OUESD Wellness Policy

WHEN TO KEEP A CHILD HOME FROM SCHOOL

It is sometimes difficult to decide when and how long to keep an ill child home from school. The attached guidelines represent some of the common childhood illnesses and symptoms. A good rule of thumb is that if your child is suffering from any illness that prevents them from feeling well enough to participate in the usual activities and routines, they should not be sent to school.

CUANDO NO MANDAR A SU HIJO/A A LA ESCUELA

A veces es difícil decidir cuándo y cuánto tiempo debes de mantener a tu hijo/a enferma en la casa de la escuela.  Las indicaciones adjuntas representan algunas de la enfermedades más comunes y sus síntomas.  Una buena regla es si su hijo/a está sufriendo de cualquier enfermedad que los impide de sentirse los suficiente bien para participar en las actividades y rutinas de al diario, no los deberán mandar a la escuela.

HEALTH CARE FOR ALL FAMILIES

The California Department of Education wants to help families make sure they have access to health coverage.  To that end, they created a partnership with Covered California, the Children's Partnership ALL IN for Health and the California Coverage and Health Initiatives agency to help schools provide information about health care options.  Please click HERE for more information.  Additionally, you can visit All In For Health .

El Departamento de Educación de California quiere ayudar a las familias asegurarse que tengan acceso a cobertura médica.  Para este fin, han creado una colaboración con Covered California, la Colaboración de Niños TODOS ADENTRO para Salud y la agencia de Cobertura para California e Iniciativos de Salud para ayudar a las escuelas proveer información sobre opciones de cuidado médica.  Por favor de hacer clic AQUÍ para más información.  Adicionalmente, puede visitar All In For Health .

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

The California School Immunization Law requires that children be up-to-date on their immunizations (shots) to attend school. Most children need booster shots before starting kindergarten.  Students must present documentation of complete immunizations before entry into a school.  Students shall be excluded from school or exempted from immunization requirements only as allowed by law.
More information about Immunization

CDPH Shots for School Website