Illness Guidelines (When to Stay Home)
- Fever of 100.4 (oral) degrees or higher
- Cramps and or vomiting
- Sore throat with fever (see below)
- Persistent cough (dry or productive)
- Diarrhea (three or more episodes in 24 hrs)
- Rash or open and draining sores
- Symptoms that prevent him or her from participating in school, such as:
- Excessive tiredness or lack of appetite
- Headaches, body aches, earaches
- Severe sore throat (could be strep-throat even without fever. Other symptoms of strep throat in children are headache & stomach upset. Contact your pediatrician to assess or diagnosis strep throat)
Guidelines provided by Lake County Department of Health
Illness Guidelines (When to Return to School)
- Student should feel fit for at least 24 hours.
- Free of fever for at least 24 hours (without medication)
- Free of vomiting and or diarrhea for at least 24 hours.
- If strep throat, they must be on the appropriate antibiotic for at least 24 hours.
- If conjunctivitis, they must be on the appropriate eye drops for at least 24 hours or cleared by a physician.
- Rash illnesses should be assessed by a doctor.
- If chicken pox is suspected, keep home for at least 5 days after the appearance of the rash or until all blisters have scabbed over.
Guidelines provided by Lake County Department of Health
Type 1 Diabetes Information
The Illinois State Board of Education, in coordination with the Illinois Department of Public Health, provides informational materials about Type 1 Diabetes for parents and guardians of students.
Faith's Law: Sexual Abuse Response and Prevention
Whether you are a student, parent or guardian, or an educator, a resource guide has been developed by the Illinois State Board of Education to help you know where to find help in the event sexual abuse is suspected, reported, and/or being investigated. Being the support person to a victim of sexual abuse can create secondary trauma, and it’s important to seek appropriate help and support not only for the primary victim but for yourself as well. Conversely, if you are the victim of abuse and feel unsupported by the adults in your life, help and hope are available.