Black Bear® Academy

Black Bear Attendance Guidelines

Please do not send your child to school if any of these symptoms or signs were present in the previous 24 hours:

• Elevated temperature (100.4 F  or greater)
• Persistent cough
• Vomiting
• Repeated diarrhea
• Purulent discharge (anything other than clear discharge) from nose or eyes which indicate a possible contagious condition: green = sinus infection, yellow = bacterial infection
• Red, inflamed, or discharging eyes (conjunctivitis or “pink eye”)
• Suspected scabies, impetigo, acute skin rash or eruptions, any skin lesion with weeping discharge.
• Active head lice

If you are uncertain as to whether or not to send your child, keep them home. We are happy to review symptoms and to help you resolve any questions. Sometimes there is worry that your child will miss important work or perfect attendance, but it is important to remember that a healthy child is a better learner.  Like adults, children will have differing tolerances for discomfort and illness. Even with a common cold some are able to function well while others are miserable. “Staying home” when ill serves to protect everyone in our school community.  Please notify us immediately if your child was diagnosed with any type of communicable illness: strep throat, scarlet fever, mononucleosis, chicken pox, MRSA, or head lice.  Thanks for your help in keeping our students healthy!

Maureen Black

Executive Director

mblack@blackbearacademy.com