Students should stay home from school if sick

Staff Editorial

Illness is a common occurrence for a high school student, especially during the winter season. During the midst of testing, projects and scholarship season, illness puts a halt in students’ routines. Students are often encouraged to stay in their routines and come to school if they are sick and do not present a fever, yet this can prove to be pointless for the student. The Booster staff suggests that if you feel ill or worse than your every-day self feels, stay home for the benefit of yourself and those around you.

What can be defined as sickness is often left up to interpretation. Some believe that sickness is defined by running a temperature while others believe that just simply feeling bad constitutes sickness. The Booster believes that if you feel lesser than what your every-day self feels like, that you should consider visiting a doctor and staying home from school, especially if you have a temperature or are throwing up.

The Booster staff suggests that if students feel unwell to the point that they are unable to participate in class as normal due to illness, then it would be more beneficial for ill students to stay home, rest and complete assignments on their own terms and time. We, however, are not suggesting that students miss school/class for every single headache or wave of lethargy. The Booster staff also believes that it would be beneficial to fellow peers if students were to stay home when presented with sickness. Not only can students spread illness to those around them, but students can also provide a distraction to the education of those around them.

We as a staff encourage students who are sick to get in contact with their teachers as soon as possible to get make up work and assignments. If students are aware that they are going to be absent for a day or t w o , t h e y should let the teacher know so that one can prevent falling behind as much as possible. The sooner one contacts a teacher, the more considerate they will be regarding your make up assignments.

Teachers, The Booster asks that you be patient with those who are sick. The majority of the time, illness presents itself without warning. If students are unable to learn to their utmost ability, the need for them to rest and get better trumps the need for them to be in class.

In conclusion, students, if you feel that sickness is affecting your ability to perform at your normal pace in the classroom, take time to rest and take a trip to the doctor. Also, do not forget to contact your teacher before you return in regards to your make up work. All of these suggestions go to prevent headaches for every party involved and will smooth out the process for all.