Face Masks
Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 should:
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Stay at home for 5 days from the day you were tested, even if you don’t have symptoms or feel sick.
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You can leave your house after 5 days if your symptoms have improved (fever-free without medicine for at least 24 hours).
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It is recommended you wear a mask around others for the 5 days after your home isolation.
Anyone exposed to COVID-19:
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People 18 and older who have had their booster dose or are recently vaccinated do not need to quarantine at home.
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These individuals can continue to go to work and participate in activities; however, the CDC recommends wearing a mask for the 10 days after exposure.
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People younger than 18 who are up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations don't need to quarantine at home. However, the CDC recommends they wear a mask for the 10 days after their exposure.
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People of all ages who are not vaccinated should quarantine at home for 5 days from the day they were exposed. They can end quarantine after 5 days as long as they don’t have any symptoms.
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The CDC says students may attend school so long as they wear a mask at school for the 10 days after their exposure.
At this time, we ask everyone to be extra vigilant by following recommendations to prevent further spread of COVID-19 in the school and community. Taking extra precautions will help in efforts to keep students and staff safe and avoid a “Test to Stay” event.
You can monitor COVID-19 case counts at all schools in the District by going to our dashboard, which will continue to be updated daily. The COVID-19 data dashboard can be found at covid19.jordandistrict.org/dashboard/Opens in a new window.
- “Test-to-Play” - There are no “test-to-play” protocols in place for extracurricular activities.
- “Test-to-Stay” - According to state law, “test-to-stay” will be implemented if a school reaches the established positive COVID-19 threshold.
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Schools with 1,500 or more students have 2% of their students test positive for COVID-19.
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Schools with fewer than 1,500 students have 30 students test positive for COVID-19.
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All students must “test-to-stay” if they wish to remain at school, even those who are fully vaccinated.
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All students who chose not to “test-to-stay” will be required to stay home for 10 days.
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- Free COVID-19 Testing Site - Elk Ridge Middle School, 3659 West, 9800 South, South Jordan, Monday and Wednesday 4 - 7 p.m.
- Positive COVID-19 Isolation Leave - Employees who test positive for COVID-19 or are the primary caregiver to a child who has tested positive can access COVID-19 Isolation Leave. You do not have to use personal leave for this purpose.
- Classroom volunteers are welcome at the discretion of teachers.
- Field trips, PTA events, and overnight travel continue.
Jordan Virtual Learning Academy
Virtual, online learning is available for all K-12 students in Jordan School District. Students can register at one of the following schools.