Health Guidelines

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Below is a list of guidelines for you to follow when your child is ill. These are the guidelines that Sidway School recommends. If the child shows any of the following signs of illness, please keep your child at home.

	Fever (101^◦or greater) – A child with a fever should not return to school until he/she has been fever free for 24 hours.
	Nasal congestion (thick yellow/green discharge, interferes with breathing, not related to allergies)
	Cough (persistent, croupy or "barking")
	Irritability
	No energy
	Vomiting and/or diarrhea
	Poor appetite associated with other signs
	Suspicious skin rashes or lesions

Allow plenty of time or recuperation from childhood illnesses. Often a quiet rest at home is more appropriate than a full day of activity at school. Children who have been ill tend to tire easily and may not fully be able to participate in the days work. A child should be able to participate in outside activities or he/she should not come to school that day.

If we all work together, we will be able to provide a healthy environment for the children, parents and teachers.

SCHOOL EXCLUSION PERIODS FOR COMMON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

The following minimum school exclusion periods for personnel and pupils are based on requirements and recommendations of the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Department of Education.

DISEASE	EXCLUSION PERIOD
Chicken Pox	At least 7 days after first appearance of rash and until most visible scabs have disappeared.
Colds and Simple Sore Throats	Until there is no longer danger of transmission of the infection to others and child is well enough to tolerate school.
Conjunctivitis (Pink eye)	Until commencement of medical treatment, note from physician, or signs of improvement.
German Measles (3 Day)	Until recovery - usually 4 to 7 days.
Regular Measles (5 Day)	Until recovery - at least 7 days from first appearance of rash.
Mumps	Until glandular swelling subsides - usually 1 week to 10 days.
Pediculosis (Head Lice) Pinworms Scabies Ringworm	Until an approved form of treatment has begun and there is no longer danger of transmission of infestation or infection to others. (Pediculosis - no nit policy)
Poison Ivy Poison Oak Poison Sumac	Until exposed lesions are dry or are adequately covered.
Strep Throat or Scarlet Fever	Until the child is under care of a physician and his/her temperature has been normal for 24 hours or until the mucous membranes of the nose and throat appear normal and all abnormal discharges from the nose, throat, and ears have ceased.

Please keep your child at home until you check with your physician whenever your child appears seriously ill.

REPORT ALL COMMUNICABLE DISEASES TO YOUR PARENT LEADER!!!