1.  For at least the first hour/class period when the parent sent him/her to school to "try it."

2.  When someone else thinks he/she "looks" sick or "looks" feverish but student feels fine.

3.  When an old, healed abrasion (scab) is merely sore or itches.

4.  When there is soreness from an old injury.  If no bump, bruise, swelling, redness, or if more than 24 hours after injury -- no ice should be given -- it won't help!

5.  When bandage was applied at home.  Clinic personnel have been instructed not to reapply elastic or sterile dressings. Nurses require a physician's order to reapply or change elastic or sterile dressings.

6.  When student regularly finds excuses to leave class and rarely has to go or stay home because of illness.

7.  When a student frequently asks to go to clinic at the same time of the day.

8.  When a loose tooth is annoying to student and/or teacher.