COVID Rules 2023

Posted Date: 08/25/2023

In keeping with JISD’s practices/policies and guidance from the state of Texas, students who test positive for COVID or have symptoms of COVID will not be allowed on campus or at school related events for 5 days from the start of symptoms (or) if no symptoms are present, from the positive COVID test date. You may return to school after the five days provided you are fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medications and other symptoms have improved. Symptoms include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea.

Students are expected to self-screen each day to ensure no one is entering school facilities, buses/vehicles, or school-related events who: 1) have received a lab-confirmed positive COVID-19 test; or 2) have been diagnosed with any other infectious illness by their doctor; or 3) are exhibiting symptoms of illness that are not normal for them, particularly fever. Parents must ensure a daily screening has taken place for each of their children before they are allowed to attend school, ride school transportation, or attend school-related functions. Students with fever or exhibiting symptoms of illness that are unusual for them should not be at school.

If you have any questions or concerns, please clal the school nurse at 903-665-2461.