Missing class time at the high school level is never easy, but if you
are too sick to be in class or you are contagious, please stay home
until you are well again.

General Guidelines:

Fever:  A fever is considered a oral body temperature of 100 degrees
or higher.  A student should be fever free, without the use of
fever reducing medications such as Tylenol or Advil, for 24 hours 
before returning to school.

Vomiting:  The student should remain home for 12-24 hours after the
vomiting has subsided  

Common Cold and Cough: If your symptoms are severe, stay home, get 
some rest and drink plenty of fluids.  Consult your private health 
care professional regarding the appropriate use of over the counter 
cold and cough medications to reduce the severity of the symptoms. 
When returning to school, practice good hand washing to minimize the 
spread of germs to others.

Unexplained Rash: Any rash, particulary one accompanied by a fever, 
should be evaluated by your health care professional before 
returning to school.  A medical note clearing the student for 
attendance in school should be brought to the nurse.

Conjunctivitis: Symptoms such as excessive drainage, severe redness 
and discomfort of the eye(s)should be evaluating by your health care 
professional to rule out the possibility of a viral or bacterial 
infection.  A medical clearance note should be brought to the nurse 
upon returning to school.