BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE BIOTECH ACADEMY AT RUSK ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

We ask for your patience with arrival and dismissal. We have a systematic process to get students in and out of school as safely and efficiently as possible. Modeling rule/law-following, safety, and respect will benefit our children in countless ways!

Arrival:

• Students who arrive at school by car may be dropped off curbside at the FRONT of the building beginning at 7:45 a.m.
• Students must remain in vehicle until temperature is taken by a Wellness Team Member.
• Students who fail temperature screener will not be allowed in the building.
• Students who pass temperature screener will exit vehicle wearing proper PPE and enter through the main entrance doors.
• Students who arrive after 8:30 a.m. must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to the front office to sign in.
• Students who arrive after 10:30 a.m. will be counted absent for the day.

Dismissal:

• All bus riders will be dismissed to the bus pick up area near the BACK of the school.
• Parents/guardians should pick up car riders at the FRONT of the school. This enhances safety by separating bus transportation from cars.

Face to Face School Supply List

• Laptop & Charger (Don’t forget to charge your laptop every night!)
• Backpack
• Pencil & Pens
• Spiral Notebook
• Headphones

Entry Screening Protocols

• All students, visitors, and vendors will undergo daily screenings conducted by BCMBAR Wellness Teams .
• All will be asked if they are experiencing any symptoms. Those who respond ‘yes’ will be isolated, sent home, and referred to medical care, if needed. Those who respond ‘no’ will be forwarded to temperature screening.   
• All who are not experiencing symptoms and meet temperature screening standards (under 100 degrees) will be allowed entry.
• Additionally, all students, parents, employees, visitors, and vendors must self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms, check their temperature before coming to any district school or building, and stay home when sick.

Uniform Policy

• For the 2020-2021 school year, our school uniform policy will be suspended. However, students must wear appropriate clothing, free of holes and tears and without vulgar, profane or inappropriate words or pictures. Students must also wear shoes that have no open-backs or open-toes. Rusk administrators will determine if any issue related to student dress, including any not listed above, is a violation of the student dress code. Students in violation of dress code will receive consequences deemed appropriate by Rusk administration.

Personal Protective Equipment Protocol

• All students, employees, visitors, and vendors are required to wear masks that cover both their nose and mouth

• throughout the school day while on campus.

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