Well it turns out that my sore throat was more than that.
My mom set up a doctor's appointment for me to have my throat checked. After a exam they came back and told me that I have strep throat. They gave me a prescription and they told me I could go back to school on Monday. I have to take these 2 1/2 teaspoons of med. twice a day until the seventh. At least I get to stay home and paint my nails, watch TV, and eat cake!