Illness Guidelines

  • If your child will not be attending school for any reason, it is very important for you to call and notify the school office of the reason for the absence.  This helps us to keep track of illnesses among our students.  It also helps us be assured that your child is safe at home.  

    For the health of your child, other students, and school staff, it is important to know when your child should stay home due to illness. Students should stay home if they have had any of the following symptoms:

    • Fever of 100.4 or higher in the past 24 hours
    • Undiagnosed rash that is accompanied by fever or itching
    • Bad cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing
    • Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
    • Sore throat, with fever or swollen glands in the neck
    • Symptoms of being sick such as being unusually tired, fussy, pale or having difficulty waking

    If your child has strep throat or another bacterial infection, he/she should stay home until the antibiotic has been given for at least 24 hours and your healthcare provider has given permission for your child to return to school. We encourage you to seek medical attention when your child is sick and to follow your healthcare provider's recommendations about returning to school and other social activities. 

     Is it a cold or flu?

    (Source: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/coldflu.htm)