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New Vaccination Requirements - For the 2010-2011 School Year
Attention Parents: Please be advised for the school year 2010-2011 State law will require every student in every grade to have:

1)Written proof of 2 varicella vaccines or documentation of history of the disease.

2)Every 7th grader will need to have documentation of meningococcal and Tdap vaccination.

For more information click here.

Please consult your physician and be sure your child is caught up NOW!

Requests for Medication Administration

1. Whenever possible, the parent/guardian should notify the school nurse in advance that the child will need medication. Medication will then be administered during school hours when the following conditions have been met.
   • The medication is prescribed or ordered by a physician and according to that order, the medication must be given during school hours. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications.
   • The parent/guardian and physician must complete and sign the medication dispensing instruction form.
   • The medication must be sent to school in the original prescription container with a child-proof cap or in the container in which it was purchased, if it is an over-the-counter medication.
   • When medication administration is initiated, the parent/guardian and school nurse will decide whether the student will self-administer the medication as supervised by a designated monitor. If self-administration is agreed upon, the parent/guardian will sign a permission.

2. Amounts of medication to send to school
   • A 1-2 week supply of medication will be accepted for self-limited, acute illnesses.
   • A 2-4 week supply is permissible for students with long-term chronic illnesses.

1. The following procedure will be followed for the delivery of medication to the school nurse by the parent/guardian, responsible adult, or student:
   • In the absence of the school nurse or health room assistant, medication will be delivered to the school secretary.
   • Medication received will be recorded on the back of the individual student medication administration log with the date and amount of medication delivered. This log will be signed by the person delivering and receiving the medication.
   • When someone other than the parent/guardian brings the medication to school, it must be placed in a sealed envelope with a signed parent/guardian note indicating the amount of medication.

2. Students in grades K-5 who receive Ritalin, Dexedrine, Clonodine, or any other medication used for the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder may NOT bring their mediation to school. It must be delivered by an adult.
    

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is requiring that all students entering grades K-12 have two doses of the MMR VACCINE (Measles/Mumps/Rubella) by the first day of school in September.

Students who do not comply with this regulation will not be permitted to attend school in September until the school receives written notification from a doctor that the second dose of MMR has been administered.
 

Vision Screening
The School Nurse administers vision tests to all students annually and any concerns are reported to parents.

Growth Screening
Growth screening is performed annually on children in Kindergarten-12th grade. The growth exam is the measurement of the student’s height and weight. The school nurse will use these measurements and compute the BMI (body mass index) and parents will be notified of the results.

Medical Examinations
The School Health Law requires medical exams for children upon original entry to school, either Kindergarten or First Grade. These grades are selected because they represent critical periods of growth and development. Parents may wish to have the family physician examine the child and complete the required forms or have the child examined by the School Doctor.

Dental Examinations
The state of Pennsylvania requires dental examinations for all school children upon original school entry, Kindergarten, or Grade 1 and Grade 3. Parents may choose whether to have the child examined by the School Dentist or family dentist. Dental forms are provided to parents.
 

Exclusion
On occasion, a child may be suspected of having a health condition which may be contagious and warrant examination by the family doctor. In these instances, the school may issue a "Health Exclusion Form" which requires the family doctor to complete before the child can be readmitted to school.

Excuse from Outdoor Play
A child healthy enough to attend school is considered healthy enough to participate in playground and physical education activities and will be expected to participate. Special consideration will be given to students who have health problems documented by a physician.

Medication
Children are not permitted to carry or take any medication at school without a doctor’s order and parent permission. This policy includes prescription and "over-the-counter" medication. If you have any questions, please contact the School Nurse. Click here to read the school policy on administration of medicine.

First Aid
If a minor accident occurs in school, first aid will be administered. No treatment beyond first aid will be given. In more serious cases, the parent will be notified.

Health Room
A Health Room is available for students who are ill or need medical assistance. The nurse and a health room assistant will be on staff to assist students in Grades K-8.