When Should I Keep My Child Home From School

The purpose of our Sick Child Guidelines is to maintain a healthy learning environment for ALL students.

Length of Exclusion

Reasons for exclusion:	When they can return:

Fever of greater than 100.0 F	Must be fever free for 24 hours. Taking medications to control fever DOES NOT count.
Vomiting	At least 12 hours and when symptoms subside
Diarrhea	At least 12 hours and when symptoms subside
Loose stools which can not be contained by child (or contained in diaper)	At least 12 hours and when symptoms subside
Strep Throat	24 hours after beginning medication (Antibiotic)
Mattery Eyes	Needs to be evaluated for pink eye. If positive, needs to stay home 24 hours after starting medication
Active Lice	At least 12 hours, and after being treated (no live lice present)
Other * Please see COVID-19 page for specifics regarding exlusion	See health office for listing