STUDENT ILLNESS

In order to reduce the spread of viruses and other illnesses, it is necessary to keep children home from school for 24 hrs. after their fever has subsided, without the use of fever-reducing medications such as Tylenol or Motrin. The guideline we have chosen for our school, consistent with other schools, is 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit. If your child has been vomiting or having diarrhea, it is also necessary to keep him or her home for 24 hrs. from the last episode of vomiting or diarrhea, and again, remaining fever free.

This policy is for the health and safety of all our students and staff.  If your child comes to school with a fever or having vomiting/ diarrhea that day or the day before, they will not be permitted to attend class and the parent will be notified to come pick up the student.

MEDICAL GUIDELINES

To maintain a healthy environment for all, please keep your child home if they are ill. In circumstances where your child needs medical attention, a parent or guardian will be notified. MidState Christian Academy does not administer any medication without written authorization from the parent. Please leave written notice and instructions with the teacher regarding any allergies or chronic medical problems. No student will be allowed to take any medication on his own while at school except for asthma treatments. A medication administration form is mandatory for your child to bring a prescribed medication during school. It must be signed by a physician. Please give the form and medication to the school secretary or school nurse.

MidState Christian Academy desires to maintain a healthy school environment by instituting controls designed to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. Communicable diseases are illnesses which arise as a result of the transmission of infection from person to person. Students may not be permitted to attend school until the disease is non-transferrable.

Reportable Communicable Diseases: