2021-22 School Year COVID-19 Protocols
Face Masks Required
Due to the increase in the Delta variant, Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit will begin an indoor mask mandate on Monday, August 2. All students, regardless of vaccine status, will be required to wear a face mask when inside the school building. The only exception will be when eating lunch. The school continues to ask parents to get their children vaccinated as that is the most effective way to stop the spread of this virus. If your student has been vaccinated and you have not yet submitted a copy of the student's vaccine card, please email a photo of the vaccination card to clinic@cristoreyatlanta.org.
If Your Student is Sick
If your student is sick, keep your student home from school and report the student's absence to the school by 7:30 am by emailing esamaniego@cristoreyatlanta.org or calling 404-637-2800. Have your student tested if your student is showing symptoms of COVID-19. If your student tests positive for COVID-19, inform the school immediately at clinic@cristoreyatlanta.org.
COVID Protocol - Exposure to COVID-19
If your student has been in close proximity to a student who tests positive, you will be contacted by the school with the following instructions:
- If your child is unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, your child needs to be tested for COVID-19 and report the results to the school clinic at clinic@cristoreyatlanta.org immediately. If the test is negative, your student should quarantine at home for 10 days and can return to school after that time if your child has no symptoms of COVID-19. If your child tests positive, your child must quarantine at home for 14 days before returning to school.
- If your child is fully vaccinated and your child has no symptoms, your child does not need to quarantine at home following an exposure and can continue to attend school in person and participate in other activities. The CDC recommends that your child still be tested. The test results should be sent to the school clinic at clinic@cristoreyatlanta.org. Your child should continue to wear a mask in school and also wear a mask in other indoor settings for 14 days or until the child receives a negative test result.
If your child is in quarantine, all the student’s schoolwork will be posted in Schoology. Teachers will work with your student to make up any missed quizzes, tests, or assignments.
If you do not hear from the school, then your child has not been exposed. Your child can continue to attend school and does not need to be tested.
Notify the Clinic if Your Student Has Received the COVID Vaccine
All students participating in sports, clubs, retreats, and other activities must be fully vaccinated. In addition, some corporate partners are requiring that their student workers are vaccinated. Send your student's vaccine information to the clinic today. Please email clinic@cristoreyatlanta.org.
Safety protocols are in effect for all students, faculty, and staff coming into the school building. Visitors are permitted at this time, however, visitors must wear a face mask at all times.
If you are a Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School family in need, please email communications@cristoreyatlanta.org for information and resources.
Rental Assistance Program
There are funds available in the State of Georgia to assist tenants and landlords who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please go to Georgia Rental Assistance (ga.gov) to find out more and apply if you qualify.
State of Georgia COVID-19 Response
The state of Georgia has a new COVID-19 hotline. If you believe that you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, please contact your primary care doctor, an urgent care clinic, or your local federally qualified healthcare center.
Public Hotline (844) 442-2681
COVID VACCINE in Georgia
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Local Public Health Organizations
Georgia Department of Public Health
Clayton County Board of Health
Cobb and Douglas Public Health
Fulton County Board of Health
Gwinnett Newton Rockdale County Health Departments
Family Support
The Family Needs Team continues to partner with Catholic Charities Atlanta (CCA) to meet the needs of our families during this time. CCA has a program that helps eligible families find and apply for benefits when needed.
If you are eligible and need assistance applying for SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits please call 404-710-2733 or email ssierra@ccatlanta.org.
Food Locator
Find food resources for your family using your zip code. https://www.acfb.org/get-help/
Atlanta Community Food Bank COVID-19 Response - where to find food
Individuals can text "findfood" for responses in English to 888-976-2232, or "comida" for responses in Spanish to 888-976-2232.
MUST Ministries
To help the many at-risk students and their families who do not have enough food during the closing of schools due to COVID-19, MUST is coordinating the MUST Food Rapid Response program. Find information on the MUST Ministries website here.
The Giving Kitchen
The Giving Kitchen will assist families who work in the restaurant industry. For information go here.
Additional Resources
Catholic Charities Atlanta
Catholic Charities Intake/Family Stabilization Line: 770-429-2369
United Way - 211
International Rescue - Eligibility requirements, see below
Eligibility: Refugee or asylum status in the US for less than 5 years, loss of income due to COVID 19 (this must be documented somehow- through a text, letter, etc. that clearly states a cut in hours or lay off due to COVID-19), and be willing to accept a referral to their employment services to receive help in finding additional employment.
Referral process: Contact Mr. Perez at lperez@cristoreyatlanta.org for additional information and to be referred directly to the organization.
Affordable Internet Programs
Resources for Low-Income & Immigrant Atlanta/Metro-Atlanta Residents
Mental Health and Crisis Resources
In these challenging times, we are better together.
Many of our supporters have asked how they can help Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis. The most immediate need is for our school families who are struggling. Kindly consider making a gift to the newly established Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit Family Fund so that we may help school families through this crisis. Providing families with temporary financial relief to meet their rent, grocery, and utility bills will help ensure that our students remain committed to their studies and will provide much-needed security in these unstable times.
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