When to Keep Your Child at Home

Notice from the District Nurse:

School is a place where colds and diseases can spread rapidly. Children who are ill should stay home from school, rest and recuperate. Sometimes it is difficult, especially early in the morning, to know whether or not to send your child to school. The following guidelines are indications that you should keep your child home:

• Fever of 99.6 F or higher
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Chills
• Nausea
• Coughing, sneezing and/or runny nose
• Headache
• Wheezing or trouble breathing
• Sore throat or trouble swallowing
• Rash or unusual sores or spots
• Generalized muscle aches and pains
• Unusually red, crusted or burning eyes
• Head Lice or Nits

It is required to keep your child home until he/she has been symptom free without medication for 24 hours. Please call the Springer Attendance Line (943-4240) if your child will be absent due to an illness. We must receive a call every day your child is sick at home.

• Absences and late arrivals are to be reported to the school by a parent or guardian by calling the Springer Attendance Line at (650) 943-4240 by 9:00am.
• Children who arrive after the school day begins must sign in at the office to receive a late arrival pass.
• For an appointment during school hours, please go to the office to sign out your child. Your child will be sent to the office to meet you.

Observed religious holidays are considered excused absences as long as the absence has been requested in advance in writing by the parent or guardian and approved by the principal or designee (E.C. 48205, B.P. 5113).