Masks are not required for students, faculty and staff. However, if a student, faculty, or staff members wishes to wear a mask, they are allowed to do so.

Should a student, faculty, or staff member have a fever or other symptoms, he/she will be assessed by the nurse immediately. If the nurse deems necessary, the student will be placed in an isolation area. The parent/guardian will be called and expected to pick the student up immediately. Faculty and Staff members will be sent home immediately. The families of the students in that class/grade level who are considered close contact will be notified. The student’s classroom will be sanitized. Students, faculty, and staff must be cleared following DHEC guidelines before returning.

If a student is quarantined, Distance Learning will be available to make sure that the student stays on target. Arrangements for tests will be made during the quarantine or upon return. The student will not be allowed participate in any extracurricular activities with the school and may return after the proper quarantine CDC/DHEC protocol.

Students will be required to wash their hands and sanitize before lunch.

It is important for the children to get out of the classroom. Therefore, outdoor recess and exploratory activities will be as close to “normal” as possible. All equipment, supplies, and rooms will be sanitized after each use.

Yes. Weekly Chapel Worship time is very important at SABCS. We will hold chapel in the South Aiken Baptist Church sanctuary.

Our Athletic Director is following the SCISA guidelines closely on all aspects of team sports.

Arrangements should be made with the teacher.

Although we do not anticipate a full school closure, we want to have a plan. PHASE B: Should the need arise, we will have our High School students go to full distance learning, so that Pre-kindergarten, Elementary, and Middle School students can be further distanced through the campus for continued face-to-face instruction. PHASE C: Upon mandate of school closure by SCISA, all students will move to full distance learning.

Our Task Force of Medical and Legal Professionals, educators and parents worked to research and review the safest way to keep our students, faculty, and staff safe. These phased accommodations are based on guidelines by DHEC; with acknowledgment that guidelines are subject to change. Flexibility from students, teachers, and parents will be necessary to maintain the health and safety of our school and families.

We will monitor the situation and adjust our guidelines based on updated information from DHEC/CDC.