COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS

We are in this together!

We are going through a challenging time as we navigate the impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. COVID-19 is likely to be with us for a long time, and that is why we must prepare a little differently. Kids are actually adjusting to this, just as we all are.. Being flexible, adapting to change, and focusing on the positive are all important life skills to have, and COVID-19 is a great teaching moment for developing those skills.

What to Do:

Everyone can do their part to help us respond to this emerging public health threat:

CDC guidelines for protecting yourself and others: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html
Steps to help prevent the spread if you are sick: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/sick-with-2019-nCoV-fact-sheet.pdf
Stop the spread of germs: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/stop-the-spread-of-germs.pdf

Ways to cope with COVID-19:

How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus

Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks: https://ils.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/var/www/html/2020/03/SAMHSA-brochure.pdf

Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: https://ils.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/var/www/html/2020/03/SAMHSA-brochure-2.pdf

10 Ways to Respond to Fear and Scapegoating During the Coronavirus Epidemic: https://ils.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/var/www/html/2020/03/SI-coronavirus-tipsheet.pdf

River City Science Academy’s Response

We are a public charter school in Duval County and will be following all health updates and changes from Florida Department of Health with Duval County Public Schools. As of now, we have both brick and mortar and school based distance education program through end of the school year. Parents may switch between programs in each quarter. Please make sure you receive updates from communication portals otherwise reach your homeroom teacher to make changes updates of your email or phone number. .You may ask questions at 904-855-8010. ext.3.

All individuals in school campus who show Covid19 symptoms will be isolated until receiving a negative test result. Here are list of Covid19 symptoms.

Fever (100.4°F or greater) or Chills. You may be fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication
Sore throat
Abdominal Pain
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
New Loss of taste or smell
New cough
New onset of severe headache

Local Information:

Duval Schools Coronavirus Dashboard: https://c19sitdash.azurewebsites.net

City of Jacksonville Information: https://www.coj.net/departments/fire-and-rescue/emergency-preparedness/preparedenss/covid-19-information

Florida Department of Education Response: http://www.fldoe.org/em-response

Florida Department of Health: http://www.fldoe.org/em-response