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COVID-19 Guidelines
Visit the SDCOE website for the guidelines we are following regarding quarantine and isolation.
We are using the Group Tracing Approach for students potentially exposed to COVID-19 at school, as announced by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) on January 12, 2022. Potentially exposed students, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status or prior infection, should get tested for COVID-19 with at least one diagnostic test obtained within 3-5 days after last exposure.
Parents/Guardians must notify the school of a positive COVID-19 result. Potentially exposed students who participate in testing may continue to take part in all aspects of K-12 schooling, including sports and extracurricular activities, unless they develop symptoms or test positive for COVID-19.
To make a decision in accordance with these guidelines, you can answer the questions on this digital decision tree to get a direct answer on reccomended next steps. This one pager on group tracing protocols is also available in English and Spanish.
Remember to keep students who are experiencing symptoms or who test positive at home. If your student tested positive for COVID-19, the recommendation is to test on day 5 before returning to campus. Rapid/antigen tests can be requested at OUSD testing sites only for those students who are returning to school from isolation if they previously tested positive. At-home tests (rapid/antigen tests) may be used as well to return to school from isolation.
- Decision tree in English/Spanish Árboles de Decisión para COVID-19 Escuelas K-12
- At-home test instructions in Spanish
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Symptoms of COVID-19
COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Infected people have had a wide range of symptoms reported – from mild symptoms to severe illness. (source: CDC)
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19 and should stay home according to the Symptoms Decision Tree:
Fever or chillsCoughShortness of breath or difficulty breathingFatigueMuscle or body achesHeadacheNew loss of taste or smellSore throatCongestion or runny noseNausea or vomitingDiarrheaLook for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:Trouble breathingPersistent pain or pressure in the chestNew confusionInability to wake or stay awakePale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin toneCall your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you. -
Short Term Independent Study for Students
Oceanside Unified School District is committed to the education, health and safety of all our students. In the event that an individual or their class needs to quarantine due to COVID-19 related circumstances, there is a short-term independent study option in place to support continued learning.
Since the start of the school year, attendance in OUSD schools has averaged 92% each day. Students impacted by quarantine typically miss no more than 4-8 instructional school days.
Students who need to quarantine will be offered independent study so they can maintain academic readiness. Participation in Short-Term Independent Study is voluntary for families, however your signature on the independent study form initiates the process should a student or class need to enter into quarantine.
A form was sent home during the week of 9.6.21, entitled, “Short-Term Independent Study Master Agreement.” Please return it to your student’s school.
We thank you for your time and consideration.
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Where Can I Get Tested?
OUSD partners with two companies to provide free & voluntary COVID-19 testing to students and staff:
Please arrive before the conclusion of testing time to be tested. All sites require proof of insurance to receive a test at no cost to the individual. Students will continue to be tested upon request regardless of insurance.
Questions about testing? Please call either 760-966-4081 or 760-966-7882.
You can also get tested or vaccinated at the Vista Community Clinic.
Additionally, place your order for free at-home COVID-19 tests through the federal government here.
Where Can I Get A Vaccine?
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COVID-19 Injury Illness Prevention Prevention Plan
This document is being displayed per a requirement of CalOSHA.
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COVID-19 Prevention Plan
This template was developed in consultation with the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Services and is based on guidance articulated by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) in its COVID-19 INDUSTRY GUIDANCE: Schools and School Based Programs (July 17, 2020) and COVID-19 and Reopening In-Person Learning Framework for K-12 Schools in California, 2020-2021 School Year, and updated to reflect the CDPH COVID-19 Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools in California, 2021-22 School Year (August 2, 2021).
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