Parents
Health Forms
Absences -- FAQ's from parents
My child is sick and unable to come to school. What does the school require?
Provide a note signed by a parent and/or guardian each time your child is absent.
What if my child is absent for 3 or more days?
Notify the school nurse by phone or e-mail if your child is out of school for 3 or more days or is under the care of a physician. Also, please send a note stating the general type of illness upon his/her return to school. This will help us track breakouts of illnesses in the school.
What notification is required if my child is absent for 7 or more days?
Provide a physician's certificate for absences of seven(7) or more days. Your child should report to the nurse's office upon his/her return to school.
My child is on activity restrictions due to injury or illness. What documentation do I need for school?Provide written notification from the physician When it is necessary to excuse a child from physical education and/or recess. The note should clearly detail activity restrictions and identify the date your child will be cleared to resume all activities.
When should my child stay home from school?
- When your child has a contagious illness such as strep throat, flu, or chicken pox.
- When your child has had a fever of 100.4 F or above within the past 24 hours.
- When your child has red/pink eyes or drainage from the eyes.
- When your child is vomiting, has diarrhea, or is unable to manage his/her secretions.
- When your child has head lice or nits (In this case the child must be seen by the school nurse before returning to school). Click Here for Head Lice information.
- If your child does not have proof of all required immunizations or does not have the required exemption information on file.
MEDICATIONS
My child will need medication administered during school. What should I do?
You may download the necessary forms below.
You may also stop by the nurse’s office at your child’s school to pick up the forms.
If your child requires any long-term medication administration at school, you will need:If your child requires medication for Asthma at school, you will need:If your child requires medication (Epi-pen) for a life threatening Food Allergy,you will need:If your child requires medication (Epi-pen) for a life threatening Non-Food Allergy (insect bites, medications, etc.) you will need:
Completed forms should be returned via US mail, email, or fax to your child's nurse.
Helpful Note: You may have these forms completed by your physician and returned to school over the summer. However, please do not bring medications until the start of the new school year.