When should I keep my student home?
Students must stay home from school due to illness if any of the following are present:
Fever of 100 degrees or higher in the past 24 hours
Unknown rash
Vomiting and/or diarrhea in the past 24 hours
Jaundice
Itchy, red eyes with discharge
Ringworm of the scalp (until treatment has been started)
Live lice/nits
Wound with uncontainable oozing/drainage
The school health clinic is designed to treat minor injuries and to act as a temporary “waiting area” for students who have become ill during the school day. Should a student become ill, persons designated on the GCISD Health and Emergency information form will be contacted to pick up the student. All telephone numbers must be recorded on the GCISD Health and Emergency information form and updated immediately if changes occur during the school year.
You may also view the Parent-Student Handbook for other health related topics.