Faculty Spotlight
Staff Name and Position: Veronica Cubit Biology Teacher
High School/College: North Penn High School
Villanova University, B.A
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, J.D.
Arcadia University, M. Ed.
Hobbies: Tennis, Gardening
Favorite Teams: Notre Dame Football
Favorite Food: Pizza and sushi
Favorite Season and why: Spring is my favorite season since it feels great to get outside again!
Favorite Travel Destination or Vacation Spot: Ocean City, NJ
This year I want to accomplish…. an easier and productive transition to virtual learning, and to help students develop an interest in Biology!
Wellness Checks and Safety Precautions
Parents will be required to check their child prior to sending the child to school. All staff should be checking their temperature prior to leaving for work.
What personal protective equipment will be provided to students and teachers?
Students and teachers should bring their own mask each day, along with backups. However, wipes, hand sanitizer, and extra masks will be available and located in all classes. Plexiglass dividers will be provided for office areas, school psychologists and counselors.
Will there be testing given to those with symptoms? Per the safety plan that was communicated to the community and staff several months ago, if a child has symptoms, parents should not send them to school. Should symptoms develop at school the student will be sent home and will need to quarantine and follow the direction of the Chester County Department of Health. The School District will not administer COVID-19 tests at this time.
What happens if a child or staff member begins showing COVID-like symptoms at school?
The Chester County Health Department has created a flow-chart to determine response if a student or staff member begins showing COVID-like symptoms while in the building, and nurses have all been trained to recognize the symptoms. If the positive test is discovered when the person is in school, nurses/administrators will temporarily isolate the individual and any suspected close contacts. The Chester County Health Department will directly contact anyone who is considered a “close contact” to a suspected positive case to provide “Close contact” refers to being within 6 feet for more than 15 minutes (cumulative), regardless of masking. Custodians will be immediately notified, and any affected areas will be cleaned following appropriate protocols.
What happens if you nd out a child or teacher has tested positive for COVID-19?
The Chester County Health Department has created a flow-chart to determine response if a student or staff member tests positive for COVID-19 . The Chester County Health Department will directly contact anyone who is considered a “close contact” to a suspected positive case to provide additional instructions. “Close contact” refers to being within 6 feet for more than 15 minutes (cumulative), regardless of masking. Custodians will be immediately notified, and any affected areas will be cleaned following appropriate protocols.
How will the district communicate if someone has tested positive for COVID-19?
Should a student or staff member test positive for COVID-19, the district will send an email to the staff and parents of the impacted building or athletics team informing them of a positive case. We will not release the names of anyone who tests positive. The Chester County Health Department will directly contact anyone who is considered a “close contact” to a suspected positive case to provide additional instructions. "Close contact” refers to being within six feet for more than 15 minutes (cumulative), regardless of masking.
Will you close the district again if COVID numbers in Chester County increase?
Yes. If the Incidence Rate per 100,000 or the PCR Test Positivity enter the “Very High” category as defined by the Chester County Health Department, the district will return to a virtual instructional model. Please see pages 2 and 3 of this report: https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/59143/School-Guidance-?bidId=
Flu Vaccination
The #1 way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated each year. The Chester County Health Department will hold their annual Flu Vaccine Clinic on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the Coatesville Area Senior High School gymnasium. The clinic will be open to students, school district personnel and community members from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM. To register and access consent forms, please click here. Please complete and bring the "Informed Consent" form with you to your appointment.
Flu clinic procedures have changed from previous years to include social distancing and sanitation measures. Thank you for your patience as these measures are implemented.
We look forward to seeing everyone on November 12th.
Comcast Internet Essentials
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Red Raider Road Closure
Starting Monday October 12, 2020 the Red Raider Road will be permanently closed. To access the Campus you will have to use the Main entrance. Please take this into consideration when planning on coming to the Intermediate High School.
Attendance
This is a reminder that attendance for students is taken daily in each class. If students miss a class for any reason we are still requiring documentation for their excuse. If excuses are not received, then the absence is considered unexcused. Excuses/notes can be emailed directly to our attendance office at CAIHSattendance@casdschools.org.
If you have any questions regarding attendance please reach out at the email above or give the school attendance office a call at 610-383-3735.