Student Health
For the well being of all students, children should remain at home if they are ill. Below are some general guidelines to help you decide if you should keep your child home from school:
Keep At Home
Send to School
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Ear infection; no pain
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Infrequent diarrhea
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Minor cold (runny nose, cough, sneezing, sore throat)
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Infestation of scabies, lice (after treatment begins)
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Strep throat (after 24 hours of medication)
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Vague “I don’t feel good” symptoms
See a Doctor
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Undiagnosed skin rash
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Eye infection
The school has no way of providing for children who are ill except to contact the parent or emergency contact and request they be picked up and taken home. For this reason, it is critical that the school have current parent/guardian contact information file.
Please notify the school office if your child is staying home due to illness.
Medications
All medications, including aspirin, Tylenol, cough/cold medicines, etc., must be left in the office. Each medication must be in its original container and marked with the child's name, dosage, and time to be taken. Only the school nurse can give non-prescription medications to students who submit a completed Health Information Exchange Consent Form. The school nurse is on site Thursdays only. Office staff will distribute medications on Fridays.
Prescription medications must be accompanied with a doctor completed Physician's Recommendation for Medication that include exact dosage and, as mentioned above, must be in the original container. These requirements help protect your child by ensuring administration of the correct medication and dosage. .
Student Insurance
SDUSD does not carry medical or dental insurance for students injured on school grounds, while under school jurisdiction, or while participating in school district activities. However, the district does provide access to optional accident insurance. Student insurance booklets are available in the office upon parent request.
Snacks
Children are encouraged to bring a snack for mid-morning break at recess. Children eat a quick snack before going off to play. In the interest of growing healthy young bodies, we would like to see children eating treats that are good for their bodies and teeth. Fresh fruits, nuts and vegetables are quick, easy to prepare and healthy snacks. Cheese sticks and crackers are also tasty and easy to pack.
We encourage children to develop healthy eating habits to avoid unnecessary health problems later in life. Some of our children love eating raw Top Ramen and Hot Cheetos and drinking canned sodas at recess or during their lunch periods. We ask that you support student health by sending healthier snacks and drinks.
This policy is in support of the district’s student wellness policy. Please note with this policy is an exception to the lunches that students bring from home for themselves which should not be shared with others. It is also important to note that the California Education Code Regulations emphasis that food and beverages on campus comply with Ed Code. As a district, all employees are involved in setting the culture and tone of a healthy school environment by supporting and encouraging healthy food choices for lifelong health. As you may be aware, many students are challenged with various and serious allergies to a variety of foods with dairy, nuts, sugar, gluten, etc. Therefore, we cannot allow outside food or beverages of any type to be brought onto campus. Regarding Halloween, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, and other holidays, food or candy for the class cannot be brought onto the campus.
No glass containers