Beginning March 7, 2022 - Masks Will be OPTIONAL in School - Also, See Updated Quarantine Requirements
Until the mandate is lifted on March 7, the current school mask requirement will remain unchanged. Please remember to be sensitive and respectful to everyone’s individual choice to wear a mask or to opt not to wear one.
District Physicals for SPRING Sports - Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at JLHS - 3-7 p.m. You Must Sign Up in Advance
LINK WILL NOT WORK unless you are signed in to your child's DISTRICT GOOGLE ACCOUNT. Athletes are strongly encouraged to use their own physician - if you are unable to, please use this form to schedule an appointment. Parent must attend physical with child.
New! December 2021 Edition: PRIDE in Education Newsletter
On behalf of the JEA, we invite you to read about the great things going on in our schools!
Winter Athletics - Spectator Information for High School and Middle Schools
Please read to understand the procedures and protocols for winter athletic event attendance and for the link to all of our livestreams
Important Late Bus Information for Middle School and High School Families
Due to a driver shortage, we are limiting certain after-school buses on certain days. Please read the full details.
Introduction to High School - Parent Night for Current 8th Grade Parents on Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. at JMHS (for all current 8th grade parents)
An overview of high school programs, graduation requirements and a chance to learn about our Academies of Learning. If you can't make it, don't worry - it will be livestreamed on JTV and the video will be available afterwards online.
District is Offering FREE In-Person, After-School Tutoring to Middle and High School Students - See Dates, Times, Locations
Registration is not required - For students who need help in content areas, concept building, or a quiet place to do homework and study. Late bus provided.
What Do I Do If My Child Tests Positive?..
Students who test positive may not attend school. However, under the new guidance (Released January 12, 2022), quarantine can end after day 5 if symptoms are not present and the student tests negative. If unable to test, and symptoms are not present, quarantine can end after day 10, and the student can return to school on day 11.
NEW GUIDANCE AND NEW PROTOCOL STARTING IMMEDIATELY
On January 12, 2022, the California Department of Public Health updated their K-12 School Guidance to address the COVID-19 surge. In response we have updated our protocol related to isolation, quarantine, and testing, as follows:
What's Different Now Compared to What We Were Doing Prior to Today?
Prior to the updated guidance, students who tested positive were out of school for 10 days, at a minimum. Under the new guidance, students may return on Day 6 if they test negative on Day 5, and their symptoms have improved.
Please Continue to Be Vigilant and Watch for Possible Symptoms..
Any persons exhibiting any of the common COVID-19 symptoms (see below) or who have been exposed to someone with any of these symptoms should protect themselves and others by getting tested and by staying home until the symptoms are gone.
IF YOUR CHILD IS EXPOSED AT SCHOOL..
If your children are identified during the contact-tracing process, you will be sent the following email from our COVID Help Center:
GET 4 FREE TEST KITS FROM THE GOVERNMENT..
Free at-home COVID-19 rapid tests are available for order and shipment through the United States Postal Service. Each order will contain 4 tests. There is a limit of 1 order per residential address. Additional tests cannot be ordered regardless of the size of the household.
IF YOUR CHILD TESTS POSITIVE
Since January 12, 2022, after the California Department of Public Health updated their K-12 School Guidance to address the current COVID-19 surge, we have updated protocol related to isolation, quarantine, and testing, as follows:
