NCS Covid Testing Protocol:
 
Due to their accuracy, North Cross School only accepts PCR tests (not antigen tests). However, we will accept antigen, rapid and home tests if the result is positive. 
If a student, faculty, staff or volunteer misses full-school testing, they will need to secure a PCR test elsewhere. Negative results must be sent to Pam Moskal, RN (NCS Covid Testing Coordinator) at pmoskal@northcross.org before the individual may return to campus. 



Quarantine Policy

• People with a positive result must isolate for 10 days from the test or symptom onset (whichever comes first); day 1 starts a day after the test or symptom onset, and the person can return to school on the 11th day.
• If a family member (or anyone living in the same home) is positive, even if the negative person is vaccinated, the negative person(s) will need to be tested curbside 5 days from the person’s positive result. Day 1 starts the next day, and siblings may return on the 6th/7th day -- after receiving a negative test from the 5th day. Our PathGroup lab USUALLY provides results within 24-48 hours.
• If directly exposed, a curbside test is needed 5 days from the last contact, day 1 starts the next day. The exposed person may return on the 6th/7th day -- after being tested on the 5th day.
• There is no distinction between a vaccinated and an unvaccinated person once they have been identified as being in close contact. Vaccination status is used as a factor in determining who is considered to have been in close contact, however.
• Once someone tests positive for Covid, there is no need to test again with NCS until 3 months have passed. People often continue to test positive for up to 3 months but are not considered contagious. After 3 months, regular school testing shall resume.