● Students MUST be fever free for 24 hours without the aid of fever reducing medications (e.g. Tylenol, Motrin, etc) before returning to school.
● Fever: If your child has a fever (100 degrees or higher), they CANNOT be in school.
● Rash: A rash may cover the entire body or only one area. A child that has a rash that is draining, has open areas or is causing the child to itch excessively should not attend school. A rash accompanied with other symptoms such as: a fever, sore throat, irritability, vomiting, etc. should not attend school. If your child is excluded from school for a rash and a physician evaluation is required, please have your child’s physician write a note that they are not contagious and may return to school.
● Vomiting/Diarrhea: A child who has vomited should wait 24 hours and be able to retain solid foods before returning to school. A child who is having frequent diarrhea stools should not attend school. If there is cramping/abdominal pain with diarrhea, the student may be more comfortable at home.
● Cough/Runny Nose: Minor cold symptoms are common and usually don't interfere with school attendance. A persistent, frequent cough and/or constant nasal drainage may affect your child's performance at school, and they may be more comfortable at home.
● Conjunctivitis and/or Strep Throat: If you suspect your child has conjunctivitis ("pinkeye") or strep throat, they should be seen by a doctor. A student needs to be on the prescribed medication for 24 hours before returning to school. A doctor's note is REQUIRED upon returning to school.
● Head Lice/Nits: Head lice is a common condition in elementary schools and is a reason for exclusion. Parents/guardians are responsible for checking their child's hair on a regular basis. If lice/nits (eggs) are found, parents should notify their school nurse and contact their physician for treatment recommendations. Upon return to school, all cases will be checked by the school nurse to ensure no lice/nits are present. Parents must accompany students back to school where the nurse will check them. For chronic cases, a doctor's note may be required for re-entrance to school as determined by the school nurse. Please note, students will be sent home if lice/nits are found. If multiple cases of lice/nits are noted within a building, families will be notified to help minimize the spread of cases. The extent of the notification will be determined by the building principal in conjunction with the school nurse.
* Documentation from The Physician: Any time your child sees their physician regarding illness, rash,injury, surgery, etc., your child must return with a note stating specific date child “may return to school” and any restrictions or limitations that may be required (no PE, recess, etc) and specific date when activities can be resumed.
**Very Important: As always, whenever your child is going to be out ill or for any other reason, please give the school a telephone call that morning by 8:30 AM. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
