Health Topics
The seasonal flu can cause serious illness. For information about seasonal flu, contact the Centers for Disease Control at 800.232.2522, or visit the CDC website for the flu. 

Common ailments like frostbite, strep throat, or tonsillitis require immediate attention. In the event that your child contracts one of these, please visit the previous links for more information, and consult a physician.

Chronic problems like allergies and asthma can require ongoing treatment. Be sure to consult a physician if you believe your child suffers from either. In the event that your child suffers from a chronic condition, or if s/he must take daily medication be sure to file the necessary paperwork with the school nurse.

Absence and Sick Leave Policy
If your child has been unable to sleep due to discomfort, presents with flu symptoms, cold symptoms, or fever, s/he should rest at home.  If your child has a fever, rash, or pain of unknown origin, s/he should also rest at home.  If symptoms continue, s/he should be evaluated by a physician.  The school is required to dismiss any child who may expose others to infection.

How Long to Stay Home for Various Illnesses or Problems

• IF your child has been unable to sleep due to discomfort, flu symptoms, cold symptoms or fever, they should rest at home.
• IF your child has a fever, rash or pain of unknown origin, they should rest….
• IF symptoms continue they should be evaluated by their physician.
• IF your child has a temperature of 100 or greater, he/she needs to be home in bed.

​The guidelines for how long your child must stay at home if s/he has a particular ailment are as follows:

• Chicken Pox -5 days after onset of rash, or when all lesions are dry
• Diarrhea - If containing blood or mucus, or if uncontrollable, causing incontinence
• Head Lice - For 24 hours after treatment has begun
• Hepatitis A - 1 week after onset of illness, or as directed by the Department of Health
• Impetigo - 24 hours after treatment is begun
• Measles - 4 days after rash appears
• Mouth Sores - If saliva or exudate is excessive
• Mumps - 9 days after onset of swollen glands
• Pertussis - 5 days after antibiotics have begun
• Pinworm - 24 hours after treatment has begun
• Contagious Pinkeye - 24 hours after treatment
• Rash - Until diagnosed as non-contagious
• Ringworm - Until treatment has begun
• Rubella - 7 days after rash appears
• Scabies - Until treatment has been completed 
• Strep Throat - 24 hours after treatment begun, and 24 hour with no fever