Health Program

Certified school nurses are employed by the district to implement the school health program, which includes:
 
  • Annual vision screening for all students

  • Annual heights and weights for all students

  • Annual hearing screening for all students K-3, 7, 11, and special education students

  • Medical examinations by school or family physicians for all students newly enrolled in kindergarten or first grade, sixth grade, and eleventh grade. A private physical exam completed within one year prior to a student's entry into the grade where an exam is required is acceptable

  • Dental examinations by school or family dentist for all students newly enrolled in kindergarten or first grade, third grade, and seventh grade. A private exam completed within one year prior to a student's entry into the grade where an exam is required is acceptable

  • Scoliosis examinations by school or family physicians, or school nurses, for all students in grades six and seven

  • Referral to physicians, dentists, and appropriate agencies for follow-up care

  • Immunization Program - auditing records, and notices for immunizations needed

  • Providing first aid

  • Inspection of children as needed to lessen the spread of communicable conditions

  • Communication with parents regarding anything affecting the health of the child, and regarding re-entry to school following significant illnesses and/or injuries

  • Promotion of good health habits through health education

  • Maintaining health records of all students

  • Providing medications and/or medical procedures as prescribed by a licensed health care provider or dentist