How do I know when to keep my child home from school?

Children should stay home when:

• Elevated Temperature (100.4 or higher)
• Diarrhea: two times in one day or more
• Vomiting (with/without a fever): may return to school after 24 hours symptom- free
• Redness and/or drainage from eyes: may return when redness has gone away
  • OR a medical provider writes a note stating
  • OR student has prescription medication for eyes that has been given for a full 24 hours
• Rashes/ skin sores: when the rash has disappeared;
  • OR a note from a medical provider that states the rash/sore is not contagious
  • OR after 24-48 hours of medical treatment with a medical note with activity and treatment be presented to the school.

Children do not need to stay home if:

• runny nose
• coughing (unless severe)
• sneezing
• allergy related symptoms
• minor injuries
• low grade fevers (under 100.4)'
• tired
• emotional distress - we have counselors on site who can work with kids in the morning to help them process their feelings and get ready for their day