Current Travel Policy

This policy is subject to change at any time.

Updated: 4/6/22

Families should call the SJS Nurse – Mrs. Vignati (860.643.5088, option 3) and provide any dates of absence PRIOR to travel.  Please also inform your child’s homeroom teacher of the dates of absence for travel too.

For international travel (outside of the US and any US territories), please review the travel policy listed below and call Mrs. Vignati to discuss your travel plan and school  protocol.

Short term domestic trips only do not need notification to the school unless there is an absence occurring.

*Please note:  NO remote learning will be provided during travel or a quarantine period that is due to travel.

DOMESTIC TRAVEL (Updated 11/16/21)
If traveling outside of Connecticut, but still within the United States/ US territories,  students no longer need to quarantine or provide a negative Covid test prior to returning to school. As always, please continue to monitor your child for any signs of illness and/or Covid like symptoms.  Do not send them to school if they are feeling ill and always contact your Primary Care Provider if no improvement for further advice.

 

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL (Updated 4/6/22)
All travelers are required to meet the international travel requirements per the CDC guidelines.

After you return home, students and staff must meet the following criteria prior to returning to school:

Unvaccinated (or partially vaccinated) Individuals
*Get tested with a Rapid or PCR test 3-5 days after travel AND stay home and self-quarantine for a full 5 days after travel (even if your test results at day 3-5 were negative).

A negative test result must be provided via email (jvignati@mpspride.org) or faxed to the school nurse before returning. If your test result is positive, immediately isolate yourself to protect others from getting infected and immediately contact  the school and also your primary care provider.

Self-monitor for any illness and/or Covid-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if symptoms of illness develop.

Fully Vaccinated Individuals (Students and Staff)
Staff and students who are fully vaccinated AND also not showing any signs of illness and/or Covid-like symptoms do NOT need to quarantine before returning to school, but should closely self-monitor for any illness and/or Covid-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if symptoms of illness develop.  A copy of your child’s vaccine card must be on file with the nurse.

* Although a quarantine is not required for fully-vaccinated individuals, a Rapid or PCR must still be obtained 3-5 days after travel.  Please provide test results to the school nurse.

*If your test result is positive, immediately  isolate yourself to protect others from getting infected and immediately contact the school and also your primary care provider.