COVID-19 Updates for 2022-2023

Q: What should we do if someone in our household tests positive for COVID-19?

A: Notify attendance@mttam.org and include the date the test was taken and the date that symptoms started.  Please follow the Quarantine and Isolation Guidance published by MCPH. 

Q: What should we do if a student in our household is directly exposed to COVID-19? 

A: It is critical that families notify attendance@mttam.org if a student is directly exposed to someone with COVID-19. For example, if a student is exposed to a parent/sibling at home, a close friend outside of school at a playdate, while in a carpool, or at a gathering outside of school (birthday parties, dinners, non-school sports games, etc.) Guidance is based specifically on exposure type.

Q: What should our student do if someone in our household tests positive for COVID-19?

A: Students may continue to attend school, but must mask while indoors and take an antigen test each morning prior to arriving for 7 days after the symptoms began for the positive household member or test date of the positive household member if they did not have symptoms and upload test results to Primary Health each morning before school. Exposed individuals should stay home and test if they become symptomatic at any point even with a negative antigen test.  If the exposed individual is symptomatic but has received a negative test result, a PCR test is recommended.

Q: What should we do if someone in our household is sick or exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms?

A: If your child has any cold symptoms, even if mild (such as a minor sore throat or runny nose), please keep them home from school, administer an antigen test and notify attendance@mttam.org.  If the test is negative AND symptoms have significantly improved in 24 hours, they may return to school.  If the test is negative but symptoms have not significantly improved within 24 hours, stay home and retest in 24-48 hours.  Also consider testing for the flu or obtaining a PCR COVID test.  Please upload all test results (even if negative) to Primary Health.

Q: Are MTS guidelines the same as the CDC guidelines?  

A: Not exactly. Our policies are largely determined by rules from the Marin County Office of Public Health and the Marin County Office of Education. 

Q: What is the schedule for PCR testing on campus?

A: We are not currently conducting weekly PCR testing on campus but antigen tests are available. If you wish to have your child PCR tested, here is a link to the various test sites in Marin.

Q: How will I know if someone in my child’s classroom has tested positive and will the whole class be tested? 

A: We will be creating a dashboard accessible on the MTS website portal where you can view the latest COVID cases. If there are three or more cases in a grade or homeroom, a specific communication will be sent to that group through Parent Square. You will receive notifications depending on your Parent Square notifications. 

Please refer to the Marin County Isolation, Quarantine, and Travel Guidance for guidance on what steps need to be taken if your child has been exposed outside of school or within the household.

Q: What is the protocol after returning from Out of State or International Travel?

A: Students may continue to attend school and extracurricular activities, but should test on day 5 following their return from travel.

Q: What percentage of students and faculty are vaccinated at MTS?

A: Students - 84% vaccinated / Staff - 97% vaccinated

Q: Are masks still required this year?

A: Students may continue to attend school and extracurricular activities, but should test on day 5 following their return from travel.

Following the guidance from the Marin County Office of Public Health, masks are now strongly recommended in all indoor school settings but are not required with the following exceptions.

We will ask students to mask if:

• If there is an outbreak within your child's classroom
• If the student had close contact with a household member that tested positive

In accordance with Public Health recommendations, in the event of the above exceptions masks will be required indoors for 5 days after last contact and testing is recommended on day 5.

Q: Are vaccines and boosters required to visit or volunteer on campus?

A: No. Volunteers or campus visitors do not need to be vaccinated.

Q: What are the protocols for school sponsored and/or private events?

A: Large gatherings (i.e. school assemblies) are allowed indoors and outdoors. Masks are strongly recommended for participants and attendees. For certain indoor events, proof of a negative COVID test may be required. MTS students are required to follow Marin County Public Health guidelines in all off-campus activities including private events, sports and other extracurricular activities.