P.S. 151K Safety
Throughout the school year, we are staffed with a NYC Department of Health registered nurse (RN) in our medical room. Should any of our students feel ill or hurt, it is protocol for the child to be sent to our medical room. In case of an incident, it is customary for the RN to contact the parent or guardian listed on the emergency card. In case of fever, cough, mucus / pleghm, stomach virus, etc.. the RN may recommend for the child to wear a face covering. Exceptions will be made for children who can’t wear a face covering for medical reasons, and for younger children who aren’t developmentally able to wear a face covering. Face coverings, hand sanitizer, and cleaning supplies will be readily available in our school.
Our protocols for keeping school communities healthy include:
Prevention: As of the first day of the 2020-21 school year, if a student or staff member feels ill, they are required to stay home. Also, if their symptoms match those of COVID-19, they will be asked to get tested.
Feeling sick at school : If a student begins to experience symptoms at school, they will be isolated and monitored by a member of school staff until picked up by their parent or guardian . Staff members who become symptomatic at school should notify the administration and leave the building immediately.