August 11, 2020
By: Dwayne Page
Barring another delay, DeKalb County Schools plan to re-open on Monday, August 17.
The Director of Schools and Board of Education have issued some reminders for employees, parents, and students.
PARENTS:
Each day before leaving your home you should check your child’s temperature and ask the following questions:
*Have you been in close contact with a person with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19?
*Have you had an unusual cough or shortness of breath?
*Have you had a sore throat or other flu like symptoms?
*Have you had a new loss of taste or smell?
*Have you had vomiting or diarrhea in the last 24 hours?
If your child can answer yes to any of these above questions or has a fever, please do not send your child to school that day.
Employees should also answer the above questions.
COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS:
10 DAY SICK WINDOW:
Anyone testing positive for COVID-19 must isolate themselves at home for 10 days from the onset of their symptoms or 10 days from the date their test was done if they never developed symptoms, Fever must be gone and they must be feeling better for at least 24 hours.
14 DAY QUARANTINE:
Anyone who has been within 6 feet of someone who has COVID-19 for 10 minutes or more must quarantine themselves at home for 14 days from the last time they were with that person. These time periods do not change with a doctor’s note or with a negative test.
Do not return to school if you live in a household with someone who is awaiting test results
MASKS:
Effective August 17, 2020, all students, staff and visitors to DeKalb County Schools are required to wear a face covering when entering the building. These are required in all common areas. If you chose for your child not to wear a mask or face covering you need to contact your child’s school to sign your child up for remote learning.