Sick/Absent FAQ: This page contains answers to common questions of students 
and parents.

1. When should I keep my child home from school?
2. When may my child return to school after being sent home with head lice?
3. If my child gets a headache at school can the nurse give him medicine?
4. My child uses an inhaler, may she keep it in her classroom?

When should I keep my child home from school?

Any student with a temperature of 100 or above, or other symptoms of illness 
such as vomiting, diarrhea or an undiagnosed skin rash should stay at home 
until he has been symptom free for 24 hours, or has a note from a physician 
stating the student may return to school.

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When may my child return to school after being sent home with head lice?

Students that have been treated with lice shampoo and have no live bugs
may return to school.  Nurse Anne, or other school personel will 
examine the student before allowing her back in the classroom.

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If my child gets a headache at school can the nurse give him medicine?

Students will not be given any medication without written consent from a 
parent or guardian.  If your child has occasional mild headaches or stomach 
pains, you may bring over-the-counter medication such as acetaminophen or 
ibuprofen in unopened containers labeled with your child's name and leave at 
school for your child to use as needed.  The medicine will be kept in the 
nurse clinic at MES and MMS or in the office at MHS and will be administered 
by Nurse Anne or other trained school personel.

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My child uses an inhaler, may she keep it in her classroom?

Yes.  Inhalers used to treat asthma may be kept with the student at all 
times.  A consent form and release of liability must be signed by a parent 
or guardian.

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