Health Room

• Fever of 99.6 F or higher: Must stay home until fever-free for 24 hours without medication
• Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours: Must be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning
• Persistent cough, sore throat, or shortness of breath
• Red, itchy eyes with discharge (possible conjunctivitis/pink eye)
• Rash with unknown cause or signs of infection
• Head lice that has not been treated
• Positive COVID-19, flu, or strep test

• To communicate any health concerns for your child, including allergies, conditions, etc.
• If our child has been injured outside of school and/or requires assistance or limitations while at school
• If your child has been diagnosed with a communicable illness such as strep throat, conjunctivitis (pink eye), hand-foot-and-mouth, lice, influenza, or COVID-19

• All prescription or over-the-counter medicine must be taken in the Health Room.
• Medication must be brought to the Health Room in its original container and a Medication Authorization Form signed by both a parent/guardian and a healthcare provider must also be on file in the Health Room.
  ○ Medications must be in their original containers.
  ○ Students may not carry medications with them without school approval (e.g. inhalers or EpiPens without proper documentation). Students may carry required medications on their person only if an Authorization to Carry Medication form is completed and on file with the Health Office. 
      -Note: Only Middle School students may carry an Epi-Pen at school.
• A new medication authorization form needs to be completed for every new school year.

Students must be up-to-date on required vaccinations to attend school. If you're unsure of your child’s status, contact the health office or your child’s healthcare provider.

Medical Exemptions: California Immunization Law