Absence + Injury Policies
When to keep your child home:
- Fever (100°F or higher) within 24 hours
- Diagnosed with a contagious illness by a clinician
- Vomiting within 24 hours
- Diarrhea within 24 hours
- Persistent cough or severe cold-like symptoms
- Runny nose with excessive nasal discharge that may not be clear
- Unexplained skin rashes, lesions, sore throat and/or inflamed, crusty eyes
For inquiries regarding COVID-19, influenza or other viral infections, please click HERE.
For additional questions related to concussions, surgical procedures, injuries, and similar topics, kindly refer to the "Navigation" section below for further information or contact your designated school nurse.
How do I report my child absent?
If your child is returning to school...
- with any physical injury,
- after any surgery,
- with any other issue that would physically limit a student to participate in any sports or education,
then a doctor's note needs to be obtained and provided to your designated school nurse.
It is also the sole responsibility of the parent/guardian to notify the school nurse immediately of ANY physical injury or changes in a student's health status.
Excusal Notes from Parents
Other things to be taken into consideration:
- A parent may provide a written excusal from physical education for ONLY 1-2 days, after that a doctor's note is required
- A doctor's note is required for the use of crutches in school
- A doctor's note is required for casts, arm slings and use of any splints
- A doctor's note is required for return to play in sports after suspected or diagnosed concussion [please view our Concussion info]
Physician Notes
If you need to provide a doctor's note for a student's injury or status post surgery, please make sure it includes the following:
- Nature of the injury,
- any limitations or restriction(s),
- the date(s) the student should be excused from any physical activity and/or limitations INCLUDING physical education and recess
Should you have any questions or further concerns, please contact your designated School Nurse.