Liberty Academy Handbook and Updated Guidance
Unless otherwise indicated by the Liberty Academy Board of Directors the following guidance applies. Note: Liberty Academy reserves the right to update and adjust guidance at anytime. For the most current guidance please contact us at 304-440-4204 or via email (board@libertywv.academy)
Updated School Attendance Requirements(WV Code 18-8-4): The State of West Virginia recently updated the Law as it pertains to student absentees and takes precedence over Liberty Academy guidance published in our handbook.
Please note: Liberty Academy is working to update our handbook to align with the new/updated attendance requirements outlined in the law(s) as it pertains to micro-schools.
Liberty Academy Handbook:
Cough, Fever or Sore Throat Guidance (click here): Here is a summary of the guidance released by the State of West Virginia.
When students or staff are sick with a respiratory illness:
» Students and staff who get sick should stay home and away from others.
» Students are not allowed to participate in extracurricular activities while they are home sick and potentially contagious.
» Students and staff may return to school if they:
› Are fever free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medications)
› Have symptoms that are improving overall for 24 hours.
» It is recommended that a mask be worn for 5 days upon return to school.