Sick/Absent FAQ: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. How many days can my child be absent?
2. When should my child stay home from school?
3. Cold vs the Flu! What should I do??
4. If my child has Strep Throat, when can he return to school?
5. What if my child takes medications?

How many days can my child be absent?

Students are allowed  to be absent 18 days in a school year.  Parents must 
call in their student absent daily, even if they are out more than one day.  
Excused absences are a call or note from a parent and Doctor/Dentist 
appointments.  All medical appointments give written excuses for school.

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When should my child stay home from school?

Students must be fever free for 24 hours prior to returning to school.  The 
same for diarrhea and vomiting.  Loading your child up with medicine prior 
to school usually doens't help.  When the medicine wears off, the symptoms 
all reappear.

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Cold vs the Flu! What should I do??

Treat the symptoms!  No need to take kids to the Doctor.  They will only get 
sicker sitting in an office with many other kids who are sick.  Treat the 
symptoms starting with the fever. Encourage fluids, and keep them in bed.
Most students with high fevers are out for 2-3 days and vomiting is common.

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If my child has Strep Throat, when can he return to school?

Most doctors will tell yu 24-48 hours after starting an antibiotic.  Most 
children don't feel like going to school for a day or two anyway.  Students 
must be fever free for 24 hours.  If any medication is to be given at 
school, please see the nurse to drop off the medication and sign the proper 
paperwork.  Bring the medicine in the original container from the pharmacy.  
Most Pharmacies will give you a SCHOOL BOTTLE.

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What if my child takes medications?

All medication given at school must be kept in the nurse's office.  
Prescription medication must be in the original container with name of 
student, medication, directions and Doctors's name on it. Parents/Guardians 
must sign a release.
Over the counter medications must also be in the origianl container with a 
Parent/Guardian signature.  
All medications must be brought in the Nurse's office  by an adult.
Students are NOT allowed to carry medications.

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