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PHYSICAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Student Sick Policy
Pathways goal is to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all students and staff. To that end, we ask that parents/guardians not send sick students to school. In general, if your child has been out sick, in order to return to classes or the learning center, they should be well enough to participate in school (e.g., can adequately manage improving cough and congestion on their own, not overly fatigued), and care of the returning child should not interfere with the school staff’s ability to teach or care for other students. 
 
Below you will find a visual reference provided by the California Department of Public Health for when to keep your kids home from school. Simple steps to help prevent the spread of germs and viruses are to cover cough and sneeze with a tissue or flexed elbow, wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, or use hand sanitizer. For COVID questions, please refer to our COVID-19 Information and Guidance page. 
 
Review this information from the CDC for additional guidance on other common illnesses (e.g., strep throat, hand-foot-mouth disease, norovirus, head lice, pink eye, impetigo, scabies, measles, and molluscum contagiosum).
MEALS PROGRAM

Pathways will offer breakfast and lunch meals to all students, regardless of income level, focusing on nutrition, compliance, and being as allergy-aware as possible. Students may access one breakfast meal and one lunch meal on any day they are at one of our learning centers. Each meal consists of components designed to meet USDA standards, such as a Whole Grain-Rich item, fruit, and low-fat or fat-free milk (for breakfast) and a Meat/Meat Alternate item, Whole Grain-Rich item, fruit, a Vegetable (with varied subgroups throughout the week), and low-fat or fat-free milk, (for lunch).

 

Breakfast will be available from approximately 9:00 - 9:30 am, and lunch will be available during lunch period, 12:15-12:45 pm.

 

While we provide meals, students are always welcome and encouraged to bring their meals from home if they choose. To stay hydrated throughout the day, all students should plan to bring a reusable water bottle, as refillable water stations are available on campus. Snacks will only be offered as able. 

MEDICAL FORMS
Whenever possible, administer medications at home. If your child needs to take medication or requires medical treatment during school hours, please have your medical provider complete the appropriate forms and turn them in to the school office, along with the appropriate medication, in appropriately marked containers, prior to the first day of your students attendance.