LHS Update #4

The first couple of weeks of the 2021-2022 school year has come and gone. It was nice to have all students and staff back in LHS. I would like to thank all of our students for their understanding, diligence, and adherence to our building protocols. With that being said, our return has brought several instances of COVID positives, and close contact quarantines.

I have included information regarding COVID symptoms, as well as several quarantining FAQ's in hopes of navigating our often changing, and ever challenging return to school. Please continue to be diligent in self monitoring for COVID symptoms, and providing timely communications if/when they develop.

In turn, we will continue to look at our building protocols to make any necessary adjustments to keep students in classrooms.

Students should not attend school or participate in any school related sports or activities if they are having symptoms of COVID-19. If students or staff begin to exhibit symptoms while at school, they may be sent home. If a student needs to remain in the school while waiting for a parent/guardian to be notified/arrive to pick them up they will be physically isolated from others while they wait.

People are considered symptomatic if they are experiencing:

ONE or more of the following:

• Atypical cough

• Atypical shortness of breath

• A temperature of 100F or higher

• New loss of taste or smell

OR

TWO or more of the following:

• Chills/repeated shaking

• Muscle pain

• Sore throat

• New onset of severe headache

• Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain

• Congestion or runny nose

For additional information. please reference the GCHD 2021-2022 COVID-19 School Toolkit

HOW LONG MUST A STUDENT BE OUT OF SCHOOL IF THEY HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER IN THE SAME HOUSE AS THEM THAT TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19?

A student that lives in the same house as someone who tests positive for COVID-19 must remain out of school the entire time the family member is in isolation (typically 10 days) plus 14 additional days of quarantine. The total time out of school if the household members could not remain separated would be at least 24 days. However, as long as the case and household members remain separated, the household member’s quarantine can begin after their last close contact with the case

DOES A SIBLING OF A CHILD IN QUARANTINE ALSO HAVE TO BE QUARANTINED?

No, if the sibling was not a direct contact of a person who tested positive for COVID-19, then they should monitor for symptoms and can continue attending school.

IF A STUDENT HAS RECEIVED THE COVID-19 VACCINATIONS AND ARE EXPOSED TO SOMEONE WITH COVID-19, DO THEY STILL NEED TO QUARANTINE?

No, if you have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and are exposed to someone with the virus, you no longer have to quarantine for 14 days as long as you remain free of symptoms. However, per the CDC fully vaccinated people should get tested 3-5 days after their exposure, even if they don’t have symptoms, and wear a mask indoors in public for 14 days following exposure or until their test result is negative. Vaccinated persons with an exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 are not required to quarantine if they meet all of the following criteria:

• Are fully vaccinated (i.e., ≥2 weeks (14 days)) following receipt of the second dose in a 2-dose series, or ≥2 weeks (14 days) following receipt of one dose of a single-dose vaccine)
• Have remained asymptomatic since the current COVID-19 exposure Persons who do not meet both of the above criteria should continue to follow current quarantine guidance after exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
• Please note, fully vaccinated individuals may be required to quarantine for 14 days if exposed to a different variant strain with the potential for reduced vaccine efficacy.

DOES A STUDENT HAVE TO RETEST FOR COVID-19 AFTER TESTING POSITIVE BEFORE THEY ARE ALLOWED BACK TO SCHOOL?

No, the student who tested positive can return to school after 24 hours with no fever and symptoms have improved (e.g. cough, shortness of breath) and 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared. The health department does not recommend a retest. Sometimes a person will continue to test positive even though they are no longer infectious.

IF A STUDENT IS TOLD THEY ARE A CLOSE CONTACT OF A POSITIVE CASE AND THEY GET A COVID-19 TEST THAT IS NEGATIVE ARE THEY RELEASED FROM QUARANTINE?

No, a person can become COVID-19 positive any time during quarantine. No number of COVID-19 negative tests exempt a person from quarantine

10th Grade Information

Jostens is excited to include LHS 10th graders in the time-honored tradition of ordering their class jewelry! The week of August 27th through September 3rd is LHS's ordering week. If you Order during this time period and your student receives a free set of wireless earbuds valued at $159.00 retail as well. The earbuds are only available for free during this week.. BUT you can order class jewelry anytime of the year!

LHS Sophomores

12th Grade Information

NOW is the time to order your cap and gown, graduation announcements, and class apparel! Additionally, if you order our very popular Senior Jewelry this week, your CAP AND GOWN IS FREE between now at September 3rd!

Please CLICK the video links below for all the important information you need.

The EASIEST way to order is click on the link and order online at Jostens.com. Packets were available at our class meetings last Friday, and may still be available in the main office.

LHS Seniors

I have had several inquires regarding the status of Homecoming activities this year. We continue to gather information and discuss potential options for all Homecoming activities and will communicate that information as soon as possible.

Recent Legislation in Michigan requires schools to make the following the SAT Suite of assessments available to students in grades 9 through 12 in Fall 2021: the SAT in grade 12, PSAT/NMSQT in grades 10 and 11, and the PSAT 8/9 for Grade 9. Students may participate whether or not they tested in spring of 2021.

Fall testing is not required, it is optional. Please use the link below to indicate whether your student will be participating. In doing so, it will provide the necessary information to order the correct amount of assessments. Failure to complete the form with the intention of participating will result in your student not having a test. The target testing date will be in October. The specific date will be communicated as soon as possible.

2021 FALL ASSESSMENT FORM

STUDENTS & PARENTS that have not logged into their StudentVue and ParentVue accounts to complete 2021-2022 on line registration and sign required acknowledgement forms should do so ASAP.

• Parking passes for students that submit the proper documentation, and remit the $25.00 vehicle registration fee can purchase their parking tag AFTER School hours in the main office. All student vehicles being driven to LHS must have a 2021-2022 parking tag.
• The pilot Final Exam Exemption policy for all 9-12 grade students was discussed during the during class meetings on August 27. Additional information can be found by referencing the LHS parent/student handbook, page 25.
• LHS doors will be open at 7:00 am each day for students to enter.
• Students will have assigned seats in each classroom. This will assist with potential contact tracing.
• Students will have assigned seating similar to last year. They will be permitted to sit with students of their choice. However, during lunches, students will only be permitted to leave their assigned table/seat to use the restroom.
  

Construction on the new Multi Purpose Center. Starting on Tuesday, September 7th. Installation of fencing around the perimeter of the construction site will, unfortunately impede access through a section of the pathway that runs along the west side of the stadium. In order to maintain a safe route for walkers and bikers, we'll be opening the gates on the South end of the stadium, these gates will remain open for the duration of construction. We will have barricades and signage to help direct people to the re-routed section.