Summit public schools virtual health office

WHEN SHOULD I KEEP MY CHILD HOME FROM SCHOOL?

3-5-24 Updated respiratory virus guidelines for COVID-19, the flu and RSV:

The CDC has recently updated its guidance on respiratory viruses, including COVID-19.

If a student or staff member tests positive for COVID 19, the flu or RSV, or if they are exhibiting COVID, flu or RSV like symptoms, they should remain home and away from others for at least 24 hours post diagnosis and may return to school when symptoms are improving.  A 5 day isolation period is no longer required following a positive COVID test.  

If a fever is present, students and staff must remain home until they are fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications such as Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen. 

Masking post COVID-19 diagnosis is encouraged as an additional prevention strategy, but is not required. 

Additional recommendations include:

• Staying up to date with vaccinations to protect people against serious illness and  hospitalization. This includes flu, COVID-19, and RSV (if eligible) vaccines.

• Practicing good hygiene by covering coughs and sneezes, washing or sanitizing hands often, and cleaning frequently touched surfaces.

• Taking steps for cleaner air, such as bringing in more fresh outside air, purifying indoor air, or gathering outdoors.

On-line COVID reporting is no longer required, but please continue to notify your school nurse of all illnesses. This allows our district  nurses to monitor for and track outbreaks. 

Strep throat: Students must remain home for at least 12 hours after antibiotic treatment has been initiated.

Fever of 100.0F or higher. Students must be fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medications (such as Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen) in order to return to school.

Vomiting or diarrhea:  Students must be free from vomiting and/or diarrhea for 24 hours prior to returning to school.

Pink eye with discharge: Students must remain out until examined by a medical provider and approved for return. 

Any unexplained rash or draining sores:  Rashes require a doctor's note  stating that the rash is not contagious for clearance to return to school. 

Head lice or nits (eggs):   Please notify the school if your child has lice.  Students are required to show proof of treatment and must be checked by the school nurse for clearance in order to return to school. 

Important school attendance guidelines:

 In order for a student to participate in an after-school activity or evening function, the student must be in attendance during the school day for a minimum of 4 hours.

If a student is sent home ill from school they may NOT return to school to participate in any after-school activite or evening functions.

This includes all co-curricular activities, practices, athletic events, competitions, performances or any other school-sponsored activities.