School Rules Regarding Common Medical Condition

• Chickenpox: The student must stay home at least 7 days from when they first break out with the rash. When returning to school, all lesions must be scabbed over and the student must be free of fever.
• Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye): The student may return to school when the eye is no longer red, prescription medication has been started, or they have a Dr.’s note stating the student is not contagious.
• Fever: A student must stay home if his/her temperature is 100.4 or higher. They may return to school when they have been free of fever (without Tylenol or Motrin/Advil) for at least 24 hours.
• Head Lice: The student must provide the school with proof that their hair has been treated with a medicated lice shampoo or lotion treatment. The empty shampoo bottle can be brought to the clinic for proof. A second shampoo or lotion treatment is recommended in 7-10 days. All nits (eggs) need to be combed out or picked out of the hair.
• Impetigo&/or Ringworm of the scalp: The nurse needs proof that treatment has been started or a Dr.’s note states that the lesion is not contagious.
• Ringworm of the Skin: The student is allowed to remain in school if the lesions are covered. Treatment is recommended.
• Strep-throat or Scarlet Fever: The student may return to school after they have been on antibiotic treatment for at least 24 hours and they are not running a fever.