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When should a child be kept home from school?
A child should be kept home from school if he/she has:

• An above normal temperature. The child should NOT return to school until his/her temperature has returned to normal and has remained within a normal range for at least 24 hours.
• Vomiting and/or Diarrhea. As above, the child should remain at home until he/she has been without vomiting and/or diarrhea for at least 24 hours. It is also preferred that the child is back to eating a regular diet before they return back to school.
• Any serious cold symptoms that would prevent your child from participating in school activities.
• Any contagious disease.

Excused absences from sports
As per Brookwood's Handbook For Families: “If a student is to be excused from sports, a written note signed by a parent must be brought to school and given to the homeroom teacher in the morning. In addition, the student must speak with the Athletic Director and with his or her coach prior to that afternoon’s sports period. Failure to do so may effect playing time."
“If a student is excused from sports for a prolonged period due to medical reasons, we ask that a doctor’s excuse be submitted to the Athletic Director and/or nurse. Then a doctor’s note is necessary for the student to return to his/her activity. Please submit the note to the nurse.”