School Health & Safety. Mask Update
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Summary: District Health, Safety, Guidelines, Resources & Protocols.
What You Need to Know…
SPS Health & Safety, Dashboard & More!
COVID BHS Testing Options, Forms & Resources
COVID Vaccine (Pfizer) Availability for BHS Staff & Students
District Health & Safety News Topics
Responding to Symptoms. What to do if your student has COVID
Quarantine Requirements. SPS new requirements as of January
Ballard HS Reminders
May 2022 | Our community is experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases. Our rate of cases puts King County into the Medium COVID-19 Community Level as defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Learn more on the district COVID Response page.
SPS COVID Exposure Notification Process Update: SPS sent an email to families letting them know per the Department of Health, only families of students with medically fragile or complex health conditions would be notified of potential COVID-19 exposure. Read more on the SPS News page.
Students who are not participating in teacher meetings, or after school-affiliated sports and clubs are asked to leave campus grounds after school. Contact the Main Office at 206-252-1000 for assistance. Email Administrative Secretary Cindy Peterson at crpeterson@seattleschools.org or for Sports email Athletic Secretary Bethany Nielcen at blnielcen@seattleschools.org.
SPS Health and Safety Resources
- Keep your student home if they have any COVID-19 symptoms and report to our school any confirmed cases. Review the DOH symptoms flow chart for guidance.
SPS Encourages Families to Make Safe Travel Plans
Thank you for your continued efforts to keep our students and school communities healthy and safe. As we approach school breaks , it is a good time to remind everyone about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel guidance.
Visitors and Volunteers in Buildings
One-time/one-day visitors and one-time volunteers are allowed in buildings during the school day with the following requirements.
- Visitors must sign in at the Main Office and show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours. Home tests will be accepted. Same day rapid antigen tests are highly recommended.
- Note that proof of vaccination or negative COVID test is not required outside of the school day.
- Visitors and staff in meetings together must follow all SPS Health and safety protocols.
- Adults maintain 6-feet physical distance from others.
- Meetings over Teams are still an option, and in some cases more convenient for families and staff.
- Note that essential volunteers are already allowed at the discretion of the school leader.
District Mask Update
While masking is now optional, masks must be worn in the BHS Nurse Office and the Ballard Teen Health Center. The district welcomes and encourages staff and students to continue mask wearing through the end of the year if that is their preference.
Thank You for Helping Keep School Communities Safe
Thank you for all you are doing to keep our students in school and to keep our schools safe.
Keep your student home if they have any COVID-19 symptoms and report to your school any confirmed cases. Review the DOH symptoms flow chart for guidance on when your child should stay home from school and get tested for COVID-19. As a community, SPS and our students, families, and staff continue to follow public health guidance to minimize the spread of COVID-19, while centering a high quality, in-person learning experience.
District COVID Guidelines
District COVID-19 Health and Safety Resources
SPS COVID Testing Details, Consent Forms & FAQ
SPS COVID Vaccine Locations for Students and Staff
District Dashboard by School
- COVID-19 Dashboard/School Breakdown
Note use slider for date range (top left) and there are 2 pages.
District Technology Resources
District Weather Alert & Transportation Reminders!
District Lunch and Weather Conditions
District Safe Travel Plans Guidance
District Resource List
- Resources Information | Activities & Athletics, Lunch, Volunteering and more!
District FAQ
District Mental Health Services
District Support and Crisis Resources
King County Information and Resources
Even More Resources
Ballard HS Bell Schedules
BHS Attendance Info
Ballard HS Nurse
Ballard Teen Health Center (BTHC)
SPS Winter Sports | Health & Safety Guidelines & Spectators
- Metro League spectator policy for the Winter High School Sports.
Safety and Security at Seattle Public School
Seattle Public Schools will be physically and emotionally, safe and secure for all students, staff and visitors. /list
- Refer to the district Safety and Security page for information and resource links.
Who to Contact to Resolve Concerns
Who to contact to report and problem solve issues at school.
Can’t Find What You Are Looking For?
Email me with tips on information you would like located here or better ways to support your searches on the Ballard HS website. Diane Taylor, BHS Website Editor at dmtaylor@seattleschools.org Thank you!
