Preparing for Return to School
Resources for Students and Families
The COVID-19 pandemic has immensely changed our lives in so many ways. We know that there are measures we can take to lower the risk in our community.
See how SCUSD is preparing to Reopen Schools
You can read more about what our district is doing to go above and beyond local, state, and federal recommendations and requirements here:
Learn More about the plans, including the plan our Health Services team created to ensure our community understands and implements all the required health and safety measures.
The SCUSD school nurses and staff are planning for your return to school. These resources will help you prepare your student. If you have students with health conditions that require support at school please contact your school nurse. Please see below for things all students can prepare for and expect to do at school to reduce the risk of Covid-19
Physical Distancing
Covid-19 spreads among people in close contact. Physical distancing, also called ¡°social distancing,¡± means keeping a safe space between yourself and other people who are not from your household. To practice social or physical distancing, stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from other people in both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Avoiding close contact by practicing physical distancing is key to helping us reduce the spread of COVID-19.
/ ¨C see what physical distancing looks like on an SCUSD campus.
/ - A short story to help younger children adjust to changes due to Covid-19
Wearing a Face Covering / Mask
Cloth face coverings prevent the person wearing the mask from spreading respiratory droplets when talking, sneezing, or coughing. Since people can spread the virus even without symptoms, it is important to wear a face covering whenever we are in public so we can reduce infection in our community. Face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2.
Students and staff will be wearing masks / face coverings at school. If your child is not already used to wearing masks on a regular basis, it¡¯s a good idea to start practicing before they come to school. Children over age 2 have successfully met the challenge with patience and encouragement.
¨C These videos show what wearing face coverings will look like on SCUSD campuses
- Graphic showing the correct way to put on and take off your mask / face covering.
¨C A story for young children. Provides simple instructions on how to properly wear their masks / face cove
/ ¨C A Social Story preparing young children for wearing masks / face coverings
¨C Youth share the reasons why they wear masks
Hand Washing
Washing hands is the best way to prevent getting sick. Hand washing and sanitizing stations will be located throughout our campuses so that students and staff can wash often and avoid illness.
/ ¨C See how students will be able to practice good hand hygiene on SCUSD campuses.
¨C A simple video appropriate for younger children
/ ¨C A video with more detailed information for older students and adults
¨C This video has describes how germs get into our body to cause sickness
/ / / / ¨C Poster with step-by-step instructions and pictures for proper hand washing.
Self Care / Stress Reduction
Taking steps to prevent sickness for ourselves and others is important, and it can also be stressful. It is important to take time to relax ¨C small breaks can make a big difference!
¨C Ways you can care for yourself one small way each day
Visit our for many additional ways to relieve the stress of the day! There are resources for a variety of ages and interests.