Short Term Communicable Diseases - Policy

Just a reminder that it is cold and flu season. Hand washing, coughing or sneezing into elbow, adequate sleep, eating well, drinking water, exercising, immunizations, regular medical and dental checkups all help keep us safe and healthy.

Please refer to Silverdale Student handbook for information about parent information and communication, absences, illness, lice etc. OCS BOE Short Term Communicable Illness Policy 4230.5

1. In the case of a fever (100.0 or higher) and/or vomiting, the student must be free of fever, vomiting, and/or diarrhea without medication for 24 hours before returning to school.

2. It is essential that each parent completes an OCS Student Health Information form on each child so that we may address medical concerns properly. This form needs to be kept up to date at all times with current medical needs and contact information.

3. If a child becomes ill or injured at school, his/her parents or guardian shall be notified as soon as possible. Parents will be expected to arrange for their child to be picked up promptly when contacted by the school.

4. If your child contracts a communicable disease such as chicken pox, pink eye, etc., they should remain out of school until the contagious period is over.

5. Head lice are blood-sucking insects that live on the scalp and hair of humans. They are transmitted by direct contact with others who are infected, wearing infested clothing, using infested combs and brushes, and other types of contact. The school recommends you check your child regularly at home. Students who have head lice must be picked up from school immediately and treated for the condition. Students who return after having head lice must be brought in by a parent and checked by the school’s nurse or a staff member. Students may not ride the bus until the school has cleared them. A student should be cleared and returned to school within 3 days. Absences after 3 consecutive days will be unexcused. Due to student confidentiality, we do not send a notice home when a child has lice in the classroom.