Managing risk as an individual ...

Beaver is a mask-optional campus. You can lower your risk of Covid-19 by wearing a mask, practicing hand hygiene, and keeping up with booster recommendations. Wall hand sanitizers will be available in classrooms, offices, and other spaces around Beaver.

• Important note: Per state regulations, everyone MUST wear a mask when entering health care facilities, which include the Nurse’s Office and the Athletic Trainer’s Office. Because you must wear a mask in certain spaces and you might develop symptoms at any time, everyone should bring a mask to school every day.

Routine screening testing is no longer recommended for schools, and we will not continue our pooled PCR testing. The school nurse will maintain a small supply of rapid antigen testing for individuals with in-school onset of symptoms. We encourage families to maintain a supply of rapid antigen tests at home and test in case of Covid-like symptoms; health insurance covers up to 8 tests per month. (You also have until Friday to order tests from the government. Every household is eligible to order a 3rd round of free at-home tests.)

Managing risk as a community ...

It's important for all of us to stay home when sick—Covid or something else. This will ensure the general health of our community.  

Students who have access to a fully FDA-approved vaccine and all Beaver employees are required to obtain the recommended doses of the primary series. The Beaver Community (students and employees) is 99% fully vaccinated; we will continue to encourage our members to get boosters when eligible and in consultation with their primary care physician. 

• A note about boosters: Moving forward, we will no longer require booster shots for students or employees. We've made this decision based on new and emerging information about COVID-19, the spread of new variants, and the length of efficacy of boosters.

Please make sure you have uploaded your vaccine information to Magnus (more on that below); Requests for medical and religious exemptions from our vaccine requirement are considered individually.

Managing risk as a school ...

We will continue to use high-end filters and ensure that our ventilation system remains efficient.  

In addition, we will keep an eye on local state of infection, and changes in recommendations from the CDC or other health experts.

All forms must be completed in Magnus. Please complete them now. If your child’s physical appointment is upcoming, please email the nurse at tossowski@bcdschool.org, if you have not done so already.

For help with obtaining your username and password or for any other inquiries concerning your Magnus account, please contact the Magnus Help Desk at 877-461-6831 or service@magnushealthportal.com.

MEDICATIONS

Drop-off directions

• New meds can be dropped off in the Health Office by parents/caregivers or the student.
• Medication must be delivered to the school nurse in a pharmacy or manufacturer's labeled container. Medications that are improperly labeled cannot be accepted. 
• If you are dropping off medication, a prescription medication form must be completed in Magnus. 

Self-carry form

• Students can carry their own medication by completing the Self Administration/Self Carry form.