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COVID-19 Guidelines 2021-2022
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Updated Jan. 30, 2022
- Argyle ISD Parents and Students must continue to pre-screen and self-monitor for all possible COVID-19 symptoms.
- Virtual learning will NOT be offered. If a student is absent due to lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases or experiencing multiple symptoms, assignments can be accessed via Google classroom. The absence will be counted.
- Masks and face coverings are optional for all students and staff.
- District and campus events will not have restricted capacity or seating guidelines.
- Parents can decide to quarantine their well student if there is a confirmed COVID-19 case in their household.
- If a parent chooses to quarantine their well-child due to direct exposure, it will be for 5 days. Day of the test is Day Zero + 5 days. They may return the following day after the 5th quarantine day. A copy of the confirmed test from the positive household member must be submitted to the campus nurse.
- Student/Staff lab-confirmed positive COVID-19 case will be quarantined for 5 days. Day of the test is Day Zero + 5 days. They may return the following day after the 5th quarantine day. Documentation of the confirmed test will need to be provided to the campus nurse.
- Confirmed Positive to return must be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever suppressing medications ie: Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Dayquil, Nyquil, Cold Medicine etc. Other symptoms must be improved. A fever is 100 F and higher.
- A doctor’s clearance for UIL is no longer required. Click here to view the UIL's COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Guidelines.
- The COVID-19 self-tests that are performed at home must be registered. A copy of the test result must be submitted to your campus nurse with name, date of test and date of birth.
- Students with multiple symptoms will be sent home on COVID-19 protocol. Students may return to school if they have seen a medical professional with documented clearance, a negative COVID-19 test or may choose to quarantine for 5 days. Documentation must be provided to the campus nurse.
- Cleaning supplies for desks, chairs and countertops will be made available to educators.
- Argyle ISD will continue to monitor the latest information from the Texas Education Agency, Denton County Public Health and make informed adjustments to guidelines as needed.
- If your student has been vaccinated, please provide a copy of your record to your student’s campus nurse.
- Parents will be notified by email of positive cases at their campus.
- No student or staff can return to campus if you have pending COVID-19 test results. If you have a rapid or PCCR test, confirmation of both labs will be needed to return to campus.