District 203 Health Service Philosophy

School Health Services recognize that an individual’s education and growth is related to their physical, mental and emotional well-being.

District 203 believes:

• Each individual is valuable and the development of his/her potential is the first responsibility of education.
• The acquisition of skills necessary to maintain a healthy state is a cardinal component of education.
• An effective school health program requires the cooperative involvement of family, school, community agencies, and medical disciplines.
• School Health Services provides a unique contribution to the development of concepts of wellness in students, families, and community.
• A maturing student should be able to face social situations and life problems with increasing judgment as to his/ her role and acceptance of it. Recognition of health issues should be fostered as a civic responsibility.

Communicable Diseases

On March 5, 2024, the CDC announced that they are streamlining COVID-19 guidance for isolation to be in line with all respiratory viruses, and to make guidance simple, clear and easy to understand.

• If you are sick stay home
• Seek testing and treatment (particularly if at high risk for severe disease)
• Return to normal activities when symptoms have been getting better overall for 24 hours, and if a fever was present, it has been gone for 24 hours without use of a fever-reducing medication.
• Once people resume normal activities, they are encouraged to take precautions for the next 5 days to curb disease spread, such as:
• Taking more steps for cleaner air,
• Enhancing hygiene practices,
• Wearing a well-fitting mask,
• Keeping a distance from others, and/or
• Getting testing to inform your actions to prevent spread to others. 

Naperville 203 does not require testing, isolation or masking.