Information about the Nurse's Office

Medication

• All medication given during school hours MUST have a signed doctor's order (includes Medication Name, Dose, Time, Frequency, Route) and a parent's signature.  This includes prescription medication and over-the-counter medication! 
• Parents must provide the school with the medication in the original package/bottle (we cannot accept unlabeled/loose medication in a bag). 
• Medication should be brought to school by a parent/designated adult to be given to the nurse.  
• School Medication Form: Medication Administration Form

Screenings/Exams

• Annual health screenings are completed by the nurses each year. 
  • Height/Weight- all grades
  • Vision- all grades
  • Hearing- K-3rd, 7th, 11th grades
  • Scoliosis- 6th + 7th grades (may use school physical)
• Physical Examinations
  • Required in K, 6th, 11th (+ entry into school if hasn't had one completed)
  • May have private exam or school exam completed (if a private exam isn't turned in by January 5th, the school exam will be given)
  • Additional vaccination requirements:
    • Entry into 7th grade: Tdap + MCV
    • Entry into 12th grade: MCV
• Dental Examinations
  • Required in K, 3rd, 7th grades
  • May have private exam or school exam completed (if a private exam isn't turned in by November 1st, the school exam will be given)

When to keep your child home:

• Fever (100° or higher)- should stay home until fever-free (without use of medication) for 24 hours
• Vomiting- should stay home until vomit free for 24 hours
• Feeling unwell and would not be able to function throughout the school day
• If you are not sure whether you should send your child to school, feel free to contact your child's school nurse.

      *Reminder- 3 days of absences or more require a doctor's note for attendance. 

Health Conditions

  Please reach out to your child's school nurse about any health conditions they should be aware of- especially for any new diagnosis throughout the school year (Diabetes, Seizures, Life-Threatening Allergies, etc).

Clothing

   We recommend that you have a change of clothing in your child's backpack/locker for accidents, spills, etc.

Please reach out to your child's school nurse if you have any questions/concerns during the school year!!