This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. How long does my child have to stay home after having a fever?
2. Can my child use crutches in school?
3. What do head lice look like?
4. How do I get rid of Lice?
5. Can my child take medication in school?
6. What information really needs to be on the emergency cards?
7. In what grades are physicals required?
8. How much should my childs backpack weigh?

How long does my child have to stay home after having a fever?

Your child must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.

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Can my child use crutches in school?

Before a student returns to school wearing a cast or using crutches, 
the parent should obtain a note from the physician  stating the 
diagnosis and that they can use the crutches in school.  There should 
also be a note from the docter regarding expected time out of 
physical education

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What do head lice look like?

It is very difficult to see the lice, they move quickly and avoid 
light.  It easier to visualize the nits or eggs that the lice leaves 
on the hair shaft.  The nits look like little sesame seeds, they are 
kind of white in color.  Nits stick to the hair unlike dandruff and 
hair styling product which are easily removed by sliding your finger 
down the piece of hair.  Nits can only be removed by using your 
fingernails or special combs for "nit picking".  Nits are usually 
found in the hair around the ears and the nape of the neck.

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How do I get rid of Lice?

There are many special shampoos on the market to aid in the removal 
of lice, but, it is important to realize that shampoo is not enough.  
All bedding and clothes must be washed and dried.  Rugs should be 
vacuumed.  Hair brushes should also be cleaned and sanitized.  It is 
also necessary to physically nit pick all the nits off the hair- they 
can survive the shampoo and hatch one week later.

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Can my child take medication in school?

Students can take medication in school, but only with a doctor's 
order to the health office.  Over the counter medication including 
such things as tylenol and cough drops are considered medication by 
NY state law and also need MD orders.  All medication must be brought 
in to school by an adult, students are not allowed to carry their 
medications to school.

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What information really needs to be on the emergency cards?

I think of the emergency cards as my lifeline to you.  Please 
consider some things thoughtfully before filling them out.   
Phone numbers- we never have too many phone numbers, if you 
want to give us more than work and home that's great!

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In what grades are physicals required?

Physicals are mandated by NY state for anyone in GRADES K,2,4,7,10;  and 
anyone new to the district.  They may also be required for students 
who receive services from the school.

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How much should my childs backpack weigh?

A general rule is backpacks should not weigh more than 15% of your child's 
body weight.  If you are concerned that your child's backpack is too heavy, 
there are a few things you can do.  Go through the backpack with your child 
to help him/her eliminate any items that may not be essential.  Wheeled 
backpacks are an option and may be used at Kinry for the entry and dismissal 
of school.  Instruct your child on proper wearing of backpack straps.  If 
your child's backpack is manufactured with 2 back straps, the pack should be 
worn over both shoulders at all times.

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