When to keep your child at home . . .

Please seriously evaluate your child’s health and ability to be productive in school when he/she complains of headache, stomach pain, sore throat or cold symptoms—without fever. Children often have no fever in the morning. Temperatures may rise as the day progresses. If the ailment is a minor one, a day or two of rest at home may eliminate the symptoms. If the ailment is more serious, resting at home may help to prevent complications. In any event, keep the sick child home for his or her benefit, and to prevent spread of germs to others. The number of ill students who are sent to school is surprisingly high. The following signs and symptoms are forerunners of many different diseases:
· Fever (until fever-free for 24 hours).
· Chills
· Red, watery, or itchy eyes
· Rash or skin eruptions anywhere on the body
· Abdominal pain
· Vomiting (until no vomiting for 24 hours)
· Diarrhea (until no diarrhea for 24 hours)
· Sore throat
· Enlarged glands
· Excessive coughing
· Body aches
· Stuffy or runny nose

Notify the school that your child will be absent. Upon return to school, he/she must bring a written excuse stating the date(s) and reason for absence. This excuse must be signed by a parent or legal guardian or by the physician. The District may require a physician’s note for an absence of 3 days or more, and/or for frequent absences. By following these guidelines, you will protect the health of your child, the health of other students and school personnel.

Indoor recess . . .

Children are not permitted to stay in for recess without a doctor’s note. When dressed appropriately, it is widely considered that fresh air and exercise are beneficial even when a child is not feeling completely well.