Families have a critical role in the health and well-being of our students. Prior to coming to school each day, students and adults should screen themselves for symptoms listed below.
ü Temperature of 100.4 or above
ü Chills
ü New cough/shortness of breath/difficulty breathing (for those with chronic allergies or asthma, a change from typical symptoms)
ü Fatigue
ü Muscle or body aches
ü New onset of headache- especially with fever
ü New loss of sense of smell or taste
ü Sore throat
ü Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
ü Congestion or runny nose
ü Body or Muscle aches
Students experiencing any of these symptoms should stay home. Please contact a healthcare provider should symptoms persist.
● Students that have a fever higher than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit will be sent home immediately and may not return to school until 24 hours have passed with no fever or flu-like symptoms (without the use of fever-reducing medications).
● Students who have been tested (by the Health Dept or anywhere else) for COVID-19 should stay home until test results are received. Please notify the school and ask for a doctor’s note and provide it to the school upon return.
● Students who have been contacted by the Health Department confirming close contact with a person with COVID-19 should follow current Health Department recommendations. They must remain at home until the Health Department or Physician advises that the student may return to school.
● Students who have tested positive for COVID must remain at home until the Health Department or Physician advises that the student may return to school.