We have recently noticed an uptick in illnesses among our students, including cases of Influenza. The school has been working closely with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health this past week to help ensure the health and well-being of our entire school community,
We ask that you review the resources the Department has provided to families, found below.
We would also like to take this opportunity to remind families of an important protocol:
Please keep your child at home if they are not feeling well, and ensure they stay home until they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of medication.
Your partnership in adhering to this policy makes a significant difference in preventing the spread of illness and supporting the health of all students and staff.
We know that it can be challenging to balance school attendance and illness, but by staying vigilant and keeping students home when necessary, we can all contribute to a healthier, safer learning environment.
SCHOOL POLICY FOR ILLNESS (p. 27 of the Saints Joseph and John School Handbook)
Please keep your student home if there is evidence of sore throat, fever, nausea, rash, swollen glands, eye infections, etc.
School guidelines for when to return to school after an illness are:
Conjunctivitis: 24 hrs after treatment is started.
Cough: Cough no longer persistent especially with thick/constant nasal drainage.
Diarrhea: 24 hrs after last episode without use of medicine.
Fever: 24 hrs after fever-free.
Head Lice: Hair is treated and nit-free.
Impetigo: 24 hrs after treatment start; sores should be covered.
Ringworm: 24 hrs after treatment starts; area should be covered.
Strep Throat : 24 hrs after treatment starts and fever free.
Vomiting: 24 hrs after last episode without use of medicine.
