Students should stay home or will be sent home if they have a fever of 100.0°F or higher and are exhibiting symptoms of not feeling well. Students should stay home until they are fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication.
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Student Health Records and Forms
All McDonogh School students are required to submit new health forms via the Parent Personal Page every year. These forms are required before all students may begin the school year, participate in any school activities, or try out for an athletic team in the fall.
Please note that we do not accept forms signed by a provider who is also the student’s parent. Contact the Infirmary at 443-544-7015 or infirmary@mcdonogh.org with any questions regarding health forms.
Please review and download the forms and action plans below, after which please log in to your Parent Page; go to Manage Records, and then Upload Forms to submit them to the School.
| Physical Form |
This form is valid for ONE YEAR and is to be updated annually for all students prior to the first day of classes or preseason athletics in the fall. |
| Immunization Record | An Immunization Record is required for all new students and current students who received any new vaccinations. Reminder: Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines are required prior to entering 7th grade. |
| Concussion Baseline Test | Required for ALL students in grades 6-12 prior to the start of each school year. For more information, visit the Athletic Training and Sports Medicine page. |
| Allergy Action Plan | Required annually for all students with food allergies and other severe allergies (ie: Insects, Bees). |
| Asthma Action Plan | Required annually for all students with Asthma. |
| Diabetes Medical Management Plan |
Required annually for all students with Diabetes. |
| Medication Authorization Form | Required for all medication administered by the nurses during the school day. Required for all self-carry emergency medication and medication kept in the Infirmary. |
| Seizure Action Plan | Required annually for all students with Epilepsy/Seizures. |
Illnesses and Sick Days
Students should stay home or will be sent home If they exhibit any of the symptoms or conditions listed below.
If you are unsure, it’s always best to consult your child’s healthcare provider for guidance. Prioritizing their health helps ensure a healthier school environment for everyone!
For additional information, view CDC Recommendations.
When to Stay Home!
Fever
Vomiting or Diarrhea
Keep your child home if they have had vomiting or diarrhea. Students must be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning to school.
Contagious Illness
Conditions like strep throat or pink eye (conjunctivitis) usually require a doctor’s visit.
For strep throat, students may return to school after taking antibiotics for 24 hours and have no fever. View Hopkins Medicine Guidance.
If the eyes appear red and have yellow/green drainage or if the eyes are crusty, this may be pink eye, which usually requires a doctor’s visit and a period of isolation, often until treatment has begun and symptoms improve.
Cough or Cold Symptoms
Students should stay home if they have a persistent cough, excessive runny nose, or other severe cold symptoms that may disrupt their ability to participate in class.
COVID, Flu or other Respiratory Illness
For these illnesses, follow CDC guidance for respiratory viruses.
Fatigue or Severe Pain
If your child is too tired to engage in school activities or is experiencing significant pain (like headaches, stomach aches, or body aches), they should stay home.
Skin Rashes
Unexplained rashes may be a sign of a contagious condition and should be evaluated by a doctor.
Head Lice
Students diagnosed with live head lice should stay home from school until they have received appropriate treatment. Students may return to school after the first treatment, as long as they are free of live lice. For more information, read the following:
Behavior Changes
If your child shows signs of confusion, irritability, or lethargy, it may warrant a day at home for recovery.
Return to School Policy
Students absent from school for more than three days due to an illness or injury must provide a doctor’s note before returning to school.
Medication Administration
All medications needed during the school day must be administered by the school nurse. This includes prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Only emergency medication can be self-carried. Students who self-carry their emergency medication need to have the self-carry portion completed by the provider and parents/guardians.
MEDICATION GUIDELINES
The following guidelines apply to medication stored in the Infirmary and administered by the school nurse. These guidelines are aligned with those set forth by the Maryland Department of Health to ensure the safety and well-being of students.
- Prescription medication must be in a container labeled by the pharmacist. Non-prescription medication must be in the original container.
- Medication must be dropped off at the Infirmary by an adult.
- A new medication administration form must be completed at the start of each school year for every medication. Additionally, a new form is required any time there is a change in the medication's dosage or administration schedule.
Read the complete Medication Guidelines.
Boarding Program Health Requirements
Along with the required forms listed above, there are additional forms for students who participate in the Boarding Program. For more information, please contact boarding@mcdonogh.org.