COVID-19 Information

  • Please note, we follow the guidance of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, which is subject to change. 

    Screening for Campus Entry

    Screening Website Link

     

    COVID-19 Testing

    SMMUSD Summer Covid Antigen Testing QR Codes

    PCR Testing

    COVID-19 PCR Testing & Registration

    *NEW* Antigen Testing

    COVID-19 Antigen (rapid result) Testing & Registration

    Antigen Testing Site Summer Schedule

    Schedule subject to change

    Other Local Testing Sites

     

    COVID-19 Symptoms

    COVID-19 Symptoms (English) (Español)

    • Fever ≥ 100.4°F, chills
    • Cough*(new)
    • Shortness of breath*, difficulty breathing
    • Diarrhea and/or Vomiting

    If your child or anyone in your household are experiencing the above symptoms, please follow these steps: 

    Additional Symptoms of COVID-19:

    • Sore throat
    • Runny/stuffy nose*
    • Muscle/body aches
    • Headache (new)
    • New loss of taste or smell

    Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome is a rare, but serious childhood complication of COVID-19. Common symptoms include those listed above as well as confusion or being overly tired.

    *If you or your child have a chronic or underlying condition that may cause similar symptoms, documentation from your Healthcare Provider is required. Please send a copy of this documentation to the site School Nurse. 

    Return to School Campus Protocols 

    Staff or students with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive test result must follow the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Home Isolation Orders.

    Staff and students may ONLY return in person to school when all criteria have been met***:

    • 10 days have passed since the onset of symptoms or a positive COVID-19 test result AND
    • Fever-free for 24hrs prior to return WITHOUT fever reducing medication AND
    • Symptoms are improving or have resolved AND
    • School Nurse has provided clearance to return***
    • ***Please note, a negative COVID-19 PCR test result does not provide clearance to return to campus

    Return to campus PRIOR to Home Isolation 10 day requirement only when all criteria have been met***:

    • Parent/Staff provides a note from Healthcare Provider stating alternative diagnosis causing symptoms AND
    • Individual must also be fever-free for 24hrs without fever reducing medication AND
    • Improvement of symptoms AND
    • School Nurse has provided clearance
    • ***A negative Covid-19 PCR test may also be required in addition to the above requirements. 

     

    COVID-19 Positive Test Result 

    • Stay home & follow home isolation instuctions.
    • Notify your site School Nurse Immediately.

     

    COVID-19 Exposure

    If you are exposed to COVID-19, you must quarantine for 10 days and follow quarantine instructions found here.

    You are considered exposed if you have:

    • Been within 6 feet of someone with confirmed COVID-19 for a total of 15 minutes within a 24 hour period with or without a mask.
    • Had any unprotected contact with bodily fluids (saliva, mucous, blood, vomit, stool).
    • The contacts of the quarantined individuals (ie. Siblings) are not considered exposed and do not need to be quarantined, per LACDPH.

     

    COVID-19 Travel Guidelines 

    Out of state or out of country travel is included as a COVID-19 exposure and requires a quarantine period - refer to current Health Orders.

     

    COVID-19 Prevention Strategies

    Face coverings (Español) need to be worn correctly by completely covering the nose and mouth.

    Physical Distancing (Español) of 6ft must be maintained at all times to the extent possible with members outside of your household.

    Proper Hand Hygiene (Español)

    • Handwashing - Wet hands. add soap. scrub front and back of hands, in-between fingers, fingernails, thumbs, and wrists for 20 seconds. Rinse. Dry.
    • Hand Sanitizer - must be used under direct supervision of young children. 60% or greater alcohol content. Follow instructions for handwashing and AIR DRY. 
    • Cough & Sneeze into your elbow and clean hands.

    Cleaning and Disinfecting (Español): Read labels on all cleaning products. Clean surfaces first to remove dirt. Apply disinfectant as instructed with enough dwell time (time disinfectant must stay wet on surface to kill germs).

     

    Confidentiality

    All information regarding a person’s COVID-19 status is confidential information. The School Nurse, in partnership with LA County Department of Public Health, will be involved with contact tracing, determining exposure and notifying close contacts. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the School Nurse at your site.