Reminders from the Nurse's Office

• Everyone enrolled in school is required by state law to attend regularly. This is a crucial element of a student’s educational success. Every student must turn in an excuse to the school office, written by the parent, guardian or physician, within three days of returning to school after any absence. All absences beyond ten days in one school year must be accompanied by a doctor’s note. Please review your child’s handbook and the district website for specific guidelines regarding the attendance policy.
  • Attendance Secetary Information

 

• A student, regardless of age, may not leave school during the day for an illness unless excused by the nurse. The nurse must have contact with a parent, legal guardian, or emergency contact person prior to dismissal.

 

• No medications, including over-the-counter medications, may be taken in school by any student, regardless of age, unless an order from the student’s healthcare provider plus signed parent permission is received by the nurse. Asthma inhalers and epi-pens are the only medications that may be carried with the student, but only with written doctor’s order and parent permission. Medication Authorization Forms are available on the district website or in the nurse’s office.

 

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

*Please note the new immunization requirements for schools which require students to receive a second meningococcal vaccine upon entry into 12^th grade. If one dose was given on or after the student’s 16^th birthday, it shall count as the 12^th grade dose.  For this reason, we encourage students to have their physical exams done by their private doctor or health care provider, as it is an ideal time to discuss and update necessary vaccines.