Respiratory Viruses, strep throat, stomach virus or other contagions
If your student is sick, please email SPEAttendance@forsyth.k12.ga.us to let them know your student will be absent from school.
If your student test positive for Flu please contact your school nurse at (678)341-6481 ext: 321003 or email f42009@forsyth.k12.ga.us and let her know what type of flu A or B. Thank You!
Guidance Related to Viruses and/or Infections
Please do not send your child to school and/or school activities if they are exhibiting symptoms of common illnesses such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19, strep throat, stomach virus or other contagious viruses and/or infections.
Symptoms of common illnesses may include fever (100 or greater), persistent cough/wheezing, fatigue, loss of appetite, muscle or body aches, headache, sore throat, congestion/runny nose, eye drainage, rash, abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea. Children with an unknown rash need to be seen by a healthcare provider to ensure it is not contagious to others. Children with a persistent cough should stay home until symptoms improve.
Please note your child must meet the following criteria before returning to school and/or school activities:
• Your child must be fever free for a full 24-hour period without the use of fever-reducing medication.
• Your child must be free of vomiting and/or diarrhea for a full 24-hour period.
• Your child should also have an overall improvement in their symptoms and be able to tolerate their school day.
• If an antibiotic has been prescribed, then the antibiotic must be administered for a full 24-hour period.