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Quarantine Protocol
Quarantine applies to those who are potentially exposed to COVID-19. One who is quarantined must stay at home, avoid contact with others, even consider wearing a mask at home when with others. 

ADOM Preferred Protocol
• QUARANTINE 7 DAYS + PCR and caution until 14th day 
• 6 full days of quarantine - then 
• Testing no sooner than day 6 or later, PCR test required 
• quarantine continued until NEGATIVE results received 
• quarantine must include at least 7 full days 
• present negative results to supervisor/school 
• return to normal life after negative results and completion of 7 full days of quarantine 
• EXTRA caution for 7 more days/monitor symptoms 

If Electing Not to Test: 
• QUARANTINE 10 DAYS and caution until 14th day 
• 10 full days of quarantine 
• NO testing 
• Return to normal life after 10 full days of quarantine if NO symptoms have begun 
• EXTRA caution for 4 more days/monitor symptoms 

TESTING POSITIVE: requires ISOLATION for individuals infected with COVID-19. Isolation applies to those who have tested positive with COVID-19, whether symptomatic or asymptomatic, and lasts for at least 10 days from on-set of symptoms or date the patient tested positive. NO REPEAT TESTING is recommended or required by the CDC, ADOM or DOH. 

For any additional questions related to quarantining, please contact Mr. Steve Puryear. 

Masks are to be worn at all times on campus, properly covering the mouth and nose, except when participating in certain supervised athletic activities or when eating or drinking during lunch.

Students and faculty will be required to wear masks at all times while on campus. Student masks should be a solid color, with no words or designs, unless they are an official Cardinal Gibbons mask. Students should bring an extra mask to school each day.

By electing to return to campus, the student is acknowledging the special obligation to him/herself and their family, as well as his teachers and classmates, to govern his/her behavior and properly wear his mask. Faculty and administrators will remind students as necessary. Negligent or resistant behavior may result in disciplinary action. On-campus students who do not comply with or undermine Cardinal Gibbons COVID-19 protocols may be required to switch to Virtual Learning.

We will provide opportunities for purchasing through the campus store. Further information will be emailed out to parents. Please contact Dennis Uniforms (formerly Debbie’s Uniforms) directly on their protocols. They do have availability for online ordering.

Students will return to campus on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. 

Cardinal Gibbons will offer two models of learning for the second semester, which will begin on Monday, Jan. 4. The two options are as follows: Five (5) days of On-Campus Instruction or Five (5) days of 100% Virtual Learning. This plan is contingent upon space availability.

A blend of on-campus and virtual learning with students.

The water fountains have been shut off. Bottle refill stations are still available. We encourage you to bring your own water bottles.

Yes, the students will be moving between classrooms. We have implemented one-way stairwells and hallways to ease flow of student traffic patterns and promote social distancing.

As always, students will be expected to move directly from class to class. We may adjust the student schedule based on the results of the survey to accommodate enough time.

Our Academic Advisors are now offering in-person appointments to all students who are currently participating in on-campus learning. In-person appointments will be available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m.  

All other meetings with Counselors/Advisors will remain virtual by Zoom or phone. Students can sign up for a meeting with their assigned Advisor online. 

Due to COVID-19, Cardinal Gibbons is currently offering a limited lunch menu to all students. Utensils and condiments will be provided with each option. 

Students can use their ID card to pay for items purchased in the cafeteria through Point of Sale. 

Grab & Go Cold Sandwich $7.00
Includes chips, a cookie and a bottled water. 
Turkey breast hoagie, ham hoagie or Italian hoagie. 

Grab & Go Hot Sandwich
Includes chips, a cookie and a bottled water. 
Cheeseburger, hamburger or chicken patty $6.00
Grilled cheese or PB&J $5.00

Grab & Go Salads $6.00
Includes a cookie and a bottled water. 
Tossed or caesar salad. 
A scoop of tuna, chicken or hard boiled eggs can be added. 

Students learn virtually at home. The teacher will be teaching from the classroom.

Yes, instruction is synchronous. They will be able to ask questions by “raising their hand” in the Zoom classroom. Interaction with classmates will vary by class.

Yes. You can move to the virtual learning model but must stay in this model for the end of the semester.

If we remain on block scheduling, students may be broken into smaller groups to promote social distancing. We will occupy the cafeteria, gym and possible outdoor space.

The block schedule is subject to change. 

The school community as a whole is relying on a sense of personal responsibility and concern for others. All students, faculty members and staff are required to have their temperature checked and submit a self-health screening daily. Students will have their temperatures taken during their first-period class. Students who exhibit symptoms of fever prior to the school day should not come to campus.

Prior to coming on campus, all students must complete a COVID-19 Symptom and Wellness Screening. Students will receive the survey via email each morning. This survey must be completed every day that a student is physically on campus. If students are able to answer "yes" to any of the questions in the survey they should stay home and refrain from coming to campus, contact the Student Affairs Office, and attend class virtually until allowed to return to campus. Those who are participating in virtual learning will not need to submit a survey

If someone in your household has tested positive for COVID-19 immediately contact Mr. Puryear, Dean of Student Affairs, as soon as possible. They may need to quarantine as directed. Contact tracing will be done through the Office of Student Affairs.

If someone in your household has tested positive for COVID-19 immediately contact Mr. Puryear, Dean of Student Affairs, as soon as possible. They may need to quarantine as directed. Contact tracing will be done through the Office of Student Affairs.

If a student tests positive, they must contact Mr. Puryear, Dean of Student Affairs, as soon as possible. They must quarantine as directed. Contact tracing will be done through the Office of Student Affairs.

If a student, faculty member, or staff member is determined to have been on campus with a confirmed case of COVID-19, the Dean of Student Affairs will: 

• Notify high-risk exposures via phone call

• Notify low-risk exposures via email

Yes, students instructed to quarantine may attend classes virtually.

The COVID-19 Student Protocols covers low-risk and high-risk exposure situations, and the procedure for students in such circumstances. Please refer to that document as an important reference for students and families. The situation described in this question would be considered low-risk exposure if both students were wearing masks, and neither had symptoms. The students would follow procedure as outlined in the Archdiocese of Miami COVID-19 Protocols.

The campus is cleaned daily by our professional cleaning company 4M. In particular, they focus on high touch surfaces. During the school day, an employee of 4M cleans restrooms every two hours in accordance with the CDC guidelines.

If you are traveling out of the South Florida area you will need to complete the Archdiocesan Travel Form prior to your trip. If you plan to travel, we implore you to be cautious and adhere to all CDC recommended prevention practices out of respect for our families, faculty/staff and our community. Submit completed for to Mr. Puryear, Dean of Student Affairs. 

Please do not submit the travel form to anyone other than Mr. Puryear. 

Yes, these meetings will be conducted using Zoom as student gatherings are limited at this time. This may evolve as the situation improves.

There are numerous service opportunities available for Gibbons students, and many are listed on the Campus Ministry section of our website.

Cardinal Gibbons is committed through its mission to serve each other in a Christ-like manner. The virtue of serving others who have real needs is integral to the development of young men and women. As such, each Cardinal Gibbons student must complete a minimum of 100 hours of community service during their four years as a requirement for graduation. Each student is expected to continue to do community service at the level expected for their respective grade. Students are encouraged to continue to look for opportunities in their neighborhood, community, and beyond, during these challenging times. As the school year progresses, Cardinal Gibbons will continue to assess its community service requirements.

The goal is to begin competition once we have progressed through the phases of our return to play plan. The Cardinal Gibbons Athletic Department will continue to follow the guidelines developed by the Archdiocese of Miami, the Florida High School Athletic Association.