HEALTH OFFICE INFORMATION
Lori Keith, RN
(518) 638-8243, ext 518
[email protected]
The main function of the school nurse is to provide for the health concerns of students and staff, managing health problems and injuries when they occur, administer necessary medications, and provide support for the teachers with up-to-date health information and health lessons for the classroom.
Children who are healthy and who are getting good nutrition and proper rest are better able to learn and participate in class. The school health office is also a community resource room, where the school nurse can provide information on the many resources which are available to our families. Please inform the Health Office if there are any health concerns for your child that the school nurse should be aware of.
ATHLETICS INFORMATION
Click HERE to to find information on how to register for sports online with Family ID
Click HERE for the health history form
Click HERE for information on the ImPACT program
MANDATED STATE HEALTH SCREENINGS
Click HERE to view Mandated State Health Screenings
PHYSICALS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
-Physicals are required for the following grades: Pre K, K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 and any student new to the District. Download this FORM to bring to your health care provider.
-Sports physicals are required annually.
-Physicals are required to obtain working papers.
SICK DAY GUIDELINES
Click HERE for more information on when to keep your child home due to illness
MEDICATIONS
Any medication prescribed by a physician for a student should be left with the nurse and taken or administered in the nurse’s office. The nurse can only administer medicine in school when a doctor’s order and parent’s written permission are given to the Health Office. Over-the-counter drugs can not be given in school unless ordered by a doctor in writing. No student should have any medication while in school. Consequences will result if a student is found with medication (prescription and/or non-prescription) except for a doctor’s and the school nurse’s prior approval.
MEDICATION MAY ONLY BE ADMINISTERED IF IT IS ACCOMPANIED BY:
- Your physician’s written order that specifies diagnosis, medication (possible side effects), dosage, frequency, and the time element for administering the medication.
- The written request of the parent requesting that school personnel administer the medication as ordered.
- The family must provide the medication in the prescription bottle, tube, or container that clearly indicates the date, child’s name and physician’s name, dosage, and frequency.
- Parents are requested to inform the school immediately if there is any change in the course of treatment or medication.
- Medication orders must be renewed annually or when there is a change in medication or dosage.
- The pharmacy label does not constitute a written order and cannot be used instead of a written order from a doctor.