Customary Exclusion Guidelines for Illnesses

The following require exclusion from school (sent home or absence):

• Fever of 100 degrees or greater

• Parents should not give fever reducing medication to be able to come to school

• Vomiting (unrelated to drainage, exercise, anxiety, or other non-infections triggers)

• Diarrhea (unrelated to documented pre-existing gastrointestinal issues)

• Ringworm of the scalp

• The first 24-hours of antibiotic treatment for bacterial infection like pink eye, strep throat, etc. 

• New, undiagnosed rash or skin condition, at the nurse's discretion, until verified by a healthcare provider that it is not contagious. 

• Medication guidelines can be found here.