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Student Wellness

When is Sick, Too Sick for School?

Send me to school if... Keep me at home if... Call the doctor if...
I have a runny nose or just a little cough, but no other symptoms

I haven't taken any fever-reducing medicine for 24 hours, and I haven't had a fever during that time

I haven't thrown up or had any diarrhea for 24 hours.
I have a temperature higher than 100 degrees even after taking medicine.

I'm throwing up or have diarrhea.

My eyes are pink and crusty
I have a temperature higher than 100 degrees for more than two days.

I've been throwing up or have diarrhea for more than two days.

I've had the sniffles for more than a week, and they aren't getting better.

I still have asthma symptoms after using my asthma medicine (and call 911 if I'm having trouble breathing after using an inhaler).
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Hot Weather Guidelines for School

See this attached flyer for Hot Weather Guidelines from the Orange County Department of Education

 
  • Magnolia Parent Student Handbook on School Health section GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINATION OF STUDENT ILLNESS