BISHOP MANOGUE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
COVID-19 QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS
If someone in my household (myself, spouse, sibling of a student, etc.) is awaiting a COVID-19 test result, can I still send my student to school?
No. If someone who you live with, or who you have had extremely close contact with is still awaiting a test result for COVID-19 or any infectious disease (flu, strep, etc), we ask that your student participates in virtual learning until you receive news of a negative test result or choose to remain off campus 14 days from the test date.
If I don’t receive a specific email or phone call from BMCHS administration indicating that my child shared a class or known close contact with the infected individual, does that mean my child wasn’t exposed?
We can never 100% guarantee that your child was never exposed to an infected individual. However, based on the contact tracing process outlined by the Health District, there are certain parameters that indicate a higher risk of exposure. These include but are not limited to: sharing space less than 6 feet apart without a mask indoors, engaging in close contact without a mask, sharing a space fewer than 3 feet apart with a mask for a duration longer than 15 minutes.
Am I required to notify the school if my child is getting tested?
It is extremely helpful for our team to be aware of any potentially positive cases. That way, we can help mitigate additional exposures so we can keep our school safe and open.
Am I required to notify the school if my child tests positive?
Yes, a positive test must be reported to our school administration.
Why does the sibling of the child exposed have to stay home?
This is a Diocesan requirement. Anyone living in the house with anyone who is a close contact is prohibited from attending one of our schools by Diocesan policy.
