covid protocol
& BACK TO SCHOOL info
NOTE: IN THE EVER-CHANGING CLIMATE OF COVID-19 AND CDC, THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CITY/COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AND LAUSD PROTOCOLS... THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
COVID UPDATE
GALA is an LAUSD school and is following all directives by the superintendent. LAUSD is monitoring COVID-19 and assessing information and directives from the Centers for Disease Control Prevention, the State of California Governor, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, and other public officials and agencies. Priority #1 is the health and safety of our students, parents, teachers, and employees.
LAUSD LATEST NEWS: For the latest news, please the LAUSD page HERE.
lausd COVID TESTING
LAUSD COVID FAQ: https://achieve.lausd.net/covidfaq
LAUSD TESTING INFO: https://achieve.lausd.net/covid
LAUSD COVID HELP DESK:
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For families: (213) 443-1300
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For employees: (213) 241-2700
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The helpdesk is open 6 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday for any questions about Los Angeles Unified and the COVID-19 pandemic.
LAUSD PARENT PORTAL: https://parentportal.lausd.net
LAUSD DAILY PASS: https://achieve.lausd.net/dailypass
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TESTING AT LAUSD SITES: You can also test at any other LAUSD testing site by making an appointment (https://achieve.lausd.net/covidtestingappt) or through your Daily Pass. https://achieve.lausd.net/dailypass
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lausd PARENT PORTAL
YOU MUST HAVE AN LAUSD PARENT PORTAL ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO ACCESS THE DAILY PASS.
VIDEOS AND STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO REGISTER FOR AN LAUSD PARENT PORTAL HERE: www.galacademy.org/schoology or https://parentportal.lausd.net
I ALREADY HAVE AN LAUSD PARENT PORTAL ACCOUNT: Great! Even if coming from a different LAUSD school, you use your same account to access your LAUSD Parent Portal account at GALA.
I AM COMING FROM LAUSD BUT I DON'T HAVE AN ACCOUNT: You will need your daughter's Student ID number (which can find on her previous LAUSD's report cards) and a Parent PIN number. You can get the PIN number by emailing Mr. Hernandez in the GALA office at daniel.hernandez10@lausd.net. To register for the portal, visit https://parentportal.lausd.net
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I AM COMING FROM OUT OF THE DISTRICT, PRIVATE SECTOR, HOME SCHOOLING, OR AN INDEPENDENT CHARTER: You will need your daughter's Student ID number and a Parent PIN number. Call the GALA office to get PIN. To register for the portal, visit https://parentportal.lausd.net
lausd daily pass
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LAUSD PARENT PORTAL: https://parentportal.lausd.net
LAUSD DAILY PASS INFO: https://achieve.lausd.net/dailypass
TO ACCESS THE DAILY PASS: dailypass.lausd.net
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WHAT IS THE DAILY PASS?: The LAUSD Daily Pass is a daily health check.
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lAUSD HELP
LAUSD COVID HELP DESK:
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For families: (213) 443-1300
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For employees: (213) 241-2700
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The helpdesk is open 6 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday for any questions about Los Angeles Unified and the COVID-19 pandemic.
LAUSD STUDENT AND FAMILY WELLNESS HELP DESK:
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(213) 241-3840
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The helpdesk is open 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Please call for support with mental health, immunizations, health insurance, food & housing, enrollment, and more.
GALA HELP
COUNSELORS
The GALA Counselors are available to help you navigate your schedules and social-emotional needs.
MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Ms. Gross: rebecca.gross@lausd.net
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HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Ms. Hallinan: tara.hallinan@lausd.net
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COLLEGE COUNSELOR
Ms. Hervey: tiffany.hervey@lausd.net
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OTHER RESOURCES
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
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TeenMentalHealth.Org
TeenTherapyCenter.Com
"Finding Local Mental Health Resources during the COVID-19 Crisis" - American Psychological Association
Eating Disorder Helpline
1-800-931-2237
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
1-855-427-2736
Our House Grief Support Center
1-888-417-1444
The Trevor Project - LGBTQ Youth
1-866-488-7386
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
NOTE: IN THE EVER-CHANGING CLIMATE OF COVID-19 AND CDC, THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CITY/COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AND LAUSD PROTOCOLS... THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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LAUSD RETURN TO SCHOOL FAQ: https://achieve.lausd.net/returnfaq
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LAUSD COVID TESTING/VACCINES/PROTOCOL FAQ: https://achieve.lausd.net/covidfaq
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LAUSD PARENT PORTAL FAQ: https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/10470
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LAUSD DAILY PASS FAQ: https://achieve.lausd.net/dailypass
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OTHER FAQ
"Will my daughter have to wear a mask?"
LAUSD covid protocol is here: https://achieve.lausd.net/covid
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"If my daughter wants to wear a mask, does she have to wear a 'uniform' mask?"
No. She can wear her own mask as long as it does not have any inappropriate language, symbols, or pictures. Masks must cover the mouth and nose.
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"What if I want my daughter to do online school?"
Students must register through City of Angels, LAUSD's online learning system. You can find more info here: https://www.cityofangelsschool.org/ and here: https://achieve.lausd.net/onlinelearning
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"WHO DO I CONTACT IF MY STUDENT IS ABSENT?": Email the office or bring a note to the office explaining the absence.
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​"IS IT AN "A" OR "B" DAY?": The GALA calendar can be located HERE.
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"WHEN DOES SCHOOL START?" GALA starts on August 15, 2022. GALA follows the LAUSD calendar. You can find the yearly calendar HERE.
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"WHEN DOES SCHOOL START IN THE MORNING?": You can find our daily schedule HERE.
