How does a parent/guardian decide when to send a child to school who states he/she isn’t feeling well?  This can be a very difficult question for parents and caretakers to answer early in the morning. 

Listed below are some guidelines that indicate reasons to keep your child home.

1. Take your child’s temperature. If the child’s temperature is 100 degrees or higher, he/she should remain at home.  Your child should be fever free without fever reducing medication (Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen) for 24 hours before returning to school.
2. If your child vomited or had diarrhea during the night or before school, he/she should remain at home.
3. It is recommended your child stay home from school if he/she has the following symptoms:
   

   • Earache
   • Discolored nasal secretions
   • Productive or hacking cough
   • Watery eyes
   • Appears ill or has excessive fatigue
     

4. If your child is being treated for strep throat or conjunctivitis (pink eye), it is recommended that he/she be on medication for 24 hours prior to returning to school.
   
   Please remember to send a parent/guardian or physician note in to the school office when your child returns explaining the reason for his/her absence.  Failure to provide a note will result in an unexcused absence.
   
   Please contact the school nurse with any questions or concerns regarding the above information.