Don't Forget the FIVE

The following are five non-negotiable safety protocols when on campus.

1. Complete daily attestation form.
2. Wear a mask at all times.
3. Sanitize hands and surfaces.
4. Maintain 6 feet of distance.
5. Stay home if you're feeling unwell.

Returning After Quarantine

Effective April 6: The SJP Return to Campus for Close Contacts policy will follow guidelines published by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. If a student, faculty, or staff member is identified as a close contact, the individual will be required to be off campus for a minimum of eight (8) days. The individual must provide a negative PCR test result from day five (5) to return to campus after day eight (8).

Cases or Symptoms on Campus

The School has developed protocols should a positive case be confirmed on campus, or if an individual is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. 

If a student, faculty, or staff member has been exposed to a positive case of COVID-19, or is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, inform the School Nurse or Director of Human Resources:

Ms. Margie Clifford for Middle School faculty / staff
Ms. Heidi Rubin for High School faculty / staff
Ms. Tracii Schaeublin for all staff based in the Administration Building or 21 Spring Street.
Testing for COVID-19

The School is using a prevalence model of testing. In this testing model, all students, faculty and staff are required to test on a weekly basis for the first four (4) weeks of the Het Walletje Program. Individuals who were diagnosed as COVID+ within 90 days of the testing date will be exempt from testing. All faculty, staff and in season coaches will be tested, regardless of vaccination status.

Testing data will be reviewed and shared on a weekly basis. After four weeks of testing data, the School will assess the structure and format of additional testing in consultation with our Medical Advisory Group.

If a student, faculty or staff member is diagnosed as COVID-positive, we request that parents share this information with the School Nurse and faculty / staff share the information with the Director of Human Resources.
Well-Being

These are challenging times, and they impact us all in different ways. The School is committed to provide holistic programming and supports for all members of our campus community. 

Parents with concerns for their son’s well-being should contact a School Counselor. Faculty and staff with individual concerns should contact Tracii Schaeublin, Director of Human Resources.

Daily Attestation Form

All students, faculty, staff, and visitors to St. John's Prep must fill out the Daily Attestation Form before coming to campus.

Travel Policy

Effective April 6: 

  • Individuals who are fully vaccinated (received two doses of either the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines or a single dose of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine more than 14 days ago) will no longer be required to provide a negative PCR test to the School after out of state travel.
  • Individuals who are fully vaccinated are not required to quarantine following an exposure. However, individuals should still monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days following an exposure. In the event that symptoms develop the individual should quarantine and inform the Health Office (nurses@stjohnsprep.org).
  • The School requests that all students, faculty and staff notify the School of any plans to travel outside of Massachusetts at least seven (7) days prior to the planned travel or hosting.
  • Individuals who are not fully vaccinated are required to follow the Travel and Quarantine policies without change. Individuals who are not fully vaccinated must continue to provide a negative PCR test within 72 hours of returning to Massachusetts, and must quarantine for a minimum of 8 days after exposure. 

Details about St. John's travel, testing, and close contact policy can be found here.

Contact tracing

In the event of a positive diagnosis, the School is committed to supporting a contact tracing process as quickly and efficiently as possible.

In the event of a positive case of COVID on campus, a variety of protocols and guidelines will be used for contact tracing purposes. 

More information can be found here.

Temperature Monitoring

The School does not engage in temperature monitoring. 

Maintenance Protocols

The School has developed a multitude of maintenance protocols, including increased sanitization, cleaning, electromagnetic spraying, and changes to our HVAC systems.