Please join with us as we work together as a school family to promote the best community health possible. Click here for pertinent HCA medical guidelines including the fact than any child with fever, vomiting, diarrhea, persistent cough, sore throat, or runny nose (other than clear) within at least 12-24 hours SHOULD NOT be at school that day.

2009-2010 Influenza Policy for Highlands Christian Academy

Highlands Christian Academy will continue to receive guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) regarding influenza during the 2009-10 school year. Based on the severity of the 2009 H1N1 flu-related illnesses thus far, this guidance is designed to decrease exposure to regular seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 while at the same time limiting the disruption of regular activities and learning in the school.

At this point, with the most recent information available, the CDC is encouraging schools to remain open.  If it becomes necessary for HCA to close, we will contact you immediately with additional information.

HCA will be implementing increased preventative procedures during this school season. Please take special note of the following information and policies being put into place in order to protect our students, families, and staff.

Symptoms of H1N1 may include fever and cough – and may also include sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, runny nose, fatigue, and diarrhea. If your child shows these symptoms, it is HCA policy that you keep him or her home and see a doctor before bringing him or her to school.  If your child is diagnosed with H1N1, it is essential that you notify the school immediately so we may take proper steps of precaution.

When a student comes to school sick, the health of fellow students and staff is at risk.  As school staff, we will stay home when we are ill so others are not exposed, and we implore you as parents to do the same with your children. It is our prayer that the HCA family will have a safe and healthy school year.  Please pray with us for the health and well-being of all our students and staff.

Click Here to review our complete policy regarding H1N1.