Sick Day Guidelines
Should I keep my child home or send him/her to school?
Should I keep my child home or send him/her to school?
School policy(and/or state law) requires a child stay home if:
Has a fever of 100.0 degrees or higher.
Has been vomiting and or having diarrhea.
Has a bad sore throat. This could mean strep throat, even if no fever is present. Call your doctor if this is suspected.
24-Hour Rule
24-Hour Rule
Fever: Your child has to be fever free for 24 hours WITHOUT the use of Tylenol or Motrin.
Vomiting/Diarrhea: Your child should stay home for 24 hours after the last episode.
Antibiotics: Your child should stay home for 24 hours after the FIRST dose of antibiotics has been given.