This Week
The CDC has published a revised set of Indicators and Thresholds for Community Transmission of COVID-19 (reported over 7 days) in it’s new Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools through Phased Mitigation. To see the indicators for Williamsburg and James City County click on the buttons below.
Health Metrics and On-Site Learning
Determining the safest learning environment for students, requires a thorough evaluation of data from the state and local health departments and guidance from the Virginia Department of Education. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) uses a number of indicators including CDC metrics to determine community spread of COVID-19 and the risk of transmission in schools. WJCC Schools uses data for Williamsburg, James City County, and the larger Peninsula to determine movement between Paths for Learning and the number of students in school buildings.
Key Mitigation Strategies Implemented at Schools
WJCC Schools has adopted the following mitigation measures. Our ability to implement them at every school, every day will impact the number of students we are able to bring on site for learning.
- Consistent and correct use of masks
- Social distancing to the largest extent possible
- Hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette
- Cleaning and disinfection
- Contact tracing in collaboration with local health department
