Attendance is one of the most important factors of student success. However, sometimes a student is too sick to attend school. Below are some guidelines to consider if your student isn't feeling well.
In general, students are to sick to come to school when either:
Use this checklist to determine if your student should stay home from school
Does your student have a fever of 101 F or higher?
Has your student vomited two or more times in the last 24 hours?
Does your student have diarrhea?
Are your students eyes crusty, bright red, or discharging yellow or green fluid (conjunctivitis/pink eye)?
If your student complains of a sore throat, is it accompanied by fever, headache, stomachache, or swollen glands?
If your student complains of a stomach ache, is it accompanied by fever, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, sharp pain, or a hard belly?
Does your student have a persistent, phlegmy cough?
Does your student have lice (white, translucent eggs the size of a pinpoint on the hair or insects on the scalp)?
Does your student have an unidentified rash?
Does your student have any weeping sores on an exposed area that cannot be covered with waterproof dressing?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, PLEASE KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME FROM SCHOOL and consider seeking medical attention. Your student may have a serious or contagious illness. Keep your student home until symptom free for at least 24 hours without the use of medication or until a physician indicates that the child can return to school.
