Wellness Information

2022-2023

In an effort to keep our student and staff population healthy, we need everyone’s help. If your child is not feeling well, please keep them home to rest and notify the school of their absence. Here are some helpful points to keep in mind to determine if your child should come to school:

  • Fever, Vomiting and/or Diarrhea: Keep your child home. Your child should remain home until 24 hours have passed without incidents of sickness or fever, without the aid of medication (such as Tylenol or Motrin).
     
  • Covid-19: If your child tests positive for covid, your child will need to isolate for 5 days starting the day after symptom onset. Please notify the school nurse to verify your child’s return to school date.
     
  • Coughing/Sneezing/Runny Nose: If your child has a persistent cough that is frequent or distressing, please keep your child home. If they have mild cold symptoms, without fever, and with normal energy level and appetite, your child may come to school. If your child has a persistent runny nose, persistent cough, and is clearly not feeling well, keep your child home to allow for rest and recovery. We encourage at-home covid testing for covid-like symptoms.
     
  • Diagnosed Illness Requiring Treatment (Ex. Conjunctivitis/Strep): Keep your child home until they have been on antibiotics for at least 12-24 hours depending on your child’s pediatrician’s recommendation.
     
  • Other Diagnosed Illness (Ex. Flu/RSV): Return to school is based on symptom improvement. Please notify your child’s school nurse and see the above criteria for more information.
     
  • Rashes: Rashes from an unknown source or widespread rashes should be assessed by your child’s primary care physician prior to your child attending school. They are sometimes related to viruses, contact allergies, food allergies, or other etiologies.
     
  • While masks are no longer required to attend school, all students and staff are welcome to wear a mask at their discretion. Masks are encouraged for any students or staff displaying symptoms of illness or for those who feel more protected from illness. 

If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s health, please call your child’s school nurse.  If you have concerns about your child’s academic progress or standing, please contact your child’s principal.