Helpful Information About COVID for Parents:

Helpful Information about COVID for Parents:
 
  • If your child has two or more symptoms that are associated with COVID, they may return to school when symptoms have improved.
  • If your child has a fever (greater than 100.4), they may return to school once they are fever-free for 24 hours WITHOUT fever reducing medications. 
  • If your child is a close contact of an individual who has COVID virus, please contact your medical provider or the Rutherford County Health Department (at 615-898-7880) for guidance. RCS permits students to remain in (or return to school) if they are exhibiting no symptoms themselves. If your child is absent due to a close contact, please notify the school's Attendance office (Mrs. Jerkins) when your child will be returning to school.
  • If your child is a Household Contact, please contact the RC Health Department (at 615-898-7880) for guidance. If your child is absent as a household contact, please notify the school's Attendance office (Mrs. Jerkins) when your child will be returning to school.
  • If your child has tested positive for COVID, here is a link and QR code that will be help you determine a return to school date. If your child is absent due to having COVID, please notify the school's Attendance office (Mrs. Jerkins) when your child will be returning to school.
 

 

Click this link

or scan the QR code below

for the TN Dept. of Health Recommendations for Isolation and Quarantine

 

RCS COVID HOTLINE 615-904-3892QRCode