COVID-19
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COVID-19 PANDEMICSCHOOL GUIDELINES RELATED TO
CURRENTLY OBSERVED POLICIES
(LAST UPDATED August 8, 2022)
Usage of MasksAs of April 12, 2022, masks are optional for all students, staff, and visitors on our campus. If anyone is feeling sick, we kindly ask that masks be worn as a precaution.
Exposure/Quarantine Requirements
Please see the following documentation regarding exposure, close contact, and testing positive for Covid-19. Depending on vaccination status and symptoms, students/teachers/visitors may be allowed back to school at different times. Our Covid coordinator is Mrs. Echavarria. Please email her with any questions or positive test results.
Texas Health Department- School Guidelines"May I Enter the School?" - Visual Screener
On Campus Requirements (updated July 2022)
Travel RecommendationsWe continue to follow the CDC’s travel recommendations, which have recently changed:
- DOMESTIC TRAVEL (within the United States):
No quarantine period is required upon return from travel, regardless of vaccination status.- INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL:
Upon return from travel, those who are not current with their vaccines, should stay home and self-quarantine for a full 5 days after travel.
ALL Travelers (Regardless of Vaccination Status) should get tested for current infection with a COVID-19 viral test 3-5 days after arrival and self-monitor for symptoms.- 1st Day of School (August 16, 2022) requirement:
Anyone traveling outside of the US should return to the states by August 10th in order to quarantine for the full 5 days and be able to attend the first day of school.
Additional Travel InformationDOMESTIC travel guidelines: click here for CDC website
INTERNATIONAL travel guidelines: click here for CDC website
Testing Information
- Christus St. Mary's Clinic provides FREE testing for our school community.
Location: 2002 Wayside Drive, Bldg. B
Houston TX 77023
713 803-1840
“Walk In” are welcome – Monday – Friday 8am – 3:00pm
St. Mary's Clinic
Screener PDF
- i24 Test Covid PCR Testing site: https://i24test.com/ (this is just one of many options)
Out of pocket cost for Insured or Uninsured Programs:
1 Hour COVID PCR Test: $100
5 Hour COVID PCR Test: $50
10-Hour COVID PCR Test: $0Self-Pay Price List:
1 Hour COVID PCR Test: $200
5 Hour COVID PCR Test: $150
10 Hour COVID PCR Test: $100