Illness and Contagious Diseases

Parents are informed of any instance where their child may have been exposed to a contagious disease that affects children while at school. We contact the local health authorities if there is an outbreak or a reportable illness. A child who is suspected of having a contagious disease is isolated from other children until a family member can pick him or her up.

Children who are absent because of a contagious disease may not return to school until the transmission period is over. In some instances, a doctor ’s note may be required. If your child has been exposed to a contagious disease, you must notify COA within 24 hours.