Health & Safety

Irvine International Academy is committed to maintain a safe and secure campus for all of its pupils and staff. To that end, this Comprehensive School Safety Plan covers IIA’s policies and expectations regarding the practices of each school in maintaining the security of the physical campus, responding appropriately to emergencies, increasing the safety and protection of students and staff, and creating a safe and orderly environment that is conducive to learning. All school employees receive training regarding the Comprehensive School Safety Plan upon
joining the school, and should review any changes to the Plan annually.

 

What Families Can Do to Limit the Spread  

It is going to take a concerted effort to keep our students, staff and families safe.  In addition to health and safety measures taken on our campus, we encourage families to be proactive and to reinforce the importance of hand-washing, physical distancing and face coverings to limit the spread of the Coronavirus.  Also, if a member of your household tests positive for Covid-19 or is awaiting test results, please keep your child at home and notify the school.  If your child has any symptoms associated with the coronavirus, make sure they stay home and get tested if necessary.  

Information and CDC guidelines are ever changing.  As such, information on our website is subject to change.  Please contact the main office for the most current Covid-19 information.

Resources and Information

For additional questions about the Coronavirus, visit the Orange County Health Care Agency website, which also includes a Covid-19 health line:  https://occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/

Please continue checking our ParentSquare which provides updated school information.  IIA’s top priority is to provide a high-quality education while maintaining the health and safety of students and staff.

 

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: IIA has implemented school-based mental health supports for youth across IIA. Services include, but are not limited to, assessment of social/emotional needs, individual counseling (e.g., teaching stress, coping or anger management skills) and group work (e.g., life skills or grief/loss). Services also include crisis response and linking youth and families to community-based mental health or social services. Services are provided by licensed mental health professionals who are district-based or assigned to school sites throughout IIA. Our work involves working closely with youth, parents and staff to ensure students are able to meet their academic goals.

 

MENTAL HEALTH/WELLNESS SERVICES AND RESOURCES: IIA provides school-based mental health/wellness services and resources (www.iusd.org/WeCare or www.iusd.org/department/mental-health-wellness) to students and families. These services include short-term individual or group counseling for students at the school site; short-term, solution-focused therapy for students and families through the Irvine Family Resource Center; and resource linkages to community-based mental health or social services for students and families. Services are provided by counselors or licensed mental health professionals.  Please also see the brochures below for other resources.