Health Office

Can I bring my child to school if they have a cough?

Yes, if the following apply:

• They have tested Negative for COVID
• They are getting over a cold/flu and now have a lingering cough. 
• The cough is controlled with medication or cough drops.

My child had a fever last night and is feeling better this morning. Can I bring them to school today?

No, Your child must be fever-free for 24 hours without using fever-reducing medications before returning to school.

My Child has Pink Eye, can they come to school?

A child may return to school 24 hours after starting an antibiotic drop for pink eye. Therefore, if you believe your child's infection is bacterial it is prudent to see your child's pediatrician to determine whether they need drops. If pink eye is viral, a warm compress for the first 24 hours is recommended. 

For the vast majority of cases of pinkeye, which are usually viral, you might think of it as you do a common cold. The truth is that, like the common cold, a child is often contagious and has exposed friends and classmates before symptoms are even noticed.

What is the school's COVID protocol?

COVID protocols are linked here.

Someone in my house has tested positive for COVID. My child has no symptoms and has tested negative. Are they okay to come to school?

Yes. Per the guidance given by the Public Health Department, pupils are no longer required to quarantine if exposed to COVID unless they show symptoms.

My child has COVID symptoms but is testing negative for COVID. Are they okay to come to school?

We encourage all parents to keep their kids home when sick. They are okay to return once they have been fever-free for 24 hours and symptoms are getting better and not worse.

If you have any additional questions about COVID symptoms, please contact our school nurse.

I don't want to vaccinate my child. Does your school require immunizations?

Yes, California law requires all students attending public or private schools to be vaccinated against certain infectious diseases to keep themselves and their classmates safe. The school must have a copy of each student's vaccination record on file. Which vaccines are required varies by the student's age and grade. If your child just started receiving immunizations and is catching up, they must be compliant with the immunization schedule to continue enrollment in school. View the schedule.

If your child can not receive immunizations due to medical reasons, a medical exemption form is required. In that form, the physician must state within the letter your child's name, which vaccine they can't receive, and the reason they can not get the vaccine. The letter must have the doctor's name, signature, and license number.

Can my child have cough drops while at school?

Yes, cough drops are allowed. The bag of cough drops may be kept in the nurse's office and a few can be kept in the child’s backpack. The student may come to get a few cough drops as needed.

Can my child take medication at school?

Yes, your child can take medication at school as long as we have a signed medical authorization form, both parent and doctor. 

My child needs to take medication while at school. Can I drop it off to you? Or can they keep it in their backpack and take it during lunch?

The school nurse can administer medication only if the following apply:

A medication authorization form has been filled out and signed by the doctor and parent.

The medication must be prescription ONLY and not over the counter. 

ONLY  the school nurse can administer medication.

Students can NOT carry medication in their pockets or backpacks. All medications must be kept in the nurse’s office.