Is my child too sick to go to school?
Please do not send your child to school if any of these symptoms or signs present in the previous 24 hours:
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Elevated temperature (100 degrees or greater)
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Acute cold, sore throat or persistent cough
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Vomiting, nausea or abdominal pain
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Repeated diarrhea
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Purulent discharge (anything other than clear discharge) from the nose or eyes resulting from contagious condition
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Red, inflamed or discharging eyes (conjuctivitis/pinkeye)
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Suspected scabies, impetigo, acute skin rashes of eruptions, any lesion in the weeping stage, head lice or any other infectious childhood condition
There will be times when it is difficult to tell when your child is too ill to go to school. Sometimes there is worry that he/she will miss important schoolwork, or perfect attendance. Like adults, children have different tolerances for discomfort and illness. Even with the common cold, some are able to function fine while others are miserable. If your child is coughing continuously, he/she won't be able to concentrate and will disrupt, and possibly expose others in the class.
