Sick/Absent FAQ
This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.All students must be immunized against certain diseases. If a student's religious beliefs conflict with the requirements, the student must present a statement signed by the parent stating the conflicts of a recognized church or religious denomination of which the student is a member. This statement must be updated yearly. If a student should not be immunized for medical reasons, the student must present a signed certificate by a U. S. licensed physician and must be updated yearly if not other wise indicated.--See more information in the Student Handbook.
Students that must take any medication at school are required to bring the medication from home with a written request signed by the parent. The medication must be in date, in a properly labeled container, and age appropriate. The request must state the dose and the time to be given. The school nurse, campus secretary, or staff personal trained by the nurse will give the medications.
No over-the-counter medications will be furnished by the school. This includes Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, Pepto-Bismol, oral-gel, cough drops, eardrops, and eye drops. These will have to be sent from home with a written request same as any medications.
If a child becomes ill at school or has an emergency, the parents will be notified. Emergency phone numbers should be kept up to date. State Health Department guidelines state that children with a temperature of 100 degrees or higher may not remain in the classroom. Students with a temperature of 100.4 or more will be sent home and can not return to school until he/she is 24 hours fever free.
If a student is found to have head lice (Pediculosis), they will be sent home from school. When one medication treatment has been given the student may return to school. A follow up treatment is required in most cases. Proof of treatment is required by the school. This can be the top of the box of medication used or the medication label.
If a student is found to have the signs and symptoms of pink eye (Conjunctivitis), the parents will be contacted and requested to take the student to the doctor. The student can return to school with a written doctor's statement or after 24 hours from date treatment began.
If a student should have a medical emergency at school or a school- related activity when the parent cannot be reached, the student will need to have a written parental consent to obtain emergency medical treatment. A Student Health Record and Emergency Care Consent form can be found in the front of every Student Handbook and should be completed and returned to school each year, and updated when needed. This is very important for your child's welfare.
Hearing, Vision, and Spinal Screenings ?
Hearing and Vision Screenings are done each year in grades Pre-K, K, 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9. The spinal screenings are done on grades 6 and 9. Parents are notified if there is a concern.
CHIP--Children's Health Insurance Program?
This is a program with affordable health insurance for your children ages 18 years and under. You can pay little as $15.00 a year and no more than $18.00 a month. You can apply by calling TexCare Partnership in Austin: 1-800-647-6558.
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