Health, Safety, and Physical Campus

No single measure can guarantee protection against a Coronavirus such as Covid-19, but we can significantly mitigate individual and community risk with a series of protective measures and community cooperation. These guidelines are continuously updated as more information and updated public health guidelines are issued. The following is a list of procedures in place at this time. We understand that some of our students and faculty may be considered high-risk; we have crafted our plans with you in mind. However, should you have additional concerns, please contact our Health Center, for students; Human Resources for faculty. We will work together to support your health. 

Community Expectations

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Students and faculty shall sign a Good Faith Commitment to Community Health, attesting to their intent not to come to school when ill; if experiencing any symptoms of Covid-19; if they have been exposed to someone with Covid-19; or subject to a mandated or voluntary quarantine. Community members will commit to notifying the Health Office of any exposure or positive Covid-19 test result and following all instructions given.

student vaccine eligibility

All students ages 12 and up, who live or are educated in New Jersey, are eligible for a Covid-19 Vaccine. The School encourages anyone who is eligible to receive the vaccine. In addition to the health benefits to the individual and our community, fully vaccinated individuals are exempt from testing, exposure, and travel quarantine.

If your student has ever experienced a severe side effect from a previous vaccination, please contact your health care provider to determine the best setting in which to receive your vaccine. Please note that 12 to 17-year-olds are only eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Use this link to register with the NJ Vaccine Scheduling System. You may also use this link to schedule appointments directly with vaccination locations as appointments become available.

 

GET THE APP!

NJ COVID ALERT

All Hun students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to download and enable the Covid Alert NJ App. The free and secure app anonymously alerts users if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19. It will never record any identifying data and all users will remain anonymous. Download Covid Alert NJ on the App Store or Google Play Store. Opt-in to receive "Exposure Notifications."

KNOW YOUR RISK

Covid-19 Risk Assessment Tool

This web-based app from Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University is a useful tool for assessing the risk associated with various activities. It was created by emergency room physicians to give you the ability to make informed decisions for your student and family.

DAILY HEALTH PROTOCOLS

  • Do not come to school when ill; if experiencing any symptoms of Covid-19; if you have been exposed to someone with any symptom of Covid-19; or subject to a mandated or voluntary quarantine.
  • While on campus, community members are required to wear masks, maintain six feet of physical distance from others at all times, follow all health safety protocols, and practice good hygiene. Masks are not required while eating or during intense aerobic activity. For masks to be compliant with The Hun School dress code, they should be free of slogans, political statements, or any logos larger than 2 inches.
  • Community members must follow all federal, state and local health mandates and quarantines; and cooperate fully with any contact tracing efforts.

Contact the Health Center

Please contact the health center for questions, to notify us of travel, symptoms, or physician clearance for campus return. 

Contact: healthservices@hunschool.org or call (609) 921 – 7600, extension 2116

INFORMATION ABOUT MASKS

The most effective homemade, store bought, or disposable masks fit snugly to the face, cover the nose and mouth, have a moisture resistant outer layer and an absorbent inner layer. Filters can be inserted between the layers for added protection. Click here for information about how to wear and care for a mask.

  • Wash your hands before and after touching your mask. Touch only the bands or ties when putting on and taking off your mask. If you must remove your mask during the day, place it carefully in a ziplock bag to avoid cross contamination of any surfaces, items, your hands or the mask.

  • Masks with exhalation valves or vents of any kind may not be worn. Face shields are primarily worn for eye protection, are not known to aid with source control, and therefore may not be worn as a substitute for a face mask. 

  • There is signifigant concern around the efficacy of bandanas or gators and therefore, they are not recommended. 
  • Masks with clear windows are only recommended for students with speech or hearing deficits. 

Physical Campus

  • Each office and classroom has been measured for safe occupancy (average of 10 students/classroom).
  • Furniture is arranged to enforce physical distancing.
  • Signage is in place to promote healthy behaviors and safe navigation.
  • The School has added ten new outdoor classrooms, strategically placed hand washing stations, and plexiglass barriers in restrooms.
  • New procedures have been implemented for the safe use of large gathering spaces such as the library and computer lab. 
  • The airflow in every campus space has been professionally evaluated and is monitored on an ongoing basis. Solutions and improvements have been made where necessary to increase ventilation. 
  • For the safety of the community, restrictions of campus access for visitors, family members, and vendors are in effect.
  • Thirty dorm rooms are designated as quarantine or isolation spaces for the year. 

CLEANING and disinfection

  • Custodial staff has been increased to ensure we can continuously clean high-touch and communal-use spaces throughout the day.
  • Staff are in the buildings all day, continuously disinfecting bathrooms and high-touch surfaces.
  • Buildings are completely disinfected each night, in accordance with recommendations from the CDC and EPA.
  • Bathrooms are thoroughly disinfected at least twice per day with spot cleaning in between.
  • We are utilizing products recommended by the EPA for use against Covid-19 and have invested in new cleaning equipment.

Counseling and Wellness

To further support overall student health, our counselors, grade-level deans, advisors, teachers, and health services will take a team approach to closely monitoring the well-being of each student. We have increased programming and resources around counseling outreach programs and are hosting small-group discussions on topics related to resilience and psychological health in stressful times. As always, we will strive for open communication with families, and 24-hour availability for assistance when needed.