COVID-19 Rapid Testing in Sheldon ISD
Frequently Asked Questions / Preguntas frecuentes
What COVID-19 tests are used in this program?
¿Qué pruebas de COVID-19 se utilizan en este programa?
Who will be tested and when?
Testing is available for symptomatic staff and students. Rapid testing will be implemented in phases.
Phase 1: Rapid COVID-19 testing for symptomatic staff and students. Individuals less than the age of 18 must have written parent/guardian permission before testing can be performed.
Phase 2: Rapid COVID-19 testing for any staff or students who recently tested positive for COVID-19 and need a negative test result to return to school/work.
*Testing will not be available for asymptomatic staff or students in Sheldon ISD.
Sheldon ISD plans to implement each phase as deemed appropriate over the course of the next few months.
¿Quiénes serán evaluados y cuándo?
* Las pruebas no estarán disponibles para el personal o los estudiantes asintomáticos en Sheldon ISD.
Sheldon ISD planea implementar cada fase según se considere apropiado en el transcurso de los pró
When is testing available?
¿Cuándo están disponibles las pruebas?
¿Quién administra las pruebas?
Is the testing required?
¿Se requiere la prueba?
What happens if your child gets sick at home?
¿Qué pasa si su hijo se enferma en casa?
What are COVID-19 symptoms?
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported from the CDC – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms that are not normal for them may have COVID-19:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
¿Cuáles son los síntomas de COVID-19?
- Fiebre o escalofríos
- Tos
- Falta de aire o dificultad para respirar.
- Fatiga
- Dolores musculares o corporales
- Dolor de cabeza
- Pérdida del gusto u olfato
- Dolor de garganta
- Congestión o secreción nasal.
- Náuseas o vómitos
- Diarrea
What are the symptoms to qualify for rapid testing?
- Sick at Home:
- If a student is sick at home, they may call the Harris County Public Health Testing Locations and Information number at 832-927-7575 or they may access testing locations by visiting covidcheck.hctx.net.
- Sick at School:
- If a student gets sick while at school, they will be asked to immediately go to the isolation room and may volunteer to receive a test. Written permission slips will be completed prior to the test. If they choose not to test or wish to go home, they will be asked to do so immediately. This must be done quickly to reduce the spread of the virus.
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- If the test is negative, the student may or may not be allowed to remain on campus depending on their individual symptoms. All individuals will be encouraged to follow up with their physician to rule out COVID-19 or to receive an alternative diagnosis.
- If the test is positive, the student will be required to stay home for 10 days. They will also be encouraged to call their physician to let them know.
- Return to school:
- If a student tested positive within the past 10 days and needs a negative test to return to school they may call the nurse’s office on campus and schedule a test.
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¿Cuáles son los síntomas para calificar para la prueba rápida?
- Enfermo en casa:
- Si un estudiante está enfermo en casa, puede llamar al número de Información y Ubicaciones de Pruebas de Salud Pública del Condado de Harris al 832-927-7575 o puede acceder a las ubicaciones de las pruebas visitando covidcheck.hctx.net.
- Enfermo en la escuela:
- Si un estudiante se enferma mientras está en la escuela, se le pedirá que vaya inmediatamente a la sala de aislamiento y puede ofrecerse como voluntario para recibir una prueba. Los formularios de permiso por escrito se completarán antes de la prueba. Si optan por no realizar la prueba o desean irse a casa, se les pedirá que lo hagan de inmediato. Esto debe hacerse rápidamente para reducir la propagación del virus.
- Si la prueba es negativa, se le puede permitir o no al estudiante permanecer en la escuela dependiendo de sus síntomas individuales. Se les recomendara a todas las personas a que hagan un seguimiento con su médico para descartar COVID-19 o para recibir un diagnóstico alternativo.
- Si la prueba es positiva, el estudiante deberá permanecer en casa durante 10 días. También se les recomendara que llamen a su médico para informarles.
- Volver a la escuela:
- Si un estudiante dio positivo en los últimos 10 días y necesita una prueba negativa para regresar a la escuela, puede llamar a la oficina de la enfermera de su escuela y hacer sita para una prueba.
How will the information from the tests be used?
Your child’s school will call you to let you know they are experiencing symptoms and determine if the parent/guardian consents to give permission for Sheldon ISD to administer the BinaxNOW test for their child. If the parent consents to testing, prior written permission will be obtained by the nurse. The school nurse will also call to share the results after the test has been administered. Additionally, the student’s parent or guardian will receive test results via text message and will also receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.
The results will also be shared with the school/district and with the local health department to allow for public health reporting and contact tracing and to determine the stay-at-home period for individuals who test positive. Additionally, the total number of positive tests per school will also be shared with the Texas Department of State Health Services as is required by law.
¿Cómo se utilizará la información de las pruebas?
Where are the testing locations? ¿Dónde están las ubicaciones de las pruebas?
Sheldon Early Childhood Academy (SECA)
17010 Beaumont Highway
Houston, TX 77049
281-456-6800
Nurse: Monica Torres
Email: sheldoneca@sheldonisd.com
Stephanie Cravens Early Childhood Academy (CECA)
13210 Tidwell
Houston, TX 77044
281-727-2100
Nurse- Jennifer Kegley
Email: cravenseca@sheldonisd.com
Sheldon Lake Elementary (SLE)
13002 Sheldon Community Drive
Houston, TX 77044
281-727-1100
Nurse- Gladis Cortez
Email: sheldonlake@sheldonisd.com
Sheldon Elementary (SE)
17203 Hall Sheppard Road
Houston, TX 77049
281-456-6700
Nurse:Rachel Smith
Email: sheldonelementary@sheldonisd.com
Royalwood Elementary (RE)
7715 Royalwood Drive
Houston, TX 77044
281-454-2700
Nurse: Brenda Diosdado
Email: royalwoodeleentary@sheldonisd.com
E. Monahan Elementary (ME)
8901 Deep Valley Drive
Houston, TX 77044
281-454-2100
Nurse: Kiersten Smith
Email: monahanelementary@sheldonisd.com
Garrett Elementary (GE)
12077 Garrett Road
Houston, TX 77044
281-727-4200
Nurse: Mildred Torres
Email: garrettelementary@sheldonisd.com
Carroll Elementary (CE)
10210 C.E. King Parkway
Houston, TX 77044
281-727-4100
Nurse: Alma Rodriguez
Email: carrollelementary@sheldonisd.com
Michael R. Null Middle School (NMS)
12117 Garrett Road
Houston, TX 77044
281-436-2800
Nurse:Shelly Haley
Email: nullms@sheldonisd.com
C.E. King Middle School
8540 C.E. King Parkway
Houston, TX 77044
281-727-3500
Nurse: Joyce Raglon
Email: kingms@sheldonisd.com
C.E. King High School (KHS)
11433 E. Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, TX 77044
346-378-7000
Nurse: Julia Robles
Email: kinghs@sheldonisd.com
Who can I contact if I have more questions?
¿Con quién puedo comunicarme si tengo más preguntas?