[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Currently (July), Daily Health Assessment forms are required to be filled out by employees. When quarantine rules permit, the requirements for anyone visiting Brent include:

  • Face masks: No Mask, No Entry.
  • Temperature checks: Those with temperatures = / > 37.5 will be isolated and rechecked after 5 minutes. Individuals with a high temperature will not be permitted on campus.
  • Social distancing: When in line, and whenever in the presence of others, maintain a distance of no less than 1 meter.
  • Disinfectant: A disinfectant doormat is provided before entering the school premises. Sanitation stations are maintained throughout campus.
  • Observe proper respiratory etiquette:
    • Coughing and sneezing into a tissue or into a shirt sleeve if a tissue is not available
    • Disposing of used tissues properly
    • Disinfecting hands immediately by properly washing with soap and water or alcohol-based sanitizer immediately after a cough or sneeze

Self quarantine: Families and students traveling into the country, or otherwise potentially exposed to COVID-19, are requested to self-quarantine for 14 days prior to coming to schoo[/vc_column_text][thim-accordion title=”Frequently Asked Questions” 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