COVID-19

COVID-19 Precautions
As of January 27, 2023

Mask Wearing

Masks remain optional, but strongly recommended, for TMSA students, employees and visitors
Masks will be required if local data exceed high levels of community spread or is mandated by a local jurisdiction

Vaccinations

Vaccinations/boosters for age-eligible students and employees are recommended but not required

Physical (Social) Distancing and Handwashing

To the extent possible, students and staff should keep a physical (social) distance of 3 - 6 feet between themselves and others
Staff and students should wash their hands frequently and cover their mouths/noses when coughing and/or sneezing
Hand sanitizer is available throughout the school

COVID-19 Case Reporting

TMSA students and staff are required to positive COVID-19 test results immediately to Nurse Jackson by completing and submitting the following online form:

TMSA will continue to send notifications to students and/or classes with direct COVID-19 exposure.

Facility Safety

All visitors must obtain a visitors name tag at the front desk
Water bottles from home are encouraged; some water fountains may not be available
Contact-free payment for meals is available using ezschoolpay.com

Enhanced Cleaning

Custodians routinely clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces
Safe and effective cleaners are provided to all teachers and staff to use in their work areas
Water bottles from home are encouraged; some water fountains may not be available
Contact-free payment for meals is available using ezschoolpay.com

Sickness Isolating/Quarantining Protocol

Everyone who is sick is expected to stay home; students who become sick at school will be sent home
Students reporting to the school clinic with an illness will have their temperature checked for fever
Per Centers for Disease Control and Georgia Department of Public Health guidelines, all persons with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis are required to isolate. Nurse Jackson will provide direct isolation guidelines, if applicable
Students and staff who have had direct exposure to COVID-19 while attending school/work activities may be exempt from quarantine if they remain symptom-free and do not test positive for COVID-19. Mask-wearing for 10 days following direct exposure is recommended but not required
If a student or staff member exhibits COVID-19 symptoms, they should not attend school, work, or other school/district-sponsored activities and events

Student and staff safety COVID-19 precautions, protocols and guidelines are subject to change as new data and information warrants.

Current CDC Guidelines are available to view online:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html