Fever – A temperature greater than 100.4°F is considered a fever. Your child
should be fever free, without the use of fever reducing medication, for 24
hours before returning to school.
Vomiting and Diarrhea – Your child should be symptom free for at least 12
hours before returning to school.
Rash – A rash is usually a sign of a viral illness. It may also be a reaction
to a medication or chemical (plant, detergent). If your child has an unusual
rash or it is associated with a fever - contact your doctor. Keep your child
home until you have discussed the rash with your doctor.
Cold, sore throat, cough – Children average six to eight colds per year. Your
child may attend school if there is no fever. If cold and cough symptoms are
associated with a fever or they do not readily improve, call your doctor.
Strep throat - A sore throat in conjunction with a fever, headache or stomach
ache may indicate strep throat. Your child must complete 24 hours of
medication and be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing
medication before returning to school.
Conjunctivitis (pink eye) – The signs and symptoms of conjunctivitis are when
the white part of the eye is red; eyes are itchy and produce a yellow or green
crusty discharge. If suspected, contact your physician before coming to
school. Your child may attend school 24 hours after treatment starts.
Chicken Pox – Please contact the school nurse.
In order to keep everyone healthy and ready to learn it is important to keep
your child home if they are ill.