Children spread germs very quickly and easily without knowing it, even though they are reminded to wash their hands and cover their coughs and sneezes. These seemingly small illnesses can have a serious and/or detrimental effect on anyone who is immuno-compromised or immuno-deficient. We have several students in the above categories attending Glen Ridge Schools. For us to prevent the spread of germs from one student to another and to safeguard the health of both the students and the staff, here are some guidelines that should help you in making an informed decision about whether or not to send your child to school. If your child is sick please keep him/her home.
Strep Throat protocol is that students may return to school 24-48 hours after the first dose of antibiotic therapy has been started. The student must feel well enough to attend, and must not present with any other signs or symptoms, such as elevated temperature. (The strep virus can cause scarlet fever/scarlatina if left untreated)
Fever is a fever of 100 degrees F (37.7 degrees C) or more signals an illness that is probably going to make a student uncomfortable and unable to function well in class. Your child should stay home until he/she is feeling better, and fever-free for a full 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication (Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen)
Cold; is suggested that students should stay home if they are too uncomfortable to complete work. Students should also stay home if they have a persistent or severe cough. Students may return to school when their temperature and activity levels have returned to normal.
Vomiting, Diarrhea, or Severe Nausea; These are symptoms that require a student to remain at home until a normal diet is tolerated the night before and the morning of school. Students should be free of vomiting and diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school.
Skin Rashe protocol is that if the student exhibits a skin rash of undetermined origin, please consult your physician before sending the student to school. A doctor’s note stating the condition is not contagious may be necessary for the student to return to school.
Conjunctivitis protocol is that if a student has been diagnosed with conjunctivitis, he/she may return to school after being treated for 24 hours, and with a doctor’s note. The student should have no evidence of discharge from the eyes.