COVID-19 Information
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO FAMILIES REGARDING COVID-19 REPORTING
In an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our staff and student body we are asking all parents/guardians of students and all employees to notify the school or our designated Point of Contact immediately if a student or staff member:
- Student or staff member has tested positive for COVID-19
- Student or staff member has been identified as a Close Contact to a positive case of COVID-19 and is required to quarantine and/or recommended to be tested for COVID-19
- Any student or employee who is being tested for COVID-19 due to symptoms or exposure. They should remain in quarantine pending results of their COVID-19 test.
- If you have tested positive for COVID-19 and are in isolation, are a Probable Close Contact and are in quarantine, or have any symptoms, please do not enter a school building.
- If you are in quarantine due to exposure please ensure you are following all recommended CDC protocols before entering a school building.
- Masks are strongly recommended on all LISA Academy Campuses.
UPDATED ISOLATION/QUARANTINE GUIDANCE BASED ON ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH / CDC - AUGUST 11, 2022
ISOLATION
Isolation is for those who have been diagnosed with (tested positive for) COVID-19. The below protocols are for those with mild illness.
- If you test positive and are symptomatic:
- Stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others (Day 0- Day 5)
- You may end isolation after day 5 if: you are fever-free for 24 hours (without fever-reducing medication) and your symptoms are improving
- After you have ended isolation (Day 6-10): Continue to wear your mask through day 10 OR you can utilize antigen testing*.
*You must have 2 negative tests taken at least 48 hours apart. If you continue to test positive, continue wearing your mask and wait 48 hours before testing again. - If you test positive and did not have symptoms:
- Stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others (Day 0- Day 5)
- You may end your isolation after day 5
- After you have ended isolation (Day 6-10) : Continue to wear your mask through day 10 OR you can utilize antigen testing*
*You must have 2 negative tests taken at least 48 hours apart. If you continue to test positive, continue wearing your mask and wait 48 hours before testing again.
QUARANTINE
Quarantine is for those who have been exposed to a positive COVID-19 case regardless of vaccination status.
- Start taking precautions immediately (Day 0- 5)
- Wear a high quality mask when you are around others or in public
- Monitor for symptoms
- Get tested: Day 6
- If you test positive: Isolate immediately and refer to the protocols above for positive cases
- If you test negative: Continue wearing a mask and taking precautions (as a reminder negative tests due not rule out infection and should not be used as a sole basis for treatment)
Additional information is available at the following links:
CDC Isolation Protocols
CDC Quarantine Protocols
CDC Operational Guidance for Schools
AAA Return to Play Protocol
LISA ACADEMY SCHOOL DISTRICT MASKING RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Arkansas Department of Health and CDC continue to recommend mitigation protocols based on Community Transmission levels. This rate is based on cases per 100,000, new hospital admissions, and % of inpatient beds in use by COVID-19 patients Due to our Community Level being in the HIGH category, our Board of Directors has voted to strongly recommend that all staff, students, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, use a mask while on LISA Academy campuses.
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS:
All eligible students and staff are encouraged to receive the COVID-19 vaccinations and/or booster (more information from the Arkansas Department of Health and CDC linked below). Flu and COVID-19 immunization clinic information will be coming over the next few months. Please pay special attention to the campus newsletters, social media pages, and School Status updates for additional information on offerings and guidances.
Arkansas Department of Health COVID VACCINE FAQ → Here
Stay up to date with COVID-19 Vaccines including Boosters → Here
Helpful Links → Here
We appreciate your cooperation. Together we can keep our LISA Academy staff, students, and families safe and ready to learn.