine effectiveness against infection for two doses of an mRNA vaccine is approximately 35%. A COVID-19 vaccine booster dose restores vaccine effectiveness against infection to 75%. COVID-19 vaccination decreases the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. CDC strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccination for everyone 5 and older and boosters for everyone 16 and older. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and reduce the impact of COVID-19 on our communities.

The following is attributable to CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky:

“The Omicron variant is spreading quickly and has the potential to impact all facets of our society. CDC’s updated recommendations for isolation and quarantine balance what we know about the spread of the virus and the protection provided by vaccination and booster doses. These updates ensure people can safely continue their daily lives. Prevention is our best option: get vaccinated, get boosted, wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas of substantial and high community transmission, and take a test before you gather.”

If You Test Positive for COVID-19 (Isolate)

Everyone, regardless of vaccination status.

  • Stay home for 5 days.
  • If you have no symptoms or your symptoms are resolving after 5 days, you can leave your house.
  • Continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.

If you have a fever, continue to stay home until your fever resolves.

If You Were Exposed to Someone with COVID-19 (Quarantine)

If you:

Have been boosted
OR
Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within the last 6 months
OR
Completed the primary series of J&J vaccine within the last 2 months

  • Wear a mask around others for 10 days.
  • Test on day 5, if possible.

If you develop symptoms get a test and stay home.

If you:

Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine over 6 months ago and are not boosted
OR
Completed the primary series of J&J over 2 months ago and are not boosted
OR
Are unvaccinated

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1227-isolation-quarantine-guidance.html

 

 

  • Stay home for 5 days. After that continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.
  • If you can’t quarantine you must wear a mask for 10 days.
  • Test on day 5 if possible.

If you develop symptoms get a test and stay home

 
 
Eagles,
It appears our school year is going to begin with an uptick in Covid cases. Because of the increase, we will start school with the following policies and procedures in place, which are based on current CDC guidelines and state laws.  
 
However, before we get to those let’s discuss the topic of vaccinations. Stating the obvious...they are abundant. You can get a vaccination at local pharmacies, walk-in clinics and many more places. In regards to vaccinations please know the school respects the individual choice of all our constituents. We will not make policies based on the “vaccinated” vs. the “unvaccinated”. Our only advice would be for you to seek an opinion from a qualified medical professional when it comes to making a vaccination decision. 
 
What is important to us on this topic? Simple. Everyone is an Eagle whether you’ve been vaccinated or not!
 
Policies and Procedures:
 
  1. Masks will not be required for students. If a family wants their student(s) to wear a mask they certainly may do so. Masks must be provided by the family. 
  2. Social distancing will be used when gathering in larger groups inside the building, i.e. chapel. All recesses for lower school students will be with the entire grade, unless we are indoors then they will be distanced based on homeroom class. Lunch will be served in the classroom for lower school students until cases subside. Our upper school lunches will be divided into two groups, with outdoor seating used when weather permits.
  3. If your child has symptoms of any kind please keep them home and notify the appropriate office by 10:00am. This one simple step will drastically reduce our chances of spreading illnesses around campus. The school nurse will check the temperatures of lower school students as they arrive on campus. We are asking parents of upper school students to do their own health screening every morning before they arrive on campus.
  4. If someone in your family receives a positive Covid test, contact the school nurse immediately. Please be prepared to give quarantine timelines and potential close contact information. 
  5. Quarantine policy. As we begin the school year we will utilize a similar approach to last year. Following the guidelines: If your student has Covid, or is deemed a close contact, they will be asked to work from home for a period of time utilizing our online learning. The one exception from last year. Students with proof of vaccination will not be required to quarantine based on current guidelines. ​​​​​​​(If your child has been vaccinated please turn in a copy of their card to the appropriate office before school starts). All decisions regarding quarantines will be made by school administration based on available information.
  6. The school will continue to use safety measures from last year to help reduce student exposure to the virus and other illnesses. These measures include UV-C lights in our HVAC system. Disinfectant spray for classrooms and common areas, along with sanitizing stations in high traffic areas.
  7. As we begin the school year we will not allow guests/parents into the school buildings during “school hours” unless you are checking a student out, dropping off lunch or in an emergency situation. As soon as the administration feels comfortable this policy will be relaxed and parents/grandparents will be welcomed to come eat with students, etc. *The one exception will be on the student’s first day of school where parents of young or first time students may walk their children into the building.
  8. All extracurricular activities will proceed as planned under the guidelines of the AAA (for athletics) and similar governing bodies for choir, band, etc. 
The school will continue to monitor the situation as we have been for the last year and a half. As the situation changes we will communicate our updated approach. In the meantime, let's join together praying for a fantastic school year! 
 
If you have any questions regarding our policies and procedures you can contact me directly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9-3 until regular office hours start back on Thursday, July 29th. I'm available by email almost anytime.
 
More back-to-school info will be coming soon, specifically in regards to Parent Orientation and Open House plans.
 
I look forward to seeing everyone on campus soon! Until then, enjoy the rest of your summer.
 
In Him,
Jason Carson