UPDATE 8/15/2022
The current expectation, and possibly the expectation moving forward, is that students and staff will eventually test positive for COVID-19. The mitigation strategies aim to lower the risk of exposure and spread while also preparing for impacts of possible outbreaks.
Masks
Use of masks are optional. Students who may have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 are asked to wear a mask for at least five days after exposure. Parents may request that their child(ren) continue to wear masks while in class.
If the school experiences a high absenteeism rate or a COVID-19 cluster or outbreak, mandatory implementation of universal or targeted indoor masking may be required.
If the school experiences a high absenteeism rate or a COVID-19 cluster or outbreak, mandatory implementation of universal or targeted indoor masking may be required.
Vaccinations
The Hawaii State Department of Health and the Hawaii Catholic Schools continue to recommend and encourage vaccinations for students ages 6 months and above. Vaccinations for students remain voluntary and not required for in-person attendance.
COVID Exposure and Infections
If your child is feeling sick or displaying any concerning symptoms, please keep them home. Refer to the updated DOH Isolation and Quarantine for K-12 Schools, which provides more details regarding exposures, infections, and quarantine protocols. Please note that quarantine is not required for in-school exposures. Individuals with in-school exposure may remain in school if asymptomatic and should:
Quarantine protocols for individuals who are exposed to a person who tests positive for COVID-19 within their household or other non-school related close contact is still be required for five days after exposure if the student is not vaccinated.* Students who are vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 90 days should:
*Individuals who have ongoing close contact with a person with COVID-19 because they live in the same house must stay home in quarantine for five days after the person with COVID-19 is released from isolation (e.g., day 11).
Absences Due to Sickness or Exposure
1. DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILD(REN) TO COME TO SCHOOL IF THEY HAVE ANY CONCERNING SYMPTOMS, including fever above 100°F, coughing, difficulty breathing, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, diarrhea, or vomiting.
2. Please inform the school office or your child's homeroom teacher and keep your child home if your child is sick, has any concerning symptoms, or tests positive for COVID-19. Teachers may provide guidance to parents on any school work that can be completed at home during prolonged absences.
3. Students must have no concerning symptoms regardless of vaccination status and quarantine/isolation time in order to return to school unless a doctor's note is provided.
- Get tested, if possible, at least five days after potential exposure to a person with COVID-19, even if not having symptoms. Free tests are available at the school office.
- If symptoms develop, immediately self-isolate and get tested.
- Wear a well-fitting mask around others indoors for ten days. Masks are available at the school office.
Quarantine protocols for individuals who are exposed to a person who tests positive for COVID-19 within their household or other non-school related close contact is still be required for five days after exposure if the student is not vaccinated.* Students who are vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 90 days should:
- Get tested, if possible, at least five days after potential exposure to a person with COVID-19, even if not having symptoms. Free tests are available at the school office.
- If symptoms develop, immediately self-isolate and get tested.
- Wear a well-fitting mask around others indoors for ten days. Masks are available at the school office.
*Individuals who have ongoing close contact with a person with COVID-19 because they live in the same house must stay home in quarantine for five days after the person with COVID-19 is released from isolation (e.g., day 11).
Absences Due to Sickness or Exposure
1. DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILD(REN) TO COME TO SCHOOL IF THEY HAVE ANY CONCERNING SYMPTOMS, including fever above 100°F, coughing, difficulty breathing, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, diarrhea, or vomiting.
2. Please inform the school office or your child's homeroom teacher and keep your child home if your child is sick, has any concerning symptoms, or tests positive for COVID-19. Teachers may provide guidance to parents on any school work that can be completed at home during prolonged absences.
3. Students must have no concerning symptoms regardless of vaccination status and quarantine/isolation time in order to return to school unless a doctor's note is provided.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: