Mountain View Christian Academy continues to monitor the events that surround the spread of COVID-19 or Coronavirus worldwide, in the U.S. and in Virginia. We are  establishing guidelines based on the evidence presented and the recommendations set forth by the VDH (Virginia Department of Health) and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control).

It is no secret that we as a school are facing some uncharted territory as we like all schools are trying to make wise decisions and plans in light of the pandemic that our country is now under with the  Coronovirus (COVID-19). 

We continue to bathe our country, our leaders, the medical experts, and our school in prayer and are doing due diligence to stay informed so that we can make decisions based on fact, not fear and be prepared, not panicked.

You can access all of the memos sent out, resources for you to review, and current announcements right here on this page. 
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Here is what the general population can do to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, as well as other contagious diseases.

1. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
2. Use an alcohol based hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol.
3. Disinfect commonly touched areas with disinfecting wipes and/or sprays.
4. Do not touch areas around your mouth, nose or eyes.
5. Use a tissue to cover a cough or a sneeze, and throw the tissue away
6. Avoid contact with others who are sick.
7. If you or your child are sick, stay home.

Please know that the state has recommended lifting the recommendations on school attendance and the effect of absences on grades in order to prevent the spread of communicable diseases, so whereas, we want to instill strong work ethic in our students, we also want to keep our school a safe and healthy place. Please keep your child home if he or she is manifesting any of the following symptoms:

1. Fever above 100 degrees
2. Severe coughing
3. Breathing problems
4. Diarrhea (more than 1 abnormally loose stool within a 24 hour period)
5. Vomiting
6. Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
7. Untreated infected skin patches
8. Evidence of lice or scabies (must be treated at home and cleared by school personnel before returning to school)- We have a “no nits” policy.
9. Unidentified skin rashes
10. Any classified communicable disease

A child must be symptom-free for 24 hours or cleared by school personnel before returning to school.

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family resources

Below are links to valuable resources from the VDH and the CDC to help you understand better how to deal with COVID-19. There is also a link on how to talk to your children about COVID-19.

CDC Website
​VDH Website
​Interim Guidelines for Childcare and K-12 Schools
Tips on How to talk to Children about COVID-19
​Stop the Spread of Germs
​Symptoms-What to Look For
​What to do if Your Are Sick
​Ways to Get Your Household Ready ​

Letters to Families
​​March 3, 2020
March 12, 2020
March 13, 2020
​March 16, 2020
​March 17, 2020
​March 20, 2020
​​March 23, 2020
March 26, 2020
​April 3, 2020
​May 20, 2020 - Letter to Graduates
May 24, 2020 - End of the Year Wrap-Up
​Reopening Plan

MVCA Documents
​MVCA Emergency Operation Plan for Infectious Disease, Epidemics and Pandemics.​
MVCA Distance Learning Plan - COVID-19

MVCA Video Archives
March 17, 2020 - Tom and Dr. Hardman talk about the "Distance Learning Plan".
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​March 26, 2020 - Tom and Dr. Hardman discuss adjustment to the "MVCA Distance Learning" Plan