COVID-19 Information

Policies and Procedures

The purpose of these policies and procedures is to outline Saint Xavier High School's return-to-school guidelines and re-opening of campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. These guidelines have been carefully considered to address and promote the safety, health, and welfare of our community. They apply to all students, faculty and staff on St. X's campus and are subject to change in accordance with circumstances and public health orders. 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.

St X COVID-19 Reporting (9/25/20 @ 3:00pm):

Cases Currently Active = 2

How and When Students will Return to Campus (Daily Schedule)

What to Expect When Arriving on Campus

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.
Everyone entering campus will have their temperature taken upon arrival with thermal scanners. These scanners are touch-less and have significant capacity for students, faculty, staff and visitors to be checked quickly. Individuals with a temperature of 100.4 or higher will be unable to remain on campus.
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.
Visitors are not permitted on campus at this time.

What Are the School Health Office Procedures

Health Office Procedures During Visit:

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 Becomes Sick During the School Day

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.

When to Stay Home

High-Risk Symptoms Requiring Absence and/or Immediate Pickup:

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
Having traveled to a state with a 15% or higher positivity rate will require a 14 day quarantine. Please use the following site for current positivity rates: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/testing/testing-positivity

Other Conditions requiring absence:

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

*NOTE: Close contact is defined as being within 6 feet for 15 minutes or more

**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.

***Parents are required to notify the school nurse if their son has tested positive for COVID-19, suspects he may have COVID-19, or has been exposed to someone with COVID-19.

When to Return to School After an Illness/Exposure

Individuals that have tested positive for COVID-19, and are symptomatic may return to campus after:

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

Individuals that have tested positive for COVID-19, but are asymptomatic may return to campus after:

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

(*Note: If individual has onset of symptoms AFTER a positive test, the 10-day quarantine restarts on date of onset of symptoms. A post-positive onset of symptoms needs to be reported immediately to St. X.)

Individuals that have had close contact* with a person that has tested positive for COVID-19 may return to campus after:

Quarantining for 14 days and
Monitoring for symptoms of COVID-19

A negative COVID test will not release a person from quarantine prior to the 14 day waiting period.

(*NOTE: Close contact is defined as being within 6 feet for 15 minutes or more.)

Individuals confirmed with non-COVID-19 diagnoses may return to campus after:

At least 24 hours of applicable antibiotic treatments (ex: strep throat, pink eye, etc.) and
At least 24 hours fever free without the use of fever-reducing medications for non COVID related viral illnesses such as common cold or flu and
Symptoms have improved

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.

What to Expect Upon a Confirmed Diagnosis

In the event of anyone that has been on campus having a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19, St. X will comply with all of the Louisville Metro Health Department of Public Wellness’ guidelines on contact tracing. Families will be notified if their student is believed to have had contact with the affected individual(s) and of the possible need for a 14 day quarantine. Due to privacy policies, specific names of any individual confirmed with COVID-19 will not be released.

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.

How Campus Will Be Cleaned & Sanitized

St. X will constantly monitor the ever-evolving conditions associated with COVID-19, and will review and update guidance as needed based on those conditions and in consultation with public health officials. The following extensive health and safety measures are currently in place:

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.
A fan will be installed in the second floor of the main classroom building to increase air flow.
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.
Plexi-glass partitions have been installed in key areas including Student Services.
Signs have been
posted in highly visible areas to promote health and safety.

How Visitors Can Communicate with School

How The CMC Will Operate

What to Expect in Athletics

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 athletes will enter the stadium at Gate 1 near the Tiger statue and concession stand.
Saint Xavier will require a daily temperature check as well as the completion of a daily wellness questionnaire for all participants upon arrival to campus. Additionally, all athletic personnel (athletes, coaches, managers, etc.) must have temperature rechecked prior to workouts following the school day.
Social distancing, minimum six foot spacing is required while on campus.
Student Athletes will be assigned to specific workout pods and will report to their specific coach upon arrival to campus for check-in procedures.
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 will depart following their workout session through Gate 3 near the main school building.
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: http://khsaa.org/resources/Covid19/khsaajune2020covidallowancesandrestrictions.pdf

COVID-19 Preferred Testing Resource

Saint Xavier High School has made arrangements with Norton Health Care to have preferred testing access at the Norton Respiratory Illness Testing Center facility on Poplar Level Road. This is a drive-thru testing center that offers same day appointments. Click the link below for instructions about how to utilize their services.

Norton drive-thru testing

Norton Now Level of Care Guidelines - Spanish & English

Where to find additional resources

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: http://khsaa.org/resources/Covid19/khsaajune2020covidallowancesandrestrictions.pdf

Announcements

The intent of these announcements is to maintain effective communication with the St. X community within the changing landscape of COVID-19. As circumstances evolve, this platform will serve as a centralized location where the most recent updates about our campus can be found. These announcements will also be distributed to students, families, faculty and staff through standard school methods.

August 20, 2020 - Hybrid/NTI Learning Instructions

August 18, 2020 - Return to School Responsibilities

After five months, it's time to welcome students back to campus. In order to make it possible for campus to remain open, please:

Keep your sons from attending "get-togethers" and do not host them. A party is the same thing as a "get-together" when dealing with a pandemic. Most of our student cases this summer have come from what are being called "get-togethers." The number of these events that occur among our students and other high school students is alarming, and if they continue, they will shut us down.
Tell your son to wear his mask properly at all times while on campus. We will give detentions to students not wearing their masks appropriately. (We will offer warnings and understand when a mask slides down a student's nose accidentally.) Any student blatantly ignoring the mask policy will be disciplined. If a student continues to defy our mask policies, he will be moved to full-time online learning.
Keep your son home if he does not feel well. Do not send him to school if you have any doubts. He can learn from home until you are sure he does not have the virus.
Remember that many teenagers can be asymptomatic, which means they are not showing symptoms, but they can still spread the virus. If your son is possibly exposed outside of school, please do not wait for symptoms to get him tested.

We have several faculty members who have significant medical issues that put them in high-risk categories or they live with a high-risk person, and we will not risk their health by having them in the building. These teachers will teach from home. We will reach out to those parents and students individually.

We have tried to eliminate "close contact" among students and teachers by going to a 50% hybrid schedule. According to the CDC and the Louisville Health Department, "close contact" is when someone is closer than six feet for longer than 10-15 minutes. If a student receives a positive diagnosis, we will be transparent with our cases in accordance with privacy laws. We will let you know if your son was in the same classroom/lunch area as someone who tests positive for COVID-19 even though they will not have been technically in close contact according to the CDC guidelines. We will notify parents via email.

If the above-listed responsibilities are not being fulfilled, our administration will not hesitate to move to 100% online learning in order to keep families, faculty and staff safe.

August 12, 2020 - 2020 Opening of School

Earlier today, the Archdiocese of Louisville released a statement of their support for schools to "stay the course for the 2020-21 school year and begin opening our schools…"

At Saint Xavier High School, we have worked very hard to establish an opening plan that is safe, meaningful, and dynamic. The highest priority in our plan is the safety of our entire school community, and especially those at-risk, so know that we will strictly enforce all COVID-19 protocols.

We will ensure that our programming is meaningful, engaging, and carries the St. X standard of excellence. Lastly, we all must accept that this plan, and how we proceed within it, will at times change.

With that said, St. X will continue with our opening plan with orientation next week and instruction to begin on Monday, August 24.

August 6, 2020 - Revised Orientation Schedule

Orientation Schedule (updated 8/6/20)

August 17 - Senior Orientation

Dress Code: Regular dress code begins. Ties are not required.

Last Name A-K: 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Last Name L-Z: 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Transfer students only need to attend with their class.

August 18 - Junior Orientation

Dress Code: Regular dress code begins. Ties are not required.

Last Name A-K: 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Last Name L-Z: 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Transfer students only need to attend with their class.

August 19 - Sophomore Orientation

Dress Code: Regular dress code begins. Ties are not required.

Last Name A-K: 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Last Name L-Z: 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Transfer students only need to attend with their class.

August 20 & 21 (see alpha split below) - Freshmen Orientation

Mock Schedule with iPad Distribution and Photo

Dress Code: Shirt, tie, dress pants, and sport coat for yearbook photos.

August 20 - Last Name A-K: 7:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.*

August 21 - Last Name L-Z: 7:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.*

*Lunch will be provided

July 27, 2020 - Detailed Back to School Plan (See 8/6/20 Above for Revised Orientation Schedule)

July 22, 2020 - Initial Back to School Plan

Saint Xavier High School plans to open its campus to in-person (student) activities on Monday, August 17. Freshmen will pick up their iPad on August 13-14. A student orientation program will be held the first week that will be delivered in-person, and online, and will be designed to orient students to the school year in general, but specifically how we will be conducting instruction and activities. St. X will begin academic instruction on Monday, August 24. We are not yet prepared to release the actual logistics of the orientation or instruction schedule, but the guidelines are as follows:

Academic instruction will be delivered through a "hybrid" model. Students will spend 2-3 days inside the building weekly for in-person instruction, and the remainder at home for online instruction. More details on online instruction will be forthcoming.
Capacity on campus will not exceed 50% at any time. Capacity will be decreased/increased according to guidance and trends. Indication of a “red-phase” will move instruction fully online, and may come with little notice. If you are not signed up for text alerts, please text: XALERT to 332-22 in order to subscribe.
All individuals on campus are required to wear a mask. Two St. X branded masks will be provided to each student. A face shield can be worn in place of a mask with a doctor’s note.
Social distancing measures will be taken.
Ties are not required at this time, but we will return to our traditional dress code in the future. Students may wear a polo shirt or dress shirt. The polo shirts do not have to have a St. X logo. The rest of the dress code remains in place, including shoes, belts, and tucked shirts.
Everyone on campus will have their temperature taken upon arrival with thermal scanners. These scanners are touch-less and have significant capacity for students and faculty to arrive and be checked quickly.
We have assembled a COVID-19 Coordination Team, managed by our Campus Security Officer Mr. Todd Mottley. This team will monitor daily operations, policies, and procedures as it relates to COVID-19 safety protocol. A COVID-19 webpage will be designated for updates and resources.
At the moment, we are not mandating student-testing. We would encourage getting a negative test, and being mindful of out-of-state travel, especially to designated hot-spots, in the lead up to August 17. I think we can all agree that being in a designated hot-spot the day before school starts can enhance risk.
There are certain influencers, notably the Governor’s Office, that could impact this plan, and those directives will be followed.

All policies and procedures have been developed using the CDC and other federal, state, and local health guidelines and have been reviewed by professionals for advice. Should we feel at any time that we are exposed or running over capacity, we will move to a “red-phase” and shift all instruction online. As for athletics and activities, we are awaiting direction from KHSAA and other groups on those decisions.