Absence
Principals and teachers are responsible for checking the regular attendance of all students. Every absence must be recorded on the attendance register and record. Elementary schools record absences according to the instructions on the Student Attendance Register.
When a student is absent from school, parents are required to call the Health Room, Ext. 227 or email jbryant-evans@hnmschool.org between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m.
Upon returning to school after an absence, a written excuse stating the reason for the child's absence must be presented to the teacher.
If a student is absent for three consecutive school days because of a personal illness, upon returning to school, the student must bring a statement from a doctor or health clinic
verifying the illness or condition that caused the absence.
If a student is absent for a total of 15 days or more during the trimester, official grades are withheld.
This decision is left to the judgment of the principal in consultation with the teacher.
Students who are absent from school can not participate in same day school activities.
You must notify the school if your child has any of the following illnesses/symptoms - as a general rule, your child should not go to school if they have:
FEVER: A fever over 100.4° eFahrenheit (F). Your child can return to school after they have been fever-free for 24 hours without antipyretics. Antipyretics are medicines that treat or prevent fever.
VOMITING OR DIARRHEA: Children who vomit or have diarrhea should remain home until they have not vomited or had diarrhea for a full 24 hours.
PINKEYE: If it is bacterial, you can send your child back 24 hours after he’s started on eyedrops or ointment. If it is viral, then there isn’t much that can be done and they can be sent back the same day.
STREP THROAT: People with strep throat should stay home from work, school, or daycare until they:
AND
- Have taken antibiotics for at least 12 to 24 hours; ask the doctor how long you should stay home after starting antibiotics.
HAND FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE: People with strep throat should stay home from work, school, or daycare until they:
- Have no fever
- Have no new sores develop
- Have no unconrolled drooling with mouth sores
- Feel well enough to participate in classroom activities.
HEAD LICE: Children may return to school after 1 shampoo and comb-out treatment.
