Health Services:

School health services are provided by the school physician and nurse for the purpose of:

1. Providing emergency care for illness or injury at school.

2. Performing screenings mandated by state law.

3. Providing health education and counseling for students, parents,

    and staff.

4. Providing outreach into the community to provide a link to other

    medical agencies.                 

The goal of the school health services office is to:

1. Identify health problems and needs of students and staff.

2. Assist students in becoming increasingly responsible for their own health.

3. Promote environmental safety and health within the school.

4. Promote the optimal level of health for students and staff.

 

 

Rules of the Health Office:

1. A pass from the classroom teacher is required.  Medical emergencies (i.e. uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness) may be seen without a pass.  Headaches, cramps, and stomachaches are not medical emergencies.

2. Permission is needed to administer medication during school hours.  The appropriate forms need to be completed by the doctor, parent/guardian, and school nurse.  This includes all over the counter medications, as well as prescription medication.

 

Parent cooperation is requested in the following situations:

Medication can only be dispensed to students by the school nurse when a written statement is received from the attending physician with a signed permission slip by the parent.

1. A note should accompany your child upon returning to school from an absence due to illness.  Students are not permitted to carry medication at any time while in school.

2. In an event that a student becomes very ill in school, a parent/guardian will be contacted by telephone to take him/her home.

 

Immunizations:

All new students must, by law, present an up-to-date record of the following immunizations before being admitted to school:

1. DPT – Diphtheria, tetanus oxide, and pertussus vaccine

2. Polio                                   6. Rubella

3. T.B. Skin Test                  7. Mumps

4. Measles                             8. Hib.

5. Hepatitis B

* Please inform the school nurse of any injuries or necessary medical changes ASAP.