Updated Information for the Return to School/Work Flowchart
March 14, 2022
Please note: This article was originally posted during a previous school year. Information and/or dates from past events
may be not be relevant for the current school year.
The following message was sent to families on Monday, March 14, 2022.
Good afternoon, CMCSS families,
We are reaching out with a few updates regarding COVID-19 and the CMCSS communicable diseases procedure. In collaboration with the Montgomery County Health Department, the CMCSS Back to School/Work Flowchart has been updated based on current data available for Montgomery County.
School nurses will follow the Communicable Diseases Procedure (HEA-P001) for any students who exhibit symptoms of a cold, illness, or communicable disease.
Students who test positive for COVID-19 will still have at least a five-day exclusion from school. Please refer to the CMCSS Return to School/Work Flowchart regarding the specifics for exclusion, quarantine, and household contacts.
It is important to continue to follow proper health and safety practices should you experience cold, flu, or COVID-19 symptoms.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze in your bent elbow.
- Clean your hands often.
Communicating Illness-Related Absences
Families should always notify their child’s school of any absences. If your child has tested positive for COVID-19, you must contact the school and provide proof of a positive test result. The School Nurse or Attendance Secretary will note the COVID-19 related exclusion. For all other illness-related or non-illness-related absences, please refer to the CMCSS Attendance Policy.