• Message from the Health office:


    Please keep your student home if they are ill. The following are guidelines/recommendations as to when a student should be kept at home or picked up. The list is not inclusive of all conditions or reasons a student may need to be sent home:
     
    -Fever of 100 degrees or greater. Return after 24 hours, fever free with no meds.
    -Significant respiratory complaints (repeated coughing, wheezing or other upper respiratory symptoms).
    -Rash of unknown cause that is systemic in nature or accompanied by a fever.-need dr. note stating not contagious.
    -Suspected conjunctivitis (red, itchy eyes with exudate or inflamed conjunctiva)-need dr. note or medicine for 24hrs to return.
    -Contagious conditions such as untreated ringworm, head lice, impetigo, etc.—if treated, may return.
    -Vomiting and/or diarrhea when accompanied by malaise or fever or when more than one episode.- Return after 24 hours free with no meds.
    -Any suspected fracture (unless a finger injury or other minor injury that the parent requests the student to remain in school).  Obvious displaced fractures or students who are in significant discomfort, must be picked    up.-return with dr. note stating limitations
    -Head injury with any brief loss of consciousness, severe headache or visual disturbances (otherwise 911 will be called).
    -Cuts or gashes that are deep or large, underlying structures are visible or bleeding is not controlled within 5 minutes.
     
    Students who are ill or injured are not generally allowed to walk home. This is for the student's safety (if they are too sick to stay in class, they generally would be considered too sick to walk home). Parents are expected to pick the student up within 15-30 minutes or have a local contact who can come on their behalf.  If the student has an elevated fever or other concern that may require medical attention, the school may be forced to call 911, if no parent or emergency contact is able to be reached within a timely period and medical attention is needed.  School staff are not permitted to transport students.
     
    Thank You! 
     
    Michele K. Hanley
    Health Tech
    Monte Vista Elementary
    951-894-5085  x2993