COVID-19

Preparing for the Holidays

As we all look forward to the winter holiday season, we wanted to remind our families to plan accordingly with the following in mind:

• Out-of-state Travel: There is still a 7-10 day quarantine for anyone unvaccinated (including children).

• Shortened Quarantine: Unvaccinated travelers can shorten to 7 day quarantine if they test 3-5 days after returning to CA.

• Having a COVID-Safe Thanksgiving Guidance for Families and Individuals 

Masks 😷 Required

• ALL adults (regardless of vaccination status) and children at drop-off/pick-up.
• Masks are optional for children outdoors once they are with their teacher/cohort.
• Required any time more than one cohort is in a shared space (morning drop off, extended care, picking up hot lunch, etc.)
• Current LA County Department of Public Health mask guidance.
• Current school and summer camp mask policy.

COVID-19 Testing

ON-CAMPUS TESTING

• ALL staff and Elementary (TK-5th grade) students are currently required to test weekly.
• On-site saliva swab testing takes place:
  • Oxnard Campus - Tuesdays and Thursdays during the normal school day.
  • Collins Campus - Monday during the normal school day.

OFF-CAMPUS TESTING

• DPH COVID Testing Resources for Children
• LA County Sites | PacTox (Chatsworth) | Curative | Rite Aid | Walgreens | CVS | Local Urgent Care or Pediatrician

Safety Guidelines & Recommendations

Low Risk

STAY WITH YOUR HOUSEHOLD ONLY (when possible)

• Stay home when you can except essential errands.
• Maintain proper hygiene, masks, and social distancing when out in public.

INFORMAL GATHERINGS & PLAYDATES (follow health department guidelines)

• Outdoors very strongly recommended
• Maintain physical distancing.
• Wear masks at all times when not immediately eating or drinking.
• Provide a place to wash or sanitize hands.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 

RESTAURANTS (outdoor strongly preferred)

Higher Risk

TRAVEL (LA County & CDC Travel Guidance as of 6/15/2021)

• Anyone not yet vaccinated (incl. children) traveling outside CA must quarantine prior to returning to a school cohort of unvaccinated children.
• If you are quarantining 7 (instead of 10) days, please provide the school office your return date and negative test results.
• Vaccinated travelers do not need to quarantine.

EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 INFECTED INDIVIDUAL

• 7 day quarantine with required negative PCR test on/after Day 5. WHPS staff and students must be tested prior to returning to school (LA County Department of Public Health - Quarantine Instructions for Close Contacts).
• Calculating Quarantine & Monitoring Health (if exposed):

• Vaccinated individuals who are exposed do not need to quarantine unless they develop symptoms. However, they may be required to get tested before returning to school.