Absence & Illness Policy
A student should be sent home if they exhibit any of the following:
- Skin eruptions / rashes
- Nausea / vomiting / diarrhea
- Severe abdominal pain
- Fever of 100 degrees or higher
- Eye drainage
Other conditions that are indicators of illness and are considered when determining illness are:
- Decreased activity - droopy, tired appearance
- Irritable behavior
- Sore throat / swollen glands
- Runny nose / cough
After illness, when can a student return to school?
1. After completing aminimum of 24 hours of medicationfor the following conditions:
- Strep throat
- Infected skin eruptions
- Other conditions requiring antibiotics
2. The student has been free of the following conditions for at least 24 hours:
- Feverwithout use of medication, such as Tylenol, ibuprofen
- Eye drainage
3. The student has been free of the following conditionsfor at least 48 hours:
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting