Have you ever wondered if your child is sick enough to stay home or if he/she should go to school? Take a look at the guidelines below to help you with your decision:

Send Your Child to School If:

• The child has a temperature of less than 100 degrees Fahrenheit 
• The child has not vomited for 24 hours
• There is a slight, but not persistent cough
• There is a slight cold
• There is no diarrhea for 24 hours
• Conjunctivitis or pink eye has been treated for 24 hours
• A skin rash has been treated for 24 hours
• There is no active case of lice or nits
• There is a slight headache that has not been caused by an injury or fever
• There is a slight sore throat of 1-2 days that is not worsening
• Ringworm has been treated for 24 hours

Keep the child home and call your doctor if:

• The child has a temperature of 100.0 F or more without the use of Tylenol or Motrin
• The child has vomited within a 24-hour period
• There is a persistent cough
• There is a bad cold or virus with symptoms of nasal discharge or persistent cough
• There is a virus with vomiting, stomach cramping, or diarrhea, etc.
• Eyes are red, irritated, itching, or painful
• There is a skin rash that is itching, spreading, or worsening
• There is head lice or nits
• A severe headache that is caused by an injury or fever
• There is a bad sore throat for 3 days or longer or there is a sore throat and a rash

Medication Administration at School

NOTE: If your child visits the doctor and needs to take medications at school, call the school for policy information and to obtain the necessary medication forms.