Covid19 Safety for the 2022-2023 school year
Masking
PVD Prep monitors the spread of Covid19 in the Providence community by using the Center for Disease Control’s “Community Level” tool. When Providence County enters a HIGH community level we will require all students, staff and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, to wear masks when inside the school building. All individuals will ensure that masks fit properly (snugly around the nose and chin with no large gaps around the sides of the face). Extra masks are always available throughout the school building. We welcome students and staff who may wish to wear a mask at other times to feel comfortable doing so.
Screening for symptoms
PVD Prep asks caregivers to monitor their children for the following symptoms: cough, shortness of breath, new loss of taste or smells, fever/chills, muscle/body aches, headaches, sore throat, fatigue, congestion or runny nose, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
Cleaning, Ventilation & Distancing
PVD Prep does not have a central HVAC system. PVD Prep will open windows and make use of window fans as often as possible. PVD Prep will also use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in each physical space inside the school building. PVD Prep will ensure that our transportation vendor opens windows in transportation vehicles as long as weather permits.
As a general rule:
Unvaccinated staff will social distance by six feet; vaccinated staff will social distance by three feet and may eat together
Students will maintain three feet of distance whenever possible,
Desks will face in the same direction whenever possible, and
Activities with increased exhalation (band, recess) will take place outside when possible.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, PVD Prep will ensure that all high touch surfaces (desks/tables/chairs) are cleaned daily. If someone in our school community is sick or becomes infected with COVID-19, PVD Prep will ensure that all high touch surfaces are both cleaned and disinfected.
Vaccination
We encourage all eligible individuals to seek vaccination against Covid19. All employees, contractors and adult volunteers at PVD Prep shall be required to disclose whether or not they are vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination status will inform the school’s handling of symptomatic cases, as described below.