Dear Parent,

We are pleased to announce that each school in the District will now be able to offer PCR COVID-19 testing for students, a self-administered nasal swab that will be sent out to a lab.  The results of a PCR test are generally available between 36-72 hours after the date of the collection.

In order to keep unvaccinated students in school as much as possible, we will be following the CDPH guidelines:

When an exposure to a positive COVID case happens and both parties are wearing a mask, unvaccinated students who are close contacts (more than 15 minutes over a 24-hour period within 0-6 feet) may continue to attend school for in-person instruction if they:
i. Are asymptomatic;
ii. Continue to appropriately mask, as required;
iii. Undergo at least twice weekly testing during quarantine [initial date of notification and day 5 after exposure] and
iv. Continue to quarantine for all extracurricular activities at school, including sports, and activities within the community setting.

To assist with this goal of keeping students in school, we are asking that parents complete the registration for each student in order to be tested after an exposure.  Parents will be notified each time of an exposure and the opportunity for the students to be tested.

Please register your child here: Student Link

Sincerely,

Shannon Rafat - Principal
Walsh STEAM Academy (408) 201 6500