Is My Child Too Sick For School?

This guide outlines when students should stay home from school to prevent the spread of illness and ensure a healthy learning environment.  Students should only return when they meet the criteria for their illness and feel well enough to participate in routine activities.

 

Documentation & Communication 

  • Always notify the school nurse if your child is diagnosed with a communicable illness.
  • Physician documentation may be requested for rashes or prolonged illness.
  • Keeping sick children home helps protect all students and staff.
 

General Symptoms

  • Fever
    • Defined as a temperature of 100°F or higher.
    • Student must be fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications (e.g., Tylenol, Ibuprofen) before returning.
  • Vomiting 
    • Student should remain home for 24 hours after the last occurrence
    • If vomiting is caused by a chronic condition (e.g., milk intolerance), notify the school nurse.
  • Diarrhea
    • Student should remain home for 24 hours after the last occurrence
 

*A Medication Administration Form must be completed for medication to be administered at school. A physician and parent/guardian signature is required for prescription medication. A parent/guardian signature is required for over the counter medications. Medications need to be supplied in the original container.