Dear IVA High Families:
As we enter the final week of summer break, we want to specify our testing and vaccination policy since it is one of the four main strategies we are using to minimize COVID-19 risk.
Already Vaccinated
For those of you who have already been vaccinated, thank you for joining all of our teachers in providing what the CDC states is the best defense against COVID-19. We encourage you to bring documentation to IVA’s office, or use the electronic notifications from Los Angeles County that can be shared via https://patient.healthvana.com/, or you can scan and email the immunization card you received at the time of your vaccination to phenice.hurtado@academylongbeach.org. Without documentation, we are required to treat your child as not vaccinated.
Not Vaccinated
IVA High understands there may be reasons for not being vaccinated. At the same time, we need to ensure that all persons who are in close contact with each other are as safe and healthy as possible. For that reason, asymptomatic students who have not submitted a proof of vaccination card may be randomly selected to take our weekly COVID-19 test. These rapid tests will be provided at the school free-of-charge.
Other Measures
As a reminder, other key measures to minimize the COVID-19 spread include:
(1) requiring face masks indoors at all times regardless of vaccination status;
(2) social distancing measures enhanced by our small class sizes and small school environment; and
(3) initial screenings of all students, staff, and visitors for COVID-19 related symptoms.
We look forward to seeing each of you and are grateful to you for ensuring a healthy return, as well as your commitment to each of IVA’s students to live and learn well.
With kind regards,
James McGrath
Founding Director
