Will face coverings be part of the uniform for all grades?
The St. John’s face-covering policy meets Dallas County Health and Human Services and CDC requirements. Masks must be worn from the time a student or employee exits a car (or enters campus in the case of walking/biking) until he or she returns to the car or exits campus. Students may remove masks when maintaining six-feet of distance from another person if provided permission by a faculty member, such as when eating or drinking or taking breaks outdoors. Faculty may allow students to remove masks during recess and P.E. if students are outdoors and maintaining physical distance. Employees may remove masks when working alone in a classroom or office. Masks are part of the safety protocols and are a required part of the uniform.
- Masks must fully cover the nose and mouth, fit snugly against the side of the face, allow for breathing without restriction, and be comfortable enough to be worn all day or for extended periods of time.
- Masks must include multiple layers fabric or be disposable surgical masks (not N95 masks).
- Masks must be secured with adjustable or elastic loops. No tie closures.
- Masks may not have vents.
- Bandanas, gaiters, and gaping or flowing face coverings are not permitted.
- Face shields are not considered equivalent to face masks and are not permitted by students unless they are worn in addition to a mask.
- Faculty may use a face shield when actively teaching in a classroom and maintaining 6’ physical distance from any other person.
- Masks may not have any written messages. Any pattern or design on a mask should be appropriate for a PK-8th grade school. If a mask distracts from learning, the student will need to replace it.
- Students should have an extra mask with them each day.
