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We want to see your child each day at school! In order for us to help keep all children safe and healthy, there will be times you need to keep your child home.
Fever: A temperature of 100.0 F or higher. Child will need to stay home until fever free for 24 hours without the use of medication such as Tylenol or Motrin.
Vomiting/Diarrhea: If your child is vomiting and/or has diarrhea, they may benefit from staying home. Students who vomit or have diarrhea at school may be sent home at the nurse's discretion.
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): If you suspect your child may have pink eye, they will need to be seen by the doctor prior to returning to school. Pink eye symptoms include painful, itchy, and/or red eyes accompanied by green or yellow discharge from the eyes that may crust over the child's eyelashes especially during sleep.
Rashes: A rash that is accompanied by fever or other symptoms may need to be seen by a doctor, especially if the cause is unknown.
*If your child is seen by a healthcare provider for his/her illness, please request that your child's doctor note indicate the specific dates your child will need to stay home from school. A doctor’s note that only states, "may return to school when fever free x24 hours", can be used to support the absence for the day of the doctor visit, plus up to two additional days- to allow time for recovery. If your child is still struggling with illness after that time however, he/she may need to return to the provider for further care and an additional doctor’s note to support the continued absence.
**Per Prosper ISD Student Handbooks, upon returning to school, a student who is absent for more than 3 consecutive days because of a personal illness must bring a statement from a doctor or health clinic verifying the illness or condition that caused the absence. Otherwise, the absence may be considered unexcused and in violation of compulsory attendance laws.
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