- AVON GROVE CHARTER SCHOOL
- COVID-19
Most Recent COVID-19 Guidance
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The CCHD has communicated that all families should follow the CDC recommendations for isolation and exposure. In summary:
COVID-19 Positive
- Notify the School Nurse and Attendance Office
- Isolate for five days, return on date provided by nurse
- Mask for 6-10 days in public. Mask may be removed while actively eating or drinking only.
COVID-19 Exposure
You do not need to quarantine at home. Follow current CDC guidelines. Mask in public for ten days and monitor for signs of illness. Mask may be removed when actively eating or drinking. Do not come to school sick-stay home and test.
- If you test positive for COVID-19 during the 10-day quarantine, follow COVID-19 Positive guidelines above.
Download a printable chart of this information for your home.
Seasonal Allergies or COVID-19?
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This time of year it's easy to confuse symptoms of seasonal allergies with COVID-19. The list below compares symptoms that may overlap with COVID and seasonal allergies.
Symptom Check: Seasonal Allergies or COVID-19?
- Cough: COVID-19 usually, Allergies sometimes
- Fever: COVID-19 usualy, Allergies never
- Muscle aches: COVID-19 usually, Allergies never
- Tiredness: COVID-19 usually, Allergies sometimes
- Itchy nose, keyes, mouth, or inner ear: COVID-19 never, Allergies usually
- Sneezing: COVID-19 rarely, Allergies usually
- Sore throat: COVID-19 usually, Allergies rarely
- Runny or stuffy nose: COVID-19 usually, Allergies usually
- Pink eye (conjunctivitis): COVID-19 sometimes, Allergies sometimes
- Nausea or vomiting: COVID-19 sometimes, Allergies never
- Diarrhea: COVID-19 sometimes, Allergies never
- New loss of taste or smell: COVID-19 usually (early-often without a runny or stuffy nose,) Allergies sometimes
Also, while COVID-19 can cause shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, seasonal allergies don't usually cause these symptoms unless you have a respiratory condition such as asthma that can be triggered by pollen exposure.
Treatment of seasonal allergies may include over-the-counter or prescription antihistamines, nasal steroid sprays and decongestants, and avoidance of exposure to allergens where possible. Seasonal allergies may last several weeks.
Masking FAQ
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Does my child still have to wear a mask on district/school provided transportation?
No; the Federal bus mask requirement was lifted March 18, 2022.
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Will AGCS be surveying parents and/or students asking them what their stance is on masking?
No - AGCS does not intend on collecting this type of information.
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Will AGCS be separating students in classes based on whether or not they attend school with a mask.
No, AGCS will not separate students based on mask preferences. However, staff may have to navigate individual situations in classrooms. For example, a student may request that they not sit next to or partner with a student who does not have a mask on. Teachers and staff will do their best to accommodate these requests in a private and respectful manner.
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Will AGCS staff be expected to enforce mask-wearing preferences of parents with their child/children during the school day?
No. It is not the responsibility of staff to know and enforce each family's masking preference.
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Will the school be providing additional mitigation measures if my child doesn’t feel comfortable at school?
Yes, however, proactive communication is essential. Families can reach out to the nursing department to discuss reasonable accommodations to ensure that students feel supported and safe at school.