WCA COVID/Illness Policy 2022-23 

Parents/Guardians/Caregivers are asked to prescreen at home for all illnesses including COVID. Any student displaying symptoms of a fever of 100 or more without fever reducing medicine OR irregular respiratory symptoms (coughing, difficulty breathing, etc.) should not be brought to school. 

‍Faculty/Staff, likewise, are advised to stay at home if displaying symptoms of a fever of 100 or more without fever reducing medicine OR irregular respiratory symptoms (coughing, difficulty breathing, etc.) 

1. Procedures for a WCA student/faculty/staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19:

• A WCA student/faculty/staff member who tests positive for COVID-19 must notify the school office (967-5466) or Head of Schools (931-308-8691). 
• They must quarantine for a minimum of 5 days after onset of symptoms and may return after they are without fever for 24 hours (without fever-reducing medication). *Day zero is symptom onset day. 
  

2. Procedures for a WCA student/faculty/staff member with someone in their household who has tested positive for COVID-19:

• In this case, a WCA student/faculty/staff member must notify the school office (967-5466) or Head of Schools (931-308-8691). 
• They must quarantine for a minimum of 5 days. After onset of symptoms, they may return after they are without fever for 24 hours (without fever-reducing medication). *Day zero is symptom onset day. 

3. Procedures for a WCA student/faculty/staff member who is exposed to someone who has tested positive test for COVID-19: 

• A WCA student/faculty/staff member who is exposed may be advised to: wear a mask while at school and monitor for symptoms. 

All sports teams/events will follow the current/updated TSSAA guidelines.

In the event of changes, these guidelines are subject to modification throughout the year.