• back to school 2021

COVID Protocol

  • The protocols below illustrate when your child can come to school and when they need to stay home.

    Uplift scholars should stay home AND learn virtually through ConnectED IF:

    • They are COVID positive.
    • They have not taken a COVID test and are actively experiencing possible COVID symptoms.
    • A member of their household has tested positive for COVID, AND the scholar is not vaccinated.
    • A member of their household has tested positive for COVID, AND the scholar is showing COVID symptoms.  

    Uplift scholars MAY come to school IF:

    • They are healthy.
    • They are COVID negative.
    • A member of their household has tested positive for COVID, AND the scholar is vaccinated, AND the scholar does not have symptoms.
    • They were identified as a close contact at school, AND the scholar does not have symptoms.  

Q & A

  • Where can I see a full listing of Uplift return to instruction plans?

  • What does personal safety and well-being look like for the 2021-22 school year?

  • Will masks be required for scholars and staff?

  • Will Luminare screening be required this year?

  • Will schools be increasing ventilation, cleaning and sanitizing?

  • What learning formats will be available for the 2021-22 School Year?

  • Why is Uplift not offering virtual learning this year?

  • What are the ramifications or consequences if families choose to keep their child at home, instead of sending them to school?

  • Should my child get vaccinated?

  • What are the symptoms you should be looking out for in case you believe that your scholar might have the Delta variant version of COVID-19?

  • If a scholar is symptomatic at school, what health resources are available?

  • Will on-site testing be available?

  • Will Uplift continue to report positive cases?

  • Will staff or scholars be allowed at school if they test positive for COVID-19?

  • Will parents be notified if a scholar tests positive for COVID-19?

  • Will desks be separated in the classrooms?

  • Will students in middle school and high school be allowed to use their lockers?

  • Will public spaces on campuses be open and utilized?

  • Will uniforms be required for the 2021-22 school year?

  • Will Uplift continue to update its guidelines?


  • COVID-19 Live Dashboard


Parent Back-to-School Virtual Town Hall Meeting

  • Updated on 05/02/2022
    Originally posted on 07/01/2021