Dear ERATS Parents, Guardians, and Students,
We would like to welcome our students back into a clean and sanitized environment. Please take a few minutes to read our Return to School Plan and what our expectations are if your household is exposed to Covid-19.
Return to School Plan:
- Our school board is STRONGLY RECOMMENDING that ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF wear masks indoors.
- Masks are still REQUIRED on all school buses and vans by federal mandate.
- If ERATS has to switch to distance learning again, masks will then be mandated for all students, staff, and visitors.
- Everyone should be using hand sanitizer and washing your hands as often as possible.
What happens if you are exposed or get sick with COVID?
Situation A:
If you are exposed and need to quarantine, but you are still feeling well and can attend classes online:
- Parents/Guardians must call into the school (744-7965) and let Sarah know so she can inform teachers that you have been exposed and will be working from home.
- Students will be EXPECTED to Zoom into their classes for attendance (this is taken every period) and participate via Zoom/Google classroom during their classes.
- Students are responsible for accessing all their assignments and keeping in contact with teachers regarding missing work.
- We encourage you to get tested, and you should not return to school until you have a negative test result.
- If you do not wish to get tested, you must quarantine for 10 days and are expected to return after that period is over.
Situation B:
If you are exposed and are NOT feeling well during quarantine and CANNOT perform your duties from home:
- Parents/Guardians must call into the school (744-7965) and let Sarah know that you have been exposed and are NOT feeling well.
- Students will be responsible for contacting their teacher to receive their missing assignments once they are feeling better.
- Rest and get better.
- We encourage you to get tested and you should not return to school until you have a negative test result or have quarantined for 14-days following your positive test result.
- If you do not wish to get tested you must quarantine for 10 days following the exposure.
- Please do not return to school if you still have a fever without taking medication for 24 hours.
Our school nurse, Jessica Rintala, will be offering FREE Covid tests every Monday from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to seeing our students back in class!
