Any child who is prescribed an antibiotic by their pediatrician must be on the antibiotic for 24 hours before returning to school, except for strep throat. If your child is diagnosed with strep throat, they must be on antibiotics for 12 hours before returning to school.
Any child having a fever of 100° is required to leave school. We strongly suggest that you consult with your child’s pediatrician as to the course of action you should take. A child may not return until he/she has been fever free for 24 hours without medication.
Any child who is vomiting is required to leave school. We strongly suggest that you consult with your child’s pediatrician as to the course of action you should take. A child must be free from vomiting for 24 hours and tolerating a normal diet before returning to school.
Any child who had two or more loose, watery stools is required to leave school. We strongly suggest that you consult with your child’s pediatrician as to the course of action you should take. A child must be diarrhea free for 24 hours before returning to school.
If your child develops symptoms of a childhood disease/illness (i.e. chicken pox), or an undetermined rash that covers a good portion of the body (i.e. hives) or open sores, we may require a doctor’s note be submitted stating that the child is non contagious before the child returns to school.
If your child is listless, lethargic, or noticeably upset and out of character, you will be informed and may be required to bring your child home.
If your child has a profuse nasal discharge, your child must remain at home until the condition improves.
If your child contracts conjunctivitis (pink eye) or has eye discharge, your child must remain home until examined by a medical provider and approved for return.
If your child contracts head lice, he/she must be treated and checked by the school nurse prior to returning to school.
If your child is not well enough to go outside, then he/she must remain at home.
If it becomes necessary for your child to be picked up due to illness, we appreciate a prompt response. We will expect you within one hour; otherwise, the designated emergency contact will be called.
Please note: 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.
If a student is sent home ill from school they may not return to school to participate in an after-school activity or evening function.
This includes all co-curricular activities, practices, athletic events, competitions, performances or any other school-sponsored activities.