Choose ‘School Site’, either test type, and simply note Elk Ridge as the school. As long as you are in the system at all, we’ll be able to test your student. Don’t worry if it says Maverik Center on any part of the process; you’ll still test here with us.
UPDATE ON TESTING:
Thank you for your patience and support as we work through COVID-19 testing. We have two quick updates to share with you regarding on-site testing at Elk Ridge:
- Anyone in the vehicle can be tested for COVID during Friday’s testing from 4-7 pm, thanks to tremendous efforts on the part of the county and state health departments.
- The pre-registration link has sometimes returned the default testing information for the Maverik Center. As long as you have registered at all, regardless of location, test type, or time, you will be able to be tested at Elk Ridge with both a rapid and PCR test on either Friday or Monday.
ORIGINAL TESTING INFORMATION
Parents and Students:
We are notifying you because Elk Ridge Middle School has experienced a significant increase of positive COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks. Because Elk Ridge now has over 30 cases on the County dashboard, the law requires us to conduct school-wide COVID-19 testing in order to continue in-person learning.
In partnership with Salt Lake County Health Department, we will be conducting COVID-19 testing at Elk Ridge Middle on Friday, April 30, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Monday, May 3 during school. We will administer two tests at the same time for each student: a rapid test and a PCR (saliva or nasopharyngeal) test.
Students who do not get tested by Monday, May 3 will be able to return to in-person learning on Monday, May 10th.
Rapid Tests
- Students should not eat or drink for 30 minutes before they are tested.
- Results of the rapid test will be emailed shortly after testing.
- If a student’s rapid test result is negative, they will be able to continue learning in person while they wait for PCR test results.
- If a student’s rapid test result is positive, they will need to isolate for 10 days from the date of the test and learn virtually until they return.
PCR Tests
- Students should not eat or drink for 30 minutes before they are tested.
- PCR test results are typically emailed within 24-48 hours.
- If the rapid and PCR test results do not match, the PCR result is final.
- If a PCR test comes back positive, a student will need to isolate for 10 days from the date of the test and learn virtually until they return.
Friday, April 30, Drive-through Testing (4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
We strongly prefer that your student be tested on Friday to minimize disruptions to learning. You must pre-register your student for testing at this link prior to arriving on Friday. You will also need to sign physical copies of this release of information and this consent for testing. When you arrive, please follow the pathway used during daily drop-off and pick-up in front of the school. You will not need to leave your vehicle. If you are unable to print and sign the forms, we will have them available on site, but the online pre-registration must be completed prior to arrival.
Monday, May 3, In-School Testing
Even if they did not test on Friday, your student may attend school on Monday if they have pre-registered for testing and bring signed consent forms. You must pre-register your student for testing at this link before sending them to school. You will also need to sign physical copies of this release of information and this consent for testing. Students will be tested throughout the day during class time.
Students Who Participated in COVID Testing at Elk Ridge on April 26
If your student participated in COVID testing at Elk Ridge this past Monday, April 26, your student is not required to be tested again unless they have symptoms.
A Note on End-of-Year Academic Testing
We will be administering end-of-year academic testing over the next few weeks, and any student who is quarantined or receives a positive COVID test result will either be able to make up end-of-year testing upon their return or will be excused from the test.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue working together to keep our school and community safe.