Many parents ask, “When is my child sick enough to stay home from school?” A child who is sick will not be able to perform well in school and is likely to spread the illness to other children and staff. We suggest planning for childcare ahead of time so you will not be caught without a comforting place for your child to stay if he or she is ill.

If they are found to be sick while at school, It is the parents responsibility to have a plan for pick up within a reasonable amount of time. Please keep your phone number up to date in the event we need to reach you in an emergency.

Our school policy states that you should not send your child to school if he/she has:

• Fever, vomiting or diarrhea in the past 24 hours (condition must be resolved for 24 hours before the student may return)

• Chills (especially if accompanied with a fever)

• Sore throat

• Strep throat (must have been taking an antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school)

• Bad cold, with a very runny nose or bad cough, especially if it has kept the child awake at night.

• Head lice (until your child has been treated according to the nurse or doctor’s instructions)

DO NOT give your child medication to reduce a fever and then send your child to school. It is in the best interest of your child and the others in the class if you follow these guidelines.

Students who need to be excused from physical education class for medical reasons should submit a note from their physician to the nurse’s office.

To assure the safety of our students while in school and comply with the New York state laws, no medications are allowed in school without prior approval. If your child has a condition that requires him or her to take medication during the school day, you will need to provide the following:

• A doctor’s note stating what medication to be given including time, dose, frequency, and reason.

• Self-administration orders, if indicated (Please be advised that if a student does not properly use this privilege it will be revoked.)epi pens and inhalers only.

• Signed permission slip from a parent or guardian.

• Student medications are kept in the nurse’s office, and administered by the nurse or other school employee, unless other arrangements are made. More information is in the Medications link on this page.

Medication needs to be in their original containers, whether it is prescription or over the counter. Prescription medication MUST HAVE a pharmacy label which contains the student’s name, pharmacy name and number, medication name, dose, frequency, and time if indicated and route in which medication such be administrated. Controlled substances MUST BE counted by the nurse and parent; a form will be signed by both parties.

• Immunization Requirements for School Entrance

  • This chart depicts the immunizations that are REQUIRED for your child to begin school for the school year.

• NYS Health Examination Form

  • REQUIRED Form - to be completed by a private health care provider or the school medical director.

• Health History Form

• Dental Health Certificate

  • Although not required, this certificate is incredibly helpful in maintaining your student's dental health.

• Medication Form

  • This form must be completed and signed by both a parent/guardian and your student's primary care provider before your student may receive medications in school.