Focus On Campus

Below summarizes CUNY's approved HCCS alignment to CDC guidelines for the SY 2022-23.  The K-12 student experience with COVID-19 protocols will largely mirror the DOE; CUNY protocols remain in place for students taking classes at Hunter College and for Faculty, Staff and Visitors.

The Hunter College Campus Schools, under CUNY’s direction, follows the CDC’s guidance for individuals who are required to isolate.  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html

 

As HCCS monitors the best practices for the health and safety of our community and balances the needs of our academic priorities, we remind you that the plan is subject to change based upon new federal, state and city guidance.

 

 

If you have been exposed to COVID-19:

 

If an exposed individual tests positive/develops symptoms for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status:

 

 

Day 0 is your first day of symptoms or a positive viral test. 
Day 1 is the first full day after your symptoms developed or your test specimen was collected.
If you have COVID-19 or have symptoms, isolate for at least 5 days.

 

 

If a student must isolate and needs academic support, please contact the appropriate Assistant Principal for assistance:

HCES  (Gr K-6) Mr. Adisa eadisa@hccs.hunter.cuny.edu
HCHS  (Gr. 7-9) Ms. Zenon jz3217@hccs.hunter.cuny.edu
HCHS (Gr. 10-12) Ms. Antonio ma7246@hccs.hunter.cuny.edu

HCCS faculty and staff are subject to CUNY isolation and random testing protocols for employees.  Employees must contact Hunter College if they test positive and must notify their direct supervisor.

 

When a positive case is reported in an HCES class, the ES main office assistant will notify the class parents that a case has been reported.  The school will not engage in individual contact tracing.

 

HCHS students are expected to notify close contacts of potential exposure; the school will not engage in individual contact tracing.

 

CUNY is tracks positive cases and maintains a public reporting dashboard which will continue to be updated with HCCS information. You will find HCCS positive COVID-19 cases reported here: https://www.cuny.edu/coronavirus/#tracker

 

 

Vaccination is not mandated for K-12 students but it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. 

Vaccinated students are invited to upload proof of vaccination status to the school.   Contact the Campus Schools Director's Assistant, Ms. Van Schendel at ev51@hccs.hunter.cuny.edu  If your child has received a booster shot, please upload that information here:  https://forms.gle/1GEAXmgSGr1Ns6kb9

Vaccinations are no longer required to participate in high-risk extracurricular activities including high-risk PSAL sports. (11/1/22)

Vaccination is required for all CUNY employees.

Vaccination (or proof of negative PCR test within 5 days) is required for visitors to CUNY campuses.

Vaccination for eligible individuals (including booster shots) can be obtained through H+H/Met as well.   Contact Ms. Van Schendel for more information ev51@hccs.hunter.cuny.edu for more information.