We appreciate that MCS families stay vigilant at home in order to protect the entire MCS community, including our staff and faculty.

• Keep sick children home. If the answer to any of the question below is YES, please do not attend school. Printable checklist. Follow up with your Primary Care provider regarding COVID-19 symptoms:
  • Does the student have a temperature over 100.4 degrees?
  • Has the student been directly exposed to anyone with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days?
  • Is the student exhibiting any of the following COVID-19 symptoms (without an alternative diagnosis)?
    • Fever
    • Cough
    • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
    • Fatigue
    • Chills
    • Muscle aches and pains
    • Headache
    • Sore throat
    • Congestion or runy nose
    • Nausea or vomiting
    • Diarrhea
• Have a reliable thermometer. Health screenings start at home, so please have a reliable digital thermometer on hand to assess your child's temperature.
• Purchase extra cloth face coverings and keep them clean. Cloth face coverings may help to limit the spread of COVID-19. Wash face coverings each day. Keep additional clean face coverings in your child's backpacks.
• Practice good hygiene.
  • Cover coughs and sneezes with tissues and/or into your elbow
  • Frequently wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds - sing a worship song while you're doing it!
  • Avoid shaking hands, touching, or hugging non-family members
  • Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands
  • Use hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol) frequently
• Intensify cleaning and disinfecting efforts. Thoroughly clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces.
• Adhere to social distancing.
• Avoid unnecessary travel.  Visit the CDC website for more information about travel.
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle. We encourage all MCS community members to eat healthy foods, exercise regularly, sleep adequately, and pray often! If anyone at home needs help, please seek a licensed therapist or talk to someone you trust. Kimberly Aneed, RN, our school nurse, can provide additional resources. (714) 437-1700
• Know the COVID-19 symptoms and respond accordingly if anyone in your home presents any of the following:
  • Loss of smell or taste
  • Unusual or frequent cough
  • Temperature >100.4º degrees
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Chills
  • Muscle/body aches
  • Sore throat
  • Headache
  • Nausea and/or Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Red, swollen eyes
  • Swollen hands and feet

If any of the following symptoms present, obtain emergency medical care immediately:

• Difficulty breathing
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New onset confusion
• Inability to waken or stay awake
• Bluish lips or face