Sun Safety Protocol

• Parents may provide their child with a personal supply of sunscreen 
• Students must apply their own personal sunscreen*
  • *To test for possible allergic reaction, apply sunscreen on a small patch of skin, such as the underside of the forearm, to see if any irritation develops within the subsequent 24 hrs.
• Parents must provide the student’s sunscreen in the original container stored in a ziplock bag with their child’s name on it
• Sunscreen must be carried in student’s backpack and kept in the classroom.
• Remind students not to share sunscreen because of possible allergic reaction
• Hats are encouraged to be worn when outside the classroom
• Sunglasses that provide UV protection shall be encouraged to be worn when outside the classroom in the sun
• Education of students about proper use of sunscreen should be reinforced by teachers

UV radiation is more intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when there is a lack of thick cloud cover, and from mid spring to mid fall  March through October.

• Wear a hat with a wide (at least 4“) brim.
• Cover up - wear tightly woven, loose fitting clothing that covers as much of the body as possible, weather permitting.
• Wear UV protective sunglasses that screen 100% of UVA and UVB (broad-spectrum).
• Seek shade - use trees or physical structures to shield you, especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Apply sunscreen – use SPF 15 or higher. Apply to exposed skin 15 minutes before going outdoors.
• Use lip balm - with SPF 30 or higher.
• Avoid tanning salons and sunlamps.
• Do not depend on sunscreen alone to protect children and adults from skin cancer. Use a combination of these recommendations.

• CDC Sun Safety
• Kid's Health Sun Safety
• American Academy of Pediatrics Sun and Water Safety Tips
• United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Action Steps for Sun Safety