The School will continue to update this page and communicate with families over email. Students and families with questions about COVID-19 at Sacred Heart Greenwich should reach out to the administrative team by emailing covid@cshct.org.
Sacred Heart Greenwich is operating in Scenario 2 based on the epidemiological factors in our area and guidance from the American Association of Pediatrics, the State of Connecticut and our medical experts.
These FAQs are intended to guide families as they partner with the school to navigate the health and engagement of their student in day to day learning. As always, if there are questions or concerns, the Health and Wellness Office is available by phone or email.
Illness Guidelines
- What happens if my child falls ill this year?
- Can I call my student out sick or just leave a message?
- What if my student has a cough or runny nose from allergies to a cold?
What happens if my child falls ill this year?
Can I call my student out sick or just leave a message?
What if my student has a cough or runny nose from allergies to a cold?
What to do if you/your child test positive for COVID
- What do I do if I/my child tests positive for COVID-19?
- What if I test positive on a home or rapid test?
- What if I test negative on my rapid test or PCR and I still feel sick?
- How do I reach the Health Office before or after school hours?
- When can my student return to athletics after testing positive for COVID?
What do I do if I/my child tests positive for COVID-19?
What if I test positive on a home or rapid test?
What if I test negative on my rapid test or PCR and I still feel sick?
How do I reach the Health Office before or after school hours?
When can my student return to athletics after testing positive for COVID?
What to do if you/your child is exposed to COVID
- What should I do if I have been exposed to COVID-19 and/or told by a public health official to self-isolate or self-quarantine OUTSIDE the school environment?
- My child at another school tests positive or a member of my family tests positive, can my SHG student come to school that day?
What should I do if I have been exposed to COVID-19 and/or told by a public health official to self-isolate or self-quarantine OUTSIDE the school environment?
My child at another school tests positive or a member of my family tests positive, can my SHG student come to school that day?
On-Campus Mitigation Strategies
Community Caseload and Exposure
COVID Testing
- What type of testing does the School accept when a student is ill?
- What if I test negative on my rapid test or PCR but I still feel sick?
- If I need a home test because my child is symptomatic and I can not find one in the community, what do I do?
- Will gateway COVID testing be required for the return to school after spring break?
What type of testing does the School accept when a student is ill?
What if I test negative on my rapid test or PCR but I still feel sick?
If I need a home test because my child is symptomatic and I can not find one in the community, what do I do?
Will gateway COVID testing be required for the return to school after spring break?
COVID Vaccines and Boosters
- Will Sacred Heart require eligible students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated?
- What is the definition of fully vaccinated?
- Are booster vaccine doses a requirement at Sacred Heart?
- How do I document my vaccination or booster status?
- Where do I find the immunization section of Magnus?
Will Sacred Heart require eligible students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated?
What is the definition of fully vaccinated?
Are booster vaccine doses a requirement at Sacred Heart?
How do I document my vaccination or booster status?
Where do I find the immunization section of Magnus?
Academic School Year
- Will Home Learning will be available during the 2021-22 school year?
- What if I would like to transition my daughter to Home Learning at some point in the semester?
- What is the campus visitor policy?
- What on-campus lunch options will be available this year?
- Are there any travel restrictions at this time?
Will Home Learning will be available during the 2021-22 school year?
What if I would like to transition my daughter to Home Learning at some point in the semester?
What is the campus visitor policy?
What on-campus lunch options will be available this year?
Are there any travel restrictions at this time?
Athletics
- What is the status of the Upper School winter sports season?
- What is the status of the Middle School winter sports season?
- What is the spectator policy?
- What are the rules regarding overnight trips for athletics?