Guidelines for
Deciding to Send Your Child to School
We have provided some basic guidelines for common
health problems in school children. Please use this information as a
reference when deciding when to keep your child home from school.
- Fever of 100 or more --- Your child must be free of
fever for 24 hours before he/she may return to school. Children
should not come to school if they would have a fever without
medication (acetaminophen or ibuprofen). Encourage your child to
drink plenty of fluid.
- Vomiting or diarrhea--- Your child must be free of all
vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours before he/she returns to school.
Encourage your child to drink plenty of fluid.
- Sore throat---Note that strep throat may be present
without a fever and may include symptoms of headache and
stomachache. Children diagnosed with strep throat must be treated
with antibiotics for a full 24 hours and be fever free before
returning to school. Replacing your child’s toothbrush after
24 hours of antibiotics will reduce the risk of re-infection.
- Runny nose, cough---If your child has a cough which is
frequent and persistent and would interfere with his/her learning,
please keep him/her home. Often, a light diet, plenty of fluids
and rest will be a help in minimizing the spread of cold viruses
at school.
Please remind your children to wash their hands frequently with soap and water. This helps to reduce the incidences of illness. If you have any questions about when to send your child to school, please contact the nurse at:
Fort River 362-1200
Wildwood 362-1400
Marks Meadow 362-1305
Crocker Farm 362-1600
Pelham 253-3595
moorer@arps.org
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