Sick/Absent FAQ: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
When do I keep my child home from school?
If your child is experiencing one or more of the following, please do not send him/her to school for 24 hours: * A temperature of 101 degrees or higher * Diarrhea * Vomiting * Any rash which may be contagious * Any other contagious condition (e.g., strep throat and pink eye require 24 hours of prescription medication prior to returning to school)Back to Top
What do I do if my child needs to take medications while at school?
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION: 1) Provide a copy of the PHYSICIAN'S ORDER with his/her signature 2) Provide medication in the original prescription bottle OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATION: 1) Provide signed authorization note from parent/guardian. 2) Provide medication in original medication bottle.Back to Top
Please contact the school nurse in the Health Office at: Elementary Health Office: 263-6800 ext.1262 Middle/High School Health Office: 263-6800 ext. 1462Back to Top
What if my child gets chicken pox or shingles?
Please call the school to report the absence and call the nurse. We have been asked by the state to help track cases of chicken pox and shingles by numbers.Back to Top
What happens if my child gets sick at school?
The nurses will assess or review the student's symptoms and call the parent or emergency contact if they advise that the student should be sent home. Usually this means they have thrown up, they have diarrhea, they have a temp over 100, or there has been a serious injury. The nurse may call to consult with the parent if needed. Please make sure your contact information is always up to date so that we can contact you without delay.Back to Top
Our current directions from the Minnesota Department of Health and the CDC ask us to track illness symptoms on a daily basis. Please let the attendance secretaries know what symptoms your student is home ill with. Anyone with a fever over 100, and a cough/or sore throat is asked to stay home until symptoms resolve or 7 calendar days. If these symptoms are checked by a physician and found to be another illnness such as strep throat or bronchitis, then follow the recommended care directions and return when fever free and medicated. Fever free means not needed to control a fever with Tylenol or Ibuprofen.Back to Top
Reye's Syndrome is a serious medical condition that can be caused when children or teenagers are given Aspirin or Aspirin containing products when they have a viral illness. Check ingredient labels carefully when giving children and teenagers over the counter medication. Aspirin can be found in some cold medications, Excedrin, and Pepto Bismol.Back to Top