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Absence, Illness and Injuries

Parents are expected to notify the school in the event of a contagious disease, so that the nurse or teacher can take the necessary steps to protect the health of other students.

If your child is absent from school or are hospitalized, you are expected to notify the school and provide a written excuse at the time of return.

If your child is excused from physical education, notification in writing is mandatory, by parent or physician. Written notification is required for return to physical education.

If a student is injured or becomes ill during the school day, the nurse or the secretary will notify the person or persons listed on the confidential health information card. If an injury is severe, the child will be transported by ambulance to the closest hospital.

Please avoid scheduling doctor or dentist appointments, lessons or games during school hours. It is disruptive to the students' schedule and learning. It also sends a message that school is not important.

Any student who has an extended absence from school must have a medical clearance before returning to school.

All school health information and forms can be down loaded from Newburyport Public Schools web site @ http:www.newburyport.k12.ma.us

Students must stay home if they have the following:

• A rash or skin condition not diagnosed by a physician.

• A fever that causes chills, sweats or a temperature above 100 within 24 hours.

• Vomiting or diarrhea

• Inflamed eyes, yellow or green drainage from eyes.

• Head lice or nits

• Bacterial infection not treated for 24 hours with antibiotics

On occasion, emergencies do occur. It is important that the school be kept informed of situations and changes in a

parent or guardian's home, employment, or emergency contact numbers. Accurate phone numbers help us to

facilitate successful treatment.