COVID-19 | The Emery/Weiner School

Update: August 15, 2022

CDC’s Covid guidelines:

The CDC is encouraging people to take whatever additional precautions are needed over the next 5 days, including wearing a mask and distancing.

If a student or staff member tests positive for a contagious respiratory illness, please notify our school nurses Connie Hurd churd@emeryweiner.org and Lindsay Colvin lcolvin@emeryweiner.org.
Please notify the school nurses with any health concerns, including when your child is out sick for multiple days.

Frequently Asked Questions

List of 9 frequently asked questions.

If I test positive for COVID, do I have to provide negative test results before returning to campus?

No.
Do I have to quarantine if I am exposed to a positive case of COVID?

No. You should monitor yourself for symptoms and get tested if any develop. We expect you to test if you have symptoms.
Do I have to wear a mask if I am exposed to a positive case of COVID?

Masks will remain optional on campus unless you are returning from isolation. However, per CDC recommendations, you should begin wearing a mask immediately if you are exposed to a positive case of COVID and test after five days, regardless of symptoms. (Close contact is defined as unmasked within six feet for 15 minutes.) Continue taking precautions through day 10.
Will there be a virtual/remote learning option if I test positive?

No. Students will still be able (and expected) to get assignments from Blackbaud and communicate directly with their teachers, if/when necessary.
Will EWS conduct contact tracing?

No. We are relying on you to notify anyone with whom you've had close contact within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.
Will EWS require testing or mask-wearing before school trips?

No, unless the venues we visit require them.
When will I be able to participate in sports after testing positive for COVID?

Assuming the student athlete feels well enough and is not experiencing shortness of breath, the student will be able to participate in sports when they return. Masks will be required for indoor sports for up to 10 days from the onset of symptoms.
Do student athletes need a doctor's note to return to play?

No. However, if any student reports symptoms such as shortness of breath or chest pain during play, our coaches will refer that student athlete to a doctor.
Do campus visitors or sports spectators, student actors or audience members need to wear masks?

No. However, masks are strongly recommended for those in high-risk categories and with compromised immune systems.