COVID-19 Information

• Students arriving on time for the school day are to enter through the Student Plaza/Cafeteria circle. Students being dropped off may exit vehicles in the traffic circle just outside the cafeteria. Students coming in from student parking are to walk to this entrance from the lot.
• Students arriving after the school day has begun are to make arrangements with school Administration and/or Student Services in order to receive a specified procedure for entering the school building.
• All individuals on campus are required to wear a mask. A face shield may be worn in place of a mask with a doctor’s note.
• Social distancing measures will be taken.
• Unscheduled visitors are not permitted on campus at this time.

• Fever (100.4 F or above)
• Sore throat
• New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (for students with chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline)
• Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
• New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever
• Loss of taste or smell
• Chills
• Unexplained fatigue
• Unexplained muscle/body aches
• Tested positive for COVID-19
• Had close contact* to a confirmed COVID-19 case

• The first 24 hours of various antibiotic treatments (i.e. strep throat, pink eye, etc.)
• Undiagnosed, new, and/or untreated rash or skin condition

• At least 10 days since symptoms first appeared and
• At least 24 hours with no fever without fever-reducing medication and
• Symptoms have improved

• At least 10 days since date of test (not necessarily date of results) or onset of symptoms and
• If symptoms arise, at least 24 hours with no fever without fever-reducing medication and
• If symptoms arise, symptoms have improved

Saint Xavier will work with Louisville Health and Wellness to facilitate case investigation and contact tracing to identify individuals who have had close contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19.   A close contact is someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes while the person was considered contagious.

Exception: In the indoor classroom setting, the close contact definition excludes students who were at least >3 feet away from an infected student if both students were engaged in consistent and correct use of masks and other prevention strategies were in place.

Unvaccinated students, teachers, or staff who are identified as close contacts will be instructed to self-quarantine regardless of whether the exposure occurred within or outside of the school setting.  Quarantine may be discontinued when Louisville Health and Wellness determines the individual is safe to be around others or:

• After day 7 if the individual is symptom-free and receives a negative COVID-19 test 5 days or later after the last date of exposure to the case.
• After day 10 without testing if the individual is symptom-free.

Fully-vaccinated persons do not need to quarantine following an exposure to a person diagnosed with COVID-19 if he/she is not experiencing symptoms, but are recommended to be tested 3-5 days after an exposure.

• Temperature and symptoms will be checked outside of the office with brief triage to ensure correct isolation or care area provided for student 
• Will be isolated from triage area if presenting with high-risk COVID symptoms and will need immediate pickup from parent or guardian.
• Must wash hands or use hand gel entering and leaving the office
• Student must wear school-mandated mask or face covering
• 6-foot social distancing of visitors to office
• If congested, line will be outside the Health Office and student will be on designated marking on ground to wait
• No visitors unless medically necessary

• If a student presents to the nurse with ONE COVID-19 symptom, appropriate steps will be taken for the student to be picked up.
• Student will be isolated while a parent/guardian is contacted.
• If a student is being picked up, it is preferred to have the parent or guardian remain in the car and school personnel will escort the student to the vehicle.
• At her clinical discretion, the school nurse may ask that the student be referred to their Primary Care Provider for evaluation and possible testing.

For questions related to clinical policies and procedures as well as to report potential or confirmed exposure to COVID-19, please contact the school nurse, AnnCoury Mulloy at (502) 634-2176.

• The HVAC system is designed to provide the recommended air flow and humidity in all areas of our building. It can be adjusted according to the weather to bring in more outside air.
• A more frequent filter replacement schedule has been implemented for the HVAC system.
• Attention is being paid to increase in ventilation, including opening windows when appropriate to increase outside air flow.
• The new HVAC system in the library has an Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation system that kills 99% of germs.
• Air purifiers that utilize a UV germicidal light and HEPA filter have been installed in each classroom.
• Hand sanitizing stations are in place in each classroom and the cafeteria. Additional stations have been added near entrances and other high-traffic areas.
• The housekeeping team is cleaning the facility in two shifts throughout the day. This will include exposed surfaces, water fountains, door handles, handrails, faucets, etc.
• Nitrile gloves are being used for health services, cleaning, and sanitation.
• Electrostatic Sprayer cleaning systems are being used to disinfect all areas of the building. These systems will increase the intensity and frequency of disinfection/sanitation practices.
• Signs have been posted in highly visible areas to promote health and safety. 

Unfortunately, the campus must remain closed to visitors/guests at this time.  Parents/guardians are asked to communicate via mail, email, telephone, or other electronic communications. If it becomes absolutely necessary to enter the school building, a pre-scheduled appointment is required. Unannounced visits cannot be accommodated. Prospective students/families may contact the Admissions Office at 502.634.2145 regarding personal tours.

All St. X student athletes and coaches have a personal responsibility to practice healthy habits to help slow the spread of #COVID19 and are expected to follow social distancing and hygiene guidelines from the CDC and Governor’s Office:

• Practice social distancing by putting space between yourself and others.
• Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds.
• Clean and then disinfect frequently used surfaces.
• Stay home if you are sick or having symptoms as indicated in the above-listed "When To Stay Home" tab.
• Avoid touching your face.

Fall Workouts - Daily Participation Regulations:

• For the safety of all student athletes and staff, please make plans to provide your own transportation.
• Individuals providing transportation for student athletes will be required to remain in their vehicles or leave campus to return for pick-up. Those waiting on campus should wait in the large parking lot near the front of the Wills Center.  The circle will be blocked to all traffic and parking.
• All football players are to arrive wearing a mask, until they are involved in physical activity. 
• All student athletes are required to bring their own individually marked water bottle/jug.  A refill station operated by the Saint Xavier Sports Medicine Department will be provided.
• Restrooms are available and will be cleaned and sanitized for use each day.
• Student athletes and/or staff experiencing symptoms as listed in the above-listed "When to Stay Home" tab will not be permitted to remain on campus and will be asked to follow the protocol under the above-listed "When to Return to School" tab.
  • ​In addition to the guidelines for returning to school following a positive COVID test, student athletes must provide a note from an attending physician AND the Department of Health indicating a return to campus and athletic participation.
  • Documentation must be provided to the Athletic Trainers.

Additional KHSAA information and resources for parents, student athletes, and coaches can be found at the following link: https://khsaa.org/special-programs/covid-19-information/

Return to Play Form

•  For questions related to St. X clinical policies and procedures as well as to report potential or confirmed exposure to COVID-19 for a St. X student, please contact the school nurse, AnnCoury Mulloy at (502) 634-2176.
• https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-covid-19-resource-center#resources
• https://govstatus.egov.com/kycovid19
• KY Department for Public Health's COVID-19 hotline: (800) 722-5725
• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
• Click to view PDF: Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness: Release from COVID-19 Home Isolation Mild to Moderate Illness
• Additional KHSAA information and resources for parents, student athletes, and coaches can be found at the following link: https://khsaa.org/special-programs/covid-19-information/