We strive to create a healthy learning environment for our students, so it is important not to send your child to school if they are sick. CDPH Source: Considerations when a Child has Symptoms of Illness in Child Care or School

1. Fever 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. When a child has a fever, they are often both infectious and also really not feeling well. Students can return when the fever goes away overnight and is gone in the morning without the use of medication(s).

2. Sore Throat. Stay home and seek medical attention for difficulty breathing or swallowing or continuous drooling. May return when symptoms improve. If an antibiotic is prescribed, take the first dose at least 12 hours before returning. 

3. Vomiting and/or diarrhea. Your child should stay home if vomiting and/or diarrhea has occurred 2 or more times in 24 hours. They may return when symptoms have ended overnight, and your child is able to hold down liquids and food.

4. Cold symptoms, such as cough, stuffy/runny nose, sneezing. Stay home and seek medical attention for severe symptoms, including a bad cough, difficulty breathing, or wheezing when not controlled by medication. May return when symptoms improve. 

5. Ear or eye irritation, including pink eye. Stay home and seek medical attention for difficulty seeing or hearing, an eye injury, or pain they cannot tolerate.

6. Rashes. Stay home and seek medical attention if rash is worsening, causing pain, has blisters or is not healing. May return when improving or as guided by health care provider. In general, for conditions such as lice, impetigo, ringworm, scabies, and pinworms, may return as soon as they start appropriate treatment.

7. Injuries (e.g. fractures, sprains): A note from a healthcare provider is required to use crutches, a wheelchair, or any other assistive device at school. The note should also detail specific P.E. and other activity limitations for when your child returns to school. For more information, click here.

8. Other illnesses which limit classroom participation. If your child feels ill enough that they cannot participate in class or focus on learning activities, then please keep your child home.

**Please note that schools may be required to report certain communicable diseases and conditions to the county health department: CA Code of Regulations & Reportable Diseases and Conditions