Section VII - Health

 

PERSONNEL

A qualified nurse - Mrs. Karen Cavan - is on duty full time each day.

 

IMMUNIZATION

According to State Law, no child is permitted to enter or attend school unless he/she has been fully immunized and the completed records are on file in the School Office.

 

HEALTH ROOM PROCEDURES

Giving of medications will be kept at a minimum, and a standard procedure must be followed.

Any medication prescribed by a licensed physician may be given: such medicine shall be properly labeled in the original container with the child’s name, dosage, etc. on the pharmacist’s label. Written permission from physician and parents to give such medication must be obtained. All medications must be approved by the school doctor. Forms are available and must be properly filled out.

In order to insure the safety and well-being of our students, if a child is going to be out of school a call to the Main Office giving the reason would be appreciated. Otherwise, the school nurse will attempt to contact you. All children returning after an absence must bring in a note signed by their parent.

If a child has a fever, vomited the night before, or coughed most of the night, the health office recommends that parents keep their child home to rest. The child should be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.

Testing is done in several areas of various grades. Parents will be notified if any problems are detected.

The nurse is only able to treat emergencies that occur at school. She is not permitted to diagnose. Therefore, any medical problem should be referred to your family physician.

Any child in school should be able to participate in all school activities, including gym. If there is any reason that this is not possible, the child should bring a note from his/her physician so stating.