Parents may find the following check list helpful in deciding whether or not to send a child to school when there is a question of illness.
Keep Your Child Home If
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There is a fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more
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There is obvious signs of respiratory illness, such as thick nasal discharge, frequent coughing, severe sore throat, earache or drainage from the eyes.
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The child has vomited within the previous twelve hours, has persistent diarrhea or severe abdominal pain.
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There is any unidentified (therefore, possibly contagious) rash or any open skin lesions.
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The child has an untreated head lice infestation. This is a strictly enforced county policy.