If weather conditions are severe enough to warrant closing, LJA will follow the school closing/school delay of St. Paul Public Schools. If we should need to close early, we will send an email blast and a Robocall to alert all families. Please make sure we have your up-to-date contact information. Please read the E-learning Policy to explore details.

Masks are no longer required during times of low to medium community levels of COVID-19 in Ramsey County. Masks will be required when community levels of COVID-19 in Ramsey County are high. LJA does strongly recommend wearing masks for those in the below situations, regardless of community levels:

Those who are unvaccinated or not eligible for the vaccine

People who are immunocompromised or at high risk for a severe reaction to COVID-19

Staff working with immunocompromised individuals and those ineligible for the vaccine

Ill students being evaluated by the health office or waiting to be picked up to reduce the potential spread

Students riding SPPS Transportation and other vehicles as part of instructional programming to and from school.

When masks are REQUIRED due to High Levels of transmission rate within Ramsey County the mask will need to cover the nose and mouth, while indoors by all individuals. And outdoors by all individuals, who are unable to maintain 3 feet distance between participants. Any scholar or staff member who is medically, physically or behaviorally unable to wear a mask must provide documentation and will then be required to wear a face shield. Masks must be worn at all times during physical activity (e.g., when exercising in a gym, fitness center, or during recess), regardless of the level of physical exertion.

Masks should not have words or logos other than the LJA logo. LJA will have disposable masks available to students and staff who are in need of one during the day.

LJA’s advisory teachers will review the scholar and family handbook at yearly home visits. It is imperative that families read through the handbook with their scholar(s). Please read the Scholar and Family Handbook to explore details.

Student transportation is provided through St. Paul Public Schools. LJA students share buses with Ramsey Middle School students. Please read the BUS Guidelines Policy to explore details.

Bus stops are determined by the addresses of enrolled LJA students living within the city of Saint Paul and residing more than one mile from the school. Students living outside of St. Paul proper can ride the bus from a nearby bus stop if they choose.

Masks MUST be worn on all public transportation.

For any additional information contact Lyssa Cook at lyssac@laurajeffreyacademy.org.

Date Approved: 5/16/2012, Revised: 8/11/2022, Approved by: Board of Directors

The purpose of the LJA Uniform Policy:

To create an environment where competition is limited and learning is paramount

To minimize commercialism as a scholar value

To focus attention on the pursuit of scholarship

To contribute to shared identity within the LJA community of learners

Scholars are NOT allowed to alter/change their uniform in any way by cutting or writing on uniforms. If the shirt does not have the LJA logo displayed on the outermost layer, it is not considered proper uniform attire.

If a clothing item is NOT listed, it does NOT comply with the proper LJA dress code:

Tops

MUST bear the LJA logo. The logo must appear on the outermost garment. Options are as follows:

LJA t-shirts, baseball shirts, official club shirts or official team shirts and/or hooded sweatshirts with the school name.

To add warmth, scholars may wear a shirt of any color and design underneath any of the above logo garments.

Bottoms

MUST be plain (no words, logos, or advertising) and must adhere to the following. Pants, shorts, capris, skirts or skorts must be long enough to ensure health and hygiene standards are followed when standing and/or sitting.

LJA Athletics or Activity Shirts

LJA scholar athletics or activity shirts are allowed to be worn as uniform shirts.

Other

Footwear and all other attire should be comfortable and appropriate for an active learning environment. Shoes must have a sole, should fit, and be in good condition for safety reasons. Shoes must be worn at all times. Scholars will be asked to change footwear that is unsafe.

Hats without logos, team names or advertisements are allowed. Sunglasses may not be worn on the face during class time. Scarves, jewelry, tights, hair accessories and colorful socks are allowed.

Uniform and Dress Code Violation Protocol

Scholars are expected to come to school in uniform each and every day and remain in uniform throughout the day. Scholars will not be allowed to continue with the school day out of uniform.

Families will be called and asked to bring in a change of clothing. It is required that scholars bring an extra change of clothing to keep at LJA to prevent any out-of-classroom learning. If this is not a possibility, scholars will be given a clean top and/or bottom to wear until the end of the school day.

LJA Staff is required to be fully vaccinated or participate in frequent testing, as aligned with the Minnesota Department of Health’s recommendation. Please read LJA’s Vaccination Mandate to explore details.

Scholars are only allowed to have water in the classroom. We ask that all soda and sugary drinks stay at home. Please read the Wellness Policy to explore details.

FREQUENCY OF TESTING AND REMEDIATION: Water at Laura Jeffrey Academy must be tested for lead at least once every five years by LJA’s lessor.

• POSTIVE TEST RESULTS: A school with a buildingthat provides cooking or drinking water that finds lea (at or above five parts per billion in any water fixture) must:

  • Immediately shut off the water until the hazard has been remedied as verified by a retest

  • implement a plan to ensure students exposure is reduced to below five parts per billion as verified by a retest

  • RETEST: Schools must test for presence of lead AFTER completing remediation activities to confirm lead levels below five parts per billion

NOTICES:

ANNUAL REPORT NOTICE: Laura Jeffrey Academy will send parents an annual notice that includes:

• their annual testing and remediation plan

• information on how to find test results

• description of remediation information efforts on the district website

WEBSITE: Laura Jeffrey Academy will annually update the lead testing and remediation plan on the school website.

HANDBOOK: Laura Jeffrey Academy will include official school handbooks or school policy guides information on how parents may find the test results and a description of remediation efforts on the school website and how often this information is updated.

PARENT NOTIFICATION OF POSITIVE TEST: IF a test reveals the presence of lead at or above five parts per billion Laura Jeffrey Academy will within 30 days of the test result remediate the presence of lead to below five parts per billion (verified by a test) OR directly notify parents of the test result.

REPORTING:

REPORTING TO COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH: Stating July 1, 2024, schools must report test results and remediation activities to the commissioner of health by July 1st each year to be posted on the department website by school sites.

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