At Fulton Science Academy, we are committed to providing a safe and quality learning environment to all of our students in alignment with our mission and vision.
In this document, we outline our current planning for the 2021-2022 school year.
It is our pleasure to inform you that as announced earlier, we are returning to on-campus learning for all of our students while virtually accommodating our small number of students who qualify with critical and documented medical needs. As it stands, we have a few students with critical medical needs who qualify for virtual learning, and we expect to have them back to campus learning soon as well.
Included in this Page:
1. COVID-19 Tracker
2. Facility Cleaning and Disinfecting Procedures
3. Operational Procedures
4. Clinic Procedures for COVID 19
5. Attendance
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 1 case in 7th grade. 4 exposed students.
Friday, August 13, 2021 - 1 case in 3rd grade. 4 exposed students.
Saturday, August 14, 2021 - 1 case in 7th grade, 29 exposed students and one exposed teacher
Saturday, August 21, 2021 - 1 case in 4th grade, 8 exposed students and one exposed teacher
Saturday, August 21, 2021 - 1 case in 6th grade 27 exposed students
Monday, August 23, 2021 - 1 case in 6th grade, 26 exposed students
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - 1 case faculty no exposed students
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 - 1 case in 5th grade 12 exposed students
Thursday, August 26, 2021 - 1 case 1st grade, 11 students exposed
Saturday, August 28, 2021 - 1 case 6th grade, 19 students and 1 teacher exposed
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 - 1 case 6th grade, 1 students exposed
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 - 1 case faculty, no students exposed
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 1 case 3rd grade, no students exposed
Thursday, September 9, 2021, 1 case 5th grade, no students exposed
Friday, September 10, 2021 - 1 case 7th grade, no students exposed
Saturday, September 18, 2021 - 1 case 5th grade, 22 students exposed
Monday, November 15, 2021 - 1 case in 2nd grade, 6 students exposed
Thursday, November 18, 2021 - 1 case in 4th grade, 13 students exposed
Sunday, December 5, 2021 - 1 case in 7th grade, 29 students and 1 faculty exposed
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 - 1 case in 8th grade, 1 students exposed
Saturday, December 18, 2021 - 1 case in Kindergarten, 9 students and 1 faculty exposed
Saturday, December 18, 2021 - 1 case in Faculty, 18 students and 2 faculty exposed
Monday December 20 - 1 case in Kindergarten, 8 students exposed
Tuesday December 21 - 1 case in 7th grade, 20 students exposed
Tuesday December 21 - 1 case in 5th grade, 5 students and 1 faculty exposed
Wednesday December 22 - 1 case in 1st grade, 3 students exposed
Wednesday December 22 - 3 case in 2nd grade, 19 students exposed
Wednesday December 22 - 1 case in 4th grade, 11 students exposed
Thursday December 23 - 1 case in 8th grade, 42 students exposed
Friday December 24 - 1 case in 6th grade, 23 students exposed
Friday December 24 - 2 case in 8th grade, 55 students exposed
Friday December 24 - 1 case in 2nd grade, 11 students exposed
Friday December 24 - 2 case in 6th grade, 40 students exposed
Friday December 24 - 1 case in faculty, no students exposed
Saturday December 25 - 2 case in 8th grade
Saturday, December 25- 1 case in 5th grade, 7 students exposed
Sunday, December 26th- 1 case in faculty, no students exposed
Sunday, December 26th- 2 cases in 7th grade, 20 students exposed
Monday, December 27th- 1 case in 6th grade, no students exposed
Monday, December 27th- 1 case in 8th grade
Tuesday, December 28th- 1 case in 8th grade
Tuesday, December 28th- 1 case in 1st grade, no students exposed
Saturday, January 1st- 1 case in 11th grade
Tuesday, January 3rd- 1 case in faculty
Wednesday, January 5th- 1 case 9th grade, one student and one faculty exposed
Second Semester
Tuesday, January 18th- 1 case parent coach, 5 students and 1 teacher exposed
Tuesday, January 18th- 1 case 7th grade, no students exposed
Wednesday, January 19th- 1 case 9th grade, 1 student exposed
Wednesday, January 19th- 1 case 10th grade, 20 students exposed
Thursday, January 20th- 1 case faculty, 2 teachers exposed
Thursday, January 20th- 1 case 3rd grade, 7 students exposed
Thursday January 20th- 1 case 8th grade, no students exposed
Thursday, January 20th- 1 case PreK, 11 students and one teacher exposed
Thursday, January 20th- 1 case 5th grade, 17students exposed
Thursday January 20th- 1 case 6th grade, no students exposed
Friday, January 21st- 1 case 10th grade, 10 students exposed
Saturday, January 22nd- 1 case 7th grade, no students exposed
Saturday, January 22nd- 1 case Pre-K, 9 students and one teacher exposed
Saturday, January 22nd- 1 case 5th grade, 14 students exposed
Sunday, January 23rd- 1 case 4th grade, 12 students exposed
Monday January 24th- 1 case 4th grade, 1 student exposed
Monday January 24th- 1 case 8th grade, 32 students exposed
Monday January 24th- 1 case PreK, 3 students and 1 faculty exposed
Monday January 24th- 1 case 5th grade, 14 students exposed
Tuesday January 25th- 1 case 8th grade 19 students exposed
Tuesday January 25th- 1 case 7th grade, 31 students exposed
Tuesday January 25th- 1 case 5th grade, 12 students exposed
Wednesday January 26th- 3 case 7th grade, 73 students exposed
Wednesday January 26th- 2 case 10th grade, 15 students exposed
Wednesday January 26th- 1 case 11th grade, 15 students exposed
Wednesday January 26th- 1 case 2nd grade, 8 students exposed
Wednesday January 26th- 1 case 3rd grade, 12 students and 1 faculty exposed
Wednesday January 26th- 2 case Pre K, 9 students and 1 faculty exposed
Thursday January 27th- 1 case faculty, 1 student exposed
Friday, January 28th- 1 case 11th grade, 23 students exposed
Sunday, January 30th - 1 case 7th grade, 27 students exposed
Sunday, January 30th - 1 case 6th grade, 32 students exposed
Sunday, January 30th - 1 case 3rd grade, 8 exposed students
Monday, January 31st- 1 case 11th grade, 11 students exposed
Tuesday, February 1st- 1 case 5th grade, 21 students exposed
Wednesday, February 2nd- 2 cases 7th grade 58 students exposed
Wednesday, February 2nd- 1 case faculty- 1 faculty and 2 students exposed
Wednesday, February 2nd- 1 case 6th grade- 30 students exposed
Thursday, February 3rd- 1 case faculty- 11 students exposed
Thursday, February 3rd, 1 case 9th grade, 24 students exposed
Sunday, February 6th, 1 case 4th grade, 17 students exposed
Sunday February 6th, 2 cases 7th grade, 41 students and one faculty exposed
Sunday February 6th, 1 case 12th grade, 2 students exposed
Monday February 7th, 1 case 6th grade, no students exposed
Monday February 7th, 1 case 8th grade, 19 students exposed
Wednesday, February 9th, 1 case faculty
Wednesday, February 9th, 1 case 6th grade, 30 students exposed
Thursday, February 10th, 1 case faculty, 6 faculty exposed
Sunday, February 13th, 1 case 6th grade, 30 students exposed
Monday, February 14th, 1 case 7th grade, 33 students exposed
Monday, February 14th, 1 case 4th grade, 11 students exposed
Monday, February 14th, 1 case 11th grade, 19 students exposed
Thursday, February 17th, 1 case 5th grade, 18 students exposed
Thursday, February 17th, 1 case 6th grade, 29 students exposed
Wednesday, February 22nd, 1 case 6th grade, no students exposed
Thursday, February 24th, 1 case 4th grade, 13 students exposed
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2 cases faculty, 2 faculty exposed
Wednesday, March 2nd, 1 case 12th grade, 17 students exposed
Wednesday, March 23rd, 1 case faculty, 15 students, 3 faculty exposed
Saturday, March 26th, 1 case 5th grade, 20 students exposed
Sunday, March 27th, 1 case 2nd grade, 7 students exposed
Sunday, March 27th, 1 case 11th grade, 17 students exposed
Spring Break- 4 cases reported, no exposures
Tuesday, April 12th, 1 case 1st grade, 10 students exposed
Wednesday, April 13th, 1 case Pre K, 7 students exposed
Thursday, April 14th, 1 case 2nd grade, 10 students exposed
Thursday, April 14th, 1 case 5th grade, 16 students exposed
Thursday, April 14th, 1 case 3rd grade, 6 students exposed
Tuesday, April 26th, 1 case 6th grade, 15 students and 2 faculty exposed
Wednesday, April 27th, 1 case 5th grade, 14 students and 1 faculty exposed
Wednesday, April 27th, 1 case 7th grade, 29 students exposed
Wednesday, April 27th, 1 case 8th grade, 17 students exposed
Thursday, April 28th, 1 case 8th grade, 20 students exposed
Sunday, May 1st, 1 case 5th grade, 15 students exposed
Wednesday, May 4th, 1 case faculty, 2 student and 3 faculty exposed
Wednesday, May 5th, 1 case 5th grade, 21 students exposed
Sunday, May 8th, 2 cases 5th grade, 13 students and 1 faculty exposed
Wednesday, May 11th, 2 case faculty, 3 students and 5 faculty exposed
Wednesday, May 11th, 1 case 2nd grade, 10 students exposed
Wednesday, May 11th, 2 cases 6th grade, 55 student exposed
Wednesday, May 11th, 1 case 4th grade, 17 students exposed
Wednesday, May 11th, 1 case 5th grade, no exposures
Friday, May 13th, 1 case 2nd grade, no exposures
Sunday, May 16th, 1 case 6th grade, 17 students exposed
Monday, May 17th, 1 case faculty, 2 students and 3 faculty exposed
Wednesday, May 18th, 1 case faculty, 9 students and 2 faculty exposed
Thursday, May 19th, 1 case Pre K, 12 students and 4 faculty exposed
Thursday, May 19th, 1 case 5th grade, 20 students exposed
For any non-vaccinated exposed person, quarantine protocols will be followed.
Frequent and regular cleaning and disinfecting will remain a vital part of our operations. FSA has a contract with a third-party cleaning company to clean and disinfect our campus every night in detail using EPA-approved products that are effective for Covid-19. That service will continue with further attention to the cleaning and disinfecting of frequently touched surfaces by students such as doorknobs, student desks, and chairs.
Touchless hand sanitizers with 60% alcohol rate will be available in areas which are used by middle and high school students for its effectiveness with Covid-19. Elementary students are discouraged to use these hand sanitizers as it may not be healthy for their skin. Instead, elementary school students are encouraged to use soap and water. Accordingly, air dryers in restrooms are replaced with more powerful models to allow students to easily dry their hands after using soap and water.
In addition, we are reducing areas requiring frequent touch. All water fountains are touchless only. Therefore, students are encouraged to bring their own water bottle to refill throughout the day. Also, vending machines will not be in use. Instead, students are encouraged to bring their own snacks each day (please adhere to the school’s NO NUT policy).
As of February 28, 2022, masking will be optional for all students and staff. FSA will continue to monitor CDC updates and the community levels of COVID-19 in our county do determine any adjustments in mask use. FSA highly encourages all exposed students/staff to mask for 5-10 days after exposure.
To ensure safe travel in the building, traffic flow patterns will be visible and students will be instructed to adhere to these guidelines. Additionally, safe space guidelines will be expected at all times (water fountains, front desk, etc.). Students will also be expected to maintain safe space in the restrooms; therefore, only a few students will be permitted at any given time. Frequent planned breaks will be scheduled into the day and students rotated.
Students in Elementary and Middle grades will be served lunch in the cafeteria utilizing safe spacing and routine disinfecting between rotations. High School students will have lunch in the HS Hangout area while also utilizing safe spacing and area disinfection.
For recess, ES and MS students will have opportunities to play outside in open air areas, and safe space distancing will be encouraged. In accordance with CDC guidelines, masks will not be required while outside in the recess areas or during physical education classes.
To continue to limit the number of visitors on campus, we encourage virtual parent meetings. However, we will also accommodate requests for in-person meetings when necessary.
CLINIC PROCEDURES FOR COVID-19 (Revised March 31st, 2022)
Health Screenings and Symptom Assessment (SchoolPASS)
All students/faculty must complete a self-wellness check at home (including temperature) prior to coming to school. Each student/faculty member must submit their wellness screen in SchoolPASS each day prior to arriving on campus. If your wellness screen is flagged OR if you are unsure if you should come to school based on your symptoms, please stay home and email our nurse- Aybree Pugliese apugliese@fultonscienceacademy.org
Please use the self-assessment website below provided by CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
Individuals with COVID-19 may have any of the following symptoms, which may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus:
According to the CDC, this list of symptoms does not include all possible symptoms. Please contact your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you
Procedures for Anyone Experiencing Symptoms of COVID-19
Anyone who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should isolate at home, contact their doctor for medical guidance, and inform the school nurse immediately.
If a test is deemed necessary by the physician OR school nurse
If a test is deemed unnecessary by the physician
Procedures for Students Absent Due to Illness
Students who are sick should be kept home from school should follow the below guidance and communicate with the nurse to determine if COVID-19 testing is necessary.
Please monitor the symptoms at home. If the symptoms do not resolve OR if fever/frequent cough/bad headache/lethargy/persistent vomiting or diarrhea or any other worsening symptoms develop, please see a doctor and use the criteria below as a guide of when to return to school.
In order to safely return to school after illness we will need the following:
Please be sure the school nurse clears your child before they return to campus.
Procedures for Anyone Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms at School
Procedures for Students Testing Positive for COVID-19
Any student who tests positive for COVID-19 should isolate at home, inform the school nurse immediately, and follow the CDC guidelines below.
The COVID-19 positive student may return to campus and end isolation once the following are met:
CDC Additional Isolation Guidelines include:
Procedures for Students in Direct Contact with Someone who is Positive for COVID-19
All students should immediately contact the school nurse Aybree Pugliese apugliese@fultonscienceacademy.org for guidance if directly exposed to someone with COVID-19.
CDC currently defines “close/direct contact” as “someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to test specimen collection) until the time the patient is isolated.
Any student who lives with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19
Any student who is symptomatic after exposure to COVID-19
Anyone who develops symptoms of COVID-19
Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19
In-School Exposures
REMINDER: STUDENT/FACULTY MEMBERS IN QUARANTINE OR ISOLATION MAY NOT VISIT CAMPUS OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS UNTIL THEIR QUARANTINE/ISOLATION HAS ENDED.
On-Campus Periodic Screening Process
In addition to required self- screenings and SchoolPASS wellness checks, periodic health screenings of students, visitors, and employees may be conducted.
In order to safely return to school after illness we will need the following:
Protecting Yourself and Others
To maintain a safe environment for everyone on campus, the school is implementing basic infection prevention measures for everyone to follow. These include, but are not limited to, the promotion of handwashing and respiratory etiquette, use of social distancing and mandatory face coverings.
Handwashing. Frequent handwashing is critical in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. The school will provide and maintain touchless soap and/or sanitizer stations. Hand sanitizer dispensers (that use sanitizers of greater than 60 percent alcohol) will be at entrances and other locations throughout the school. All students and school employees are instructed to frequently wash their hands throughout the day for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, but especially at the beginning and end of their work day, before and after mealtimes, and after using the restroom. The use of soap and water is the best option, especially if hands are visibly dirty. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Respiratory etiquette. Employees, parents, students, and visitors should cover their mouth and nose with their sleeve or a tissue when coughing or sneezing and to avoid touching their face, in particular their mouth, nose, and eyes, with their hands. They should dispose of tissues in provided trash receptacles and immediately hand sanitizer, and or wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Respiratory etiquette signage will be displayed throughout the school.
Social distancing. Following the CDC guidelines, 3 ft. social distancing requirements will be communicated with school community members based on the current phase of the Federal School Opening Guidelines at the time of school opening in August.
Face coverings. Due to the low community level of COVID-19 and new CDC guidelines announced on February 25, 2022, FSA has transitioned to optional masking for all students and staff beginning February 28, 2022. FSA will continue to monitor the CDC website/ community levels of COVID-19 in our county to assess the need for any adjustments regarding mask use.
Please refer to the student-parent handbook on the school website for our attendance policy and procedures. Since we returned to on-campus learning, there will no longer be an online option available for absent students.