New Roads Re-entry
Putting the wellbeing and health of ourselves and community first by modeling compassion and responsible choices
Putting the wellbeing and health of ourselves and community first by modeling compassion and responsible choices
New Roads' Re-Entry Task Force is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic in the Los Angeles area. Our campus is now open for in-person instruction for all grade levels.
In an effort to keep our community as safe as possible, it is imperative that parents, faculty, and staff contact the COVID-19 Task Force Chairs, Brae Casillas or Ryan Hawley, immediately if you or someone in your household:
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Has been diagnosed with COVID-19
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Is waiting for a COVID-19 viral test result
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May have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the last 10 days
In addition, we encourage our community to continue to follow the guidance of health organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH), which include:
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Staying home when sick
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Wearing a mask that covers your nose and mouth
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Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
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Covering sneezes and coughs with a tissue or a sleeve
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Regular hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or sanitizing when soap and water are not available
This webpage centralizes New Roads' COVID-19 re-entry response and provides resources for our community. New Roads' will follow and implement the guidance set forth by the State of California and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, and will update this page as necessary.
If you have any questions regarding New Roads' COVID-19 Response Plan, please contact Ryan Hawley or Brae Casillas, COVID-19 Task Force Co-Chairs.
COVID-19 Response Plan and Student/Family Handbook Addendum
New Roads School is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all its students, parents, employees, and visitors/guests. The school’s protocols and procedures for in-person, on-campus instruction are in compliance with the guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), California Department of Education (CDE), the State of California, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) and local guidelines regarding the Reopening Protocols for K-12 Schools and is adopted for the safety of students, employees, families, and visitors. These protocols will be in effect until local and state health officials provide guidance that such measures are no longer necessary for the safety of our community.
CDPH COVID-19 School Guidance Checklist
Daily Screening and Contact Tracing
Titan HST is New Roads' emergency broadcast platform. Prior to entering campus, employees and students will need to complete a mandatory health screening and opt into on-campus contact tracing through Titan HST.
Details regarding enabling Titan's COVID-19 Safety Features can be found here: Titan HST Daily Screening Process.
New Roads’ campus is closed to non-essential visitors. All essential visitors will be screened for COVID-19 upon arrival.
Need to schedule a COVID-19 test? Contact your physician or click here to find a testing site in Los Angeles County.
Know the Symptoms COVID-19
Symptoms of COVID-19 may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. The CDC currently identifies the following symptoms as being associated with COVID-19:
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Fever or chills
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Cough
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Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
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Fatigue
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Muscle or body aches
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Headache
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New loss of taste or smell
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Sore throat
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Congestion or runny nose
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Nausea or vomiting
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Diarrhea
New Roads School is a college preparatory K-12 private independent school in Santa Monica, CA, serving over 514 school age children from the greater Los Angeles area. New Roads School provides an inspired educational program from which an authentically diverse student population, mirroring the rich diversity of Los Angeles, develops a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, and an expanding curiosity about the world and its people.