James Madison School #10

Amanda Silva - School Nurse
862-306-7190  Ext. 1106

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SCHOOL HEALTH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Listed below are policies that must be followed throughout the school year.  Please help us ensure the safety and well-being of all our students.   If you should have any questions or concerns, please contact the Nurse’s office.

Reasons for Keeping Your Child Home:

• Fevers, 100 or higher
• Illness during the night
• Complaints of nausea, upset stomach, vomiting, headache, or diarrhea prior to leaving for school
• Unexplained rash on face or body
• Severe cold, persistent cough, and/or sore throat
• Eyes that are, swollen, red, and crusty

*The school nurse will send home any child that exhibits any of the above.*

A Doctor’s Note is needed for:

• For absences to be taken into consideration by administration
• Absence of school for five (3) consecutive days or more
• Return to school after being treated for any of the following communicable diseases:   Strep throat, scarlet fever, Pink Eye, Fifth’s disease, Ringworm, scabies
• Seen in the doctor’s office:  Ex. Physical Examination, Immunizations and/or Injuries

Change of Information

A note must be submitted to the school when:

• There is any change of information on a student’s emergency card (Ex. Telephone numbers, parent place of employment, or emergency contacts)
• There is a change in who will pick up the student for the day

  
  Medication/Allergies

• If your child needs medication during school hours, please do not send the medication with the student.  The parent must hand the medication to the nurse.
• Contact the nurse to make arrangements for medication administration and discuss any allergies or medical concerns.
  
  
  Health Screenings

• As per the state mandate, students must be screened for vision, hearing, scoliosis, height, and weight. 
• The screenings will take place throughout the year.
• A referral letter will be sent home to parents for any screenings that do not fall within the normal range of limits.  A follow-up with a pediatrician is recommended.
• If you do not want your child to participate in any one of these screenings:

           
Please submit a letter stating exactly which screening/s your child will not participate in.  The child must then be taken to a doctor to have the screenings done. A note from the doctor with the results of the screenings must be handed in by March 1^st.