Health and Safety Information
At ALCS, we strive to do everything with Godly wisdom and with excellence. We need His wisdom as we make decisions to best serve the health and safety of our students, faculty/staff, and families. Our general health guidelines are below:
Proverbs 24:3 - “Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established.”
ALCS Health and Safety
Health Etiquette: Proper etiquette in relation to health and safety is expected of everyone at ALCS and is vital to our wellness here at school.
Hand Care: We encourage good hand-washing practices and hand sanitizing at school.
Respiratory Care: We encourage appropriate respiratory care when sneezing or coughing such as covering one’s mouth, coughing into one’s elbow, use of tissues, etc.
Illness and Attendance at School: We ask students, faculty, and staff to stay home when they are ill. If a student is out of school due to illness, please email alcsattendance@alcs.us OR call the school at (608) 221-1520 to report their absence.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough): Pertussis is a highly contagious disease involving the respiratory tract that is spread by direct contact with discharges from the nose and throat of an infected individual. Symptoms resemble those of a common cold - sneezing, runny nose, low-grade fever, and mild cough. Over time, the cough becomes more severe. Learn more at the CDC - Pertussis website.
COVID: In relation to Covid, ALCS follows the CDC guidelines.
As of March 2024, the CDC issued guidance that no longer recommends isolation if one tests positive for Covid. The recommendation is to stay home if sick and return to school or work once feeling better and fever-free for at least 24 hours. It is further recommended that once normal activities are resumed one should take additional precautions for the next five days to avoid getting others sick such as wearing a well-fitting mask and keeping one's distance from others. This change aligns Covid with guidance for other respiratory illnesses like the flu.
Ventilation: ALCS continues to use open classroom windows to bring in fresh air throughout the year as the weather allows. Faculty are encouraged to use our outdoor classroom areas as appropriate. All classrooms and offices have air purifiers.
We continue to share a common goal – the health and safety of our Challenger family.
As we work together, we can keep ALCS a safe learning environment for all.
ALCS continues to pray for God’s protection, provision, and wisdom as we partner with and serve each family.
We ask that you join us in praying that each week of school is a safe and healthy one!
Safety: Speak Up, Speak Out
Life Changing. Life Saving. Confidential.
Created by the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Office of School Safety (OSS), the SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT or SUSO is a comprehensive, one-stop resource center to turn to with important concerns.
Students, parents, school staff, or any community member can submit a school safety concern or threat via a website, mobile phone application, or toll-free number. Resource center staff work around-the-clock to respond to tips and to deploy a response locally by communicating directly with school administrators, law enforcement, and counselors.
SUSO is a powerful resource, but is one that must be used responsibly. Practical jokes and prank tips are not tolerated.
SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT is confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
How Can I Submit a Tip?
Tips can be submitted by:
- telephone at 1-800-MY-SUSO-1 (or 1-800-697-8761)
- text SUSO to 738477
- mobile app (android or iOS)
- SUSO website's “Submit a Tip” button.
What Happens if Someone Reports a False Tip (ex: a joke or to get someone else in trouble)?
The information that you provided on the tip form must be true and correct to the best of your knowledge. In addition to other potential consequences, knowingly providing false information, or intentionally providing information designed to harass, frighten, intimidate, or abuse another, may be investigated by law enforcement and potentially prosecuted.
