Illness or Injury Exclusion Criteria

Reasons for which a child may be sent home from school or a for a parent to keep the child home from school.

1.  Fever of 100(F) and over - exclude until student has been  fever-free for at least 24 hours.

2.  Conjunctivitis (pink eye), strep infection, ringworm, and impetigo are all infections and must be treated with medication for a minimum of 24 hours before returning to school.  Please do not allow affected students back before this time so that other students are not infected unnecessarily.

3.  Rash of unknown origin (especially if accompanied by a fever).

4.  Head Injury.

5.  Severe Coughing or difficulty breathing.

6.  Colds - a child with thick or constant nasal discharge should remain home.

7.  Diarrhea or vomiting - exclude until student has been symptom-free for at least 24 hours.

8.  Stiff neck associated with a fever and/or a recent injury.

9.  Inadequate Immunizations with known diease outbreak in school.

10.  Refer to the VDOH "Communicable Disease Reference chart for School Personnel" for other exclusions/information.

Individual Health Treatment Plan

Immunization Requirements

Allergic Reaction Treatment Plan Policy

Emergency Treatment Procedures

Medication Procedure and Forms

Asthma Medication Procedures/Forms

Diabetic Health Treatment Plan/Procedure

Seizure Management Plan/Procedures

Medication Disposal Tips