School Nurse
If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s heath, please do not hesitate to contact our school nurse at nurse@kootenaiclassical.org.
Sick children should not be in school. Any child who has a fever or is contagious must be kept home. Feverish/contagious students who arrive at school will be immediately sent home.
When to Stay Home from School
When should I keep my child home from school?
Your child should stay home from school for any of the following:
a fever of 100 degrees or higher (must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of medication)
contagious illness (this includes pink eye)
unable to comfortably take part in regular school activities
How long should my child stay home?
A child kept home or sent home with a fever may not return to school until they are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications like Tylenol or Ibuprofen.
Children with vomiting or diarrhea should be kept home for 24 hours after symptoms have stopped.
Does my child need a note after staying home sick?
Yes. School policy requires a doctor’s note, after the third day in a row, in order for an absence to be counted as excused. You must also notify the school every day your child is absent before 1:00pm in order for their absence to be counted as excused.
Coming Back to School After Illness
Can my child take medication at school?
It is always best to give medication at home whenever possible. Sometimes, medication may need to be given to the student at school. Prescription medication must be in the original pharmacy container which will be labeled with the date filled and all appropriate identifying information. Over-the-counter medication must be in the original unopened bottle that is properly sealed and labeled with the student’s name. A parent or guardian must drop off any medication to the front office. Never send medication with a student.
Do I need to fill out a form so my child can take medicine at school?
Yes. You must provide the proper forms in order for any medication to be given to your child at school. Forms can be requested from the front office.
Can my child carry medication in their backpack or lunchbox?
No. If your child needs medication at school, whether it is prescribed or over-the-counter, it must be kept in the School Nurse’s office. The School Nurse (or front office staff) will supervise the dispensing of the medication for all students.
Medication At School
Idaho law allows a parent or guardian to claim an immunization exemption for their child for medical, religious, or other reasons. A medical exemption must be completed by a license physician. Exemptions for religious or other reasons should be documented on the form provided by Idaho Immunizaion Program.