COVID-19 – Coronavirus Information
Marin Christian Academy is notified regularly by the Marin County Office of Education, our county health department and CDC to ensure that we remain informed and have the resources needed to help maintain healthy learning environments. MCA is taking proactive steps to prevent the spread of any illness, including increased cleaning protocols and reinforcing proper hygiene practices.
COVID-19 Handbook
COVID-19 Safety Handbook 20-21 - Students, Families and Teachers.
School Site-specific Protection Plan
Guidance to re-ropening Marin County Schools. Click the links below to view the documents.
Helpful Links
- Marin County Health Department – Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Update for Marin County
- California Department of Public Health Opens in new window – Official COVID-19 information and Guidance Documents from the State of California
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Opens in new window – Official COVID-19 information from the United States Centers for Disease Control
- CDC “What You Should Know” – Good summaries about how COVID-19 spreads, symptoms, prevention & treatment, etc.
- Respiratory Etiquette – CDC’s “Cover Your Cough” page
- CDC Mass Gatherings Opens in new window – New specifics for gatherings (3/15/20)
- Manage Stress & Anxiety Opens in new window – Helpful tips on how to manage stress & anxiety related to COVID-19
For Parents
Marin Christian Academy is working closely with the Marin County Office of Education (MCOE) and the Novato Unified School District (NUSD) to discuss new ways our school can and will open in the Fall.
Please remember these helpful hints to protect ourselves from any viruses:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for no less than 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Refrain from shaking hands when greeting others.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing. Cough or sneeze into your sleeve or elbow, not into your hands. You may also use a tissue when you sneeze, cough, or blow your nose. Quickly throw away used tissues then wash your hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Most germs spread when a sick person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
- Do not share food, utensils, beverages, towels, lip balm/lipstick, phones, or anything else that might become contaminated with germs.
- If you are suffering from a respiratory illness and running a fever >100 degrees, please remain home until you are well.
Resources For Schools
- CDE COVID-19 Webpage – Information including guidance for schools CDC Guidance for Schools – Official information from the Centers for Disease Control for schools, including differentiating between communities that have a known case and those that do not.
- Preparing for COVID-19: A Guide for Schools pdf
Cleaning And Disinfection
More information and details for cleaning and disinfecting of community facilities such as schools can be found on CDC’s website.