Head Lice Information
As per School Policy, students are not excluded from school due to head lice. Please refer to a MEMO from our school nurses for more information.
HEAD LICE INFORMATION
At different times in the year, head lice are found among our student population, and classrooms may routinely be screened for head lice at the discretion of the school nurse. Anyone can get lice. Having lice is not a disgrace, but informing the school that lice have been found is an important step in helping to control the problem. Lice are grayish-white insects that crawl on or near the scalp. They are one-eighth to one-fourth inch in length. The eggs or nits are teardrop-shaped and are firmly attached to the hairs, usually within one-half inch of the scalp. They do not flick off, and therefore, can be distinguished from dandruff. Notify the school if you find lice or nits, and we will be able to advise you on how to treat it. If you choose, you may notify your doctor.
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