If you are having trouble with your iPad, Chromebook or WiFi hotspot, the district can provide support. Click here to fill out technology support request. 

Click on the link below for directions. Setting Up Your Hotspot

Our recommendation is that you contact your home internet service provider to see if you can upgrade your bandwidth speed. Also keep in mind that gaming devices (PS4, Xbox, etc.) will drastically affect bandwidth performance, as well as any other streaming services (Netflix, YouTubeTV, etc). Our Wi-Fi hotspots are cellular, and will most likely be slower than any high-speed home internet.

Please make sure you have filled out the Technology Request Form linked above and we will contact you. Click here to fill out Technology Request Form.

According to Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that usually cause mild respiratory illnesses such as the common cold. Some coronaviruses have caused more severe illness, such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). COVID-19 is a disease caused by a new coronavirus that was not identified in humans before December 2019. Learn more: CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

People who have been diagnosed with novel coronavirus have reported symptoms that may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure to the virus:

• Fever
• Cough
• Difficulty breathing

If you have symptoms, or if you believe you have been exposed to the virus you are asked to isolate yourself and wear a mask until you get further guidance.

According to Centers for Disease Control there is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, the CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
  -CDC does not recommend that people who are well wearing a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
  -Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health
   workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  -If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

No, there is no evidence that children are more susceptible. In fact, most confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported from China have occurred in adults. Infections in children have been reported, including in very young children. From limited information published from past Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) outbreaks, infection among children was relatively uncommon.

For information on risk, please see current risk assessment. Children should engage in usual preventive actions to avoid infection, including cleaning hands often using soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer, avoiding people who are sick, and staying up to date on vaccinations, including influenza vaccine.  Additional information on prevention measures can be found here (Prevention for 2019 Novel Coronavirus).

Limited reports of children with COVID-19 in China have described cold-like symptoms, such as fever, runny nose, and cough. Gastrointestinal symptoms (vomiting and diarrhea) have been reported in at least one child with COVID-19. These limited reports suggest that children with confirmed COVID-19 have generally presented with mild symptoms, and though severe complications (acute respiratory distress syndrome, septic shock) have been reported, they appear to be uncommon. See more information on CDC Clinical Guidance for COVID-19.

There have been very few reports of the clinical outcomes for children with COVID-19 to date. Limited reports from China suggest that children with confirmed COVID-19 may present with mild symptoms and though severe complications (acute respiratory distress syndrome, septic shock) have been reported, they appear to be uncommon. However, as with other respiratory illnesses, certain populations of children may be at increased risk of severe infection, such as children with underlying health conditions.

There are currently no antiviral drugs recommended or licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for COVID-19. Clinical management includes prompt implementation of recommended infection prevention and control measures in healthcare settings and supportive management of complications. See more information on CDC Clinical Guidance for COVID-19.

Children and their family members should engage in usual preventive actions to prevent the spread of respiratory infections, including covering coughs, cleaning hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer, and staying up to date on vaccinations, including influenza.  Additional information on prevention measures can be found here (Prevention for 2019 Novel Coronavirus).

For information about handwashing, see CDC’s Handwashing website

For information specific to healthcare, see CDC’s Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings

These are everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of several viruses.

It is natural to be concerned about a new illness. If you or your child would like to talk with someone, our school counselors and nurses are available. Please contact your child’s nurse or counselor as needed. 

As adults, it’s important we remain calm with our actions and words, and share factual information. Sharing accurate information during a time of heightened concern is critical. One of the ways we can protect our community from illness is to keep rumors and misinformation from spreading.

Here are some resources you may use to talk about the coronavirus with your children: 

• Video: Coronavirus Explained for Kids
• Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus

Many of the symptoms of Coronavirus are the same as the common cold or flu. If a student meets any of the criteria listed under the “When to keep a child home due to illness” policy on the Aledo ISD Health Services page they will be sent home from school. The nature of their illness will determine when they can return to school.

This is an evolving situation. Stay up to date by consulting the following webpages:

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Coronavirus Disease
• Parker County Hospital District

Custodians will continue with regular cleaning with an added emphasis on touchpoints at all buildings and schools. Our custodians use a hospital-grade cleaner on surfaces in AISD facilities every day. Campus staff are also closely monitoring levels of soap and hand sanitizers available to our students and staff on campus in an effort to maintain the cleanest environment possible throughout the school day.

AISD has increased the frequency of cleaning touchpoints on buses. These areas are being cleaned daily by transportation staff with cleaning agents approved for killing human coronavirus.