2021-22 RCS Return to School Roadmap archive
Rochester Community Schools supports all efforts to keep our community safe and our children in school buildings. We remain committed to following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD), and the American Academy of Pediatric.
Beginning Monday, Feb. 28, face coverings will be optional in Rochester Community Schools buildings and transportation vehicles. This update follows new COVID-19 guidance from the CDC, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and Oakland County Health Division.
It is recommended that parents and caregivers assess risk factors within their own families when making personal choices about wearing a mask. The MDHHS states that those with chronic illnesses or who are immunocompromised could benefit from masking indoors.
We continue to reinforce that at no time will students or staff be discriminated against for their vaccination or mask-wearing preferences. RCS abides by a respect code that ensures all members of our community will be safe, valued and respected.
The CDC, MDHHS and the OCHD continue to support layered mitigation strategies to prevent the spread of illness, which can include masks, vaccinations, testing if exposed or symptomatic, frequent hand washing, and staying home when sick.
With the updated guidance, schools are not required to contact trace for COVID-19. For questions regarding the OCHD school quarantine and isolation guidance, families can contact the OCHD Nurse on Call at 800-848-5533.
Together, we can help keep our community safe and students in school!
You are invited to view the following video message about the district's approach to safety for the 2021-22 school year.
Back to School Update
August 25, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
At this time, local health departments may continue to enforce mask orders as appropriate.
On Sept. 29, 2021, Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bill (SB) 82, a nearly $70 billion state budget for fiscal year 2022. SB 82 includes a provision to prohibit MDHHS and local health department from issuing or enforcing emergency orders requiring face masks for persons under the age of 18. Although Governor Whitmer did not line item veto this provision of SB 82, she did provide a signing statement when she filed the signed bill which stated this prohibition is unconstitutional and unenforceable.
SB 82 did not amend the Public Health Code, which grants local health departments the authority to issue emergency orders to control a pandemic, such as COVID-19, as well as the authority to enforce such orders with criminal and civil penalties. Therefore, local health departments may continue to enforce mask orders as appropriate.
C. Is Rochester Community Schools obligated to follow the OCHD emergency order?-
Persons in the act of eating or drinking.
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Persons under the age of four years; however, supervised masking is recommended for children who are at least two years of age.
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Persons with developmental conditions of any age attending school for whom it has been demonstrated that the use of a face covering would inhibit the person's access to education. These are limited to persons with an Individualized Education Plan, Section 504 Plan, Individualized Healthcare Plan or equivalent.
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Vaccinated teachers who are working with children who are hard of hearing or students with developmental conditions who benefit from facial cues.
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Persons who have a medical reason confirmed in writing from a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) currently licensed to practice medicine in the State of Michigan.
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Families and staff members should notify the school administrator.
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The individual should stay home and isolate for at least 10 days from the first date of symptoms or 10 days from the test date if asymptomatic AND fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications and improved symptoms.
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The district will report positive cases and any identified close contacts to the OCHD. Once OCHD receives the information, students or staff will be placed in the OCHD contact tracing system for follow up, support, and resources during the quarantine period.
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Complete a case investigation by contacting the positive case and reinforce isolation requirements.
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Place identified school close contacts into the contact tracing system and monitor during quarantine period.
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Identify close contacts outside of the school community, place them into the contact tracing system and monitor them during quarantine period.
CLASSROOM EXPOSURE SCENARIO
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MASKS
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QUARANTINE
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CONTINUE SCHOOL
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<3 Feet (contact unvaccinated) | N/A | YES | NO |
3 – 6 Feet (contact unvaccinated)
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One or Both Unmasked
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YES
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NO
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3 - 6 Feet (contact unvaccinated)
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Both Properly Masked
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NO
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YES
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<3 Feet (contact fully vaccinated)
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N/A
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NO
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YES
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3 - 6 Feet
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N/A
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NO
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YES
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OCHD recommends a 7-day quarantine with COVID-19 test. The following must be met before returning to school:
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Stay home for 10 days after exposure while wearing a mask and physically distancing from others.
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For both quarantine strategies, the following must occur:
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The safety and well-being of our community is always our priority. RCS supports healthy learning environments by thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing buildings and school buses following CDC recommendations.
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Classrooms, including high-touch areas, are disinfected at the end of each school day. Electrostatic sprayers are used in main offices, locker rooms, weight rooms, and other areas as needed.
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Buses are sanitized twice per day following the morning and afternoon routes. High-touch areas are cleaned between all bus runs.
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Hand sanitizer, masks, and cleaning supplies are available throughout the district. Building doors and windows may be open when appropriate, depending on weather and physical safety conditions.
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Water systems have been flushed. Bottle filling stations are available; however, drinking fountains remain closed.
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Air-balance contractors continue to inspect and balance air flow for our building HVAC systems. A designated employee inspects filters on a continuous basis and changes filters as needed to maximize ventilation and reduce the concentration of airborne contaminants.
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Emergency order (2021-01) for Control of Pandemic, Educational Institutions - Daycares and Schools (elementary, middle, high, and vocational), Aug. 24, 2021
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OCHD Back to School Guidance, Aug. 23, 2021
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OCHD School Quarantine Guidance, Aug. 20, 2021
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CDC Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools, updated Aug. 5, 2021
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American Academy of Pediatrics, July 18, 2021
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CDC Your Guide to Masks, Updated Aug. 13, 2021
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Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital: 248-652-5000
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Beaumont Health, Troy Campus: 248-964-5000
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St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, Pontiac: 248-858-3000
Rochester Medpointe Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic
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Rochester Hills Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic
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150 S. Main Street, Rochester, MI 48307
(248 )710-3303
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2915 Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
(248) 759-4222
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Hours: Monday – Friday 11a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday: Closed
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Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. everyday (Including Saturday and Sunday)
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*Appointment required
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*Appointment required
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Pro-Health Urgent Care of Rochester Hills
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Rochester Urgent Care
(located in the Hampton Village Center)
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1268 Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
(248) 710-2900
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215 E. Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
(248) 853-2009
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Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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*Appointment required
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*Appointment required
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Michigan Healthcare Professionals Rochester Hills
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MedPost Urgent Care of Rochester Hills
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633 East South Blvd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
(248) 434-6247 or (248) 844-6000
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3035 S. Rochester Rd, Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 289-9360
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Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Not open Saturday and Sunday
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Hours: Open every day 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.,
except Wednesdays 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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*Register on website before arriving
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*Appointment required.
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Troy Urgent Care Walk In Clinic
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Lake Orion Oxford Urgent Care
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4060 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48085
(248) 250-6420
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1455 S Lapeer Road, Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 232-0100
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Hours: Monday – Sunday 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Hours: Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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*Appointment required
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*Appointment required
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Beaumont Urgent Care by WellStreet - Rochester Hills
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3200 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills, MI 48309, (248) 809-5524
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Hours: Monday – Sunday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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*Appointment required; COVID-19 testing requires a Save My Spot or virtual visit appointment
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Resource
- MI Safer Schools Guidance for Managing Students Exposed to COVID-19, Sept. 8, 2021
- Emergency order (2021-01) for Control of Pandemic, Educational Institutions - Daycares and Schools (elementary, middle, high, and vocational), Aug. 24, 2021
- OCHD Back to School Guidance, Aug. 23, 2021
- OCHD School Quarantine Guidance, Aug. 20, 2021
- MDHHS Recommendations for Safer School Operations during COVID-19, Aug. 13, 2021
- CDC Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools, updated Aug. 5, 2021
- American Academy of Pediatrics, July 18, 202
- CDC Your Guide to Masks, Updated Aug. 13, 2021
- OCHD Mask Guidance
- Oakland County COVID-19 Public Health Toolkit for K-12 Schools, Dec. 9, 2020
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MDHHS Reporting of Confirmed and Probable Cases of COVID-19 at Schools, Oct. 6, 2020
- COVID-19 Summary for Oakland County
- COVID-19 Oakland County Schools Weekly Report
RCS 2021-22 Bell Times
High Schools
Full Day | Half Day | |
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ACE | 7:39 - 2:10 | 10:30 |
Adams | 7:30 - 2:30 | 10:45 |
Rochester | 7:30 - 2:30 | 10:45 |
Stoney Creek | 7:30 - 2:30 | 10:45 |
Middle Schools
Full Day | Half Day | |
Hart | 7:25 - 2:22 | 10:40 |
Reuther | 7:25 - 2:22 | 10:40 |
West | 7:25 - 2:22 | 10:40 |
Van Hoosen | 7:30 - 2:27 | 10:45 |
Other RCS Services
Full Day | Half Day | |
Adult Transition Program (ATPS) | 8:37 - 3:00 | 11:47 |
Caring Steps Children's Center | 6:00 am - 6:30 pm |
Elementary Schools
Full Day | Half Day | |
Baldwin | 8:10 - 3:13 | 11:25 |
Brewster | 8:10 - 3:13 | 11:25 |
Delta Kelly | 8:10 - 3:13 | 11:25 |
Hamlin | 8:10 - 3:13 | 11:25 |
Hampton | 8:10 - 3:13 | 11:25 |
Hugger | 8:10 - 3:13 | 11:25 |
University Hills | 8:10 - 3:13 | 11:25 |
Brooklands | 8:55 - 3:58 | 12:10 |
Long Meadow | 8:55 - 3:58 | 12:10 |
McGregor | 8:55 - 3:58 | 12:10 |
Meadow Brook | 8:55 - 3:58 | 12:10 |
Musson | 8:55 - 3:58 | 12:10 |
North Hill | 8:55 - 3:58 | 12:10 |
Early Childhood Special Education Programs
A.M. | P.M. | |
ECSE | 8:45 - 11:15 | 1:15 - 3:45 |
Learning Options
Families living within the greater Rochester area have two learning options to consider for their students for the 2021-22 school year. They include:
- IN-PERSON LEARNING
- RCS VIRTUAL CAMPUS offering full-time online instruction. This is a joint learning partnership that includes the child, the family, and the RCS teaching team. Families can select a semester (6-12), trimester (K-5), or yearlong commitment.
Whether families choose in-person instruction or the RCS Virtual Campus, students will be taught by highly skilled, caring RCS teachers and receive the same world-class instruction and academic credit that our community has come to expect. To enhance learning in any setting, the district has moved to a 1:1 technology model so all students have access to a device.