We ask that you keep your child home from school if they have:

• Temperature over 100 degrees
• Two or more episodes of diarrhea and/or vomiting in the last 24 hours
• Coughing or fatigue that disrupts normal activity
• Undiagnosed rash
• Skin sores that are draining fluid and unable to be covered with a bandage
• Or if otherwise directed by the school health assistant or licensed school nurse

If your child’s illness prevents them from participating and learning in the classroom, do not send them to school. Do not administer fever reducing medication, such as Tylenol or Motrin, and send them to school.  Our policy states children should remain home 24 hours after the last episode of vomiting, diarrhea or fever returning to normal without the use of fever reducing medication. Remember, your child’s immune system is on the mend and very vulnerable to contracting other illnesses they can be exposed to in school.

If your child has an unusual rash or sore that has not been diagnosed by a healthcare provider, please keep them home. The rash may be contagious or a symptom of a contagious disease. We recommend calling your healthcare provider for further guidance.