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Walnut Creek School District
Health Services The Walnut Creek School District provides a variety of service to promote the wellness for every student. Services are provided by the school office managers and supervised by a Registered Nurse licensed in California and certified in Public Health. Students requiring care for injuries or sickness should go to the school office where their condition will be assessed and they will be cared for accordingly if a student becomes sick during school hours. Office personnel will inform the parent so arrangements can be made for the student to go home. Temperature of 100.5 degrees or more is immediate reason to call parents. The school should also be informed if your child has special health care needs. It is helpful to know what medical treatment has taken place so that adjustments must be made in the child's health program to meet his/her special needs at school. The Nurse is available to assist and give counsel to parents and teachers in regard to any health concerns.
Immunization Policy California law requires all students in enrolled in California schools to have up-to-date records. The immunization policy for the school year 2004-2005 requires the following:
*If one dose given after 2nd birthday. Otherwise need
one more dose. Special Exemptions: There are some special exemptions (waivers)
allowed by the State (medical and/or personal beliefs. These exemptions
will be approved when the appropriate forms are completed). Illness or Injury at Home Students should not be sent to school if they are showing signs of illness, such as fever (100.5 degrees F. or above), diarrhea, stomachache, nausea, constant coughing, sore throat, or headache the previous night. Children should be free of pain and fever for 24 hours before returning to school. Parents should notify the school office whenever their child is going to be absent from school due to illness or injury. If your child has any long-term condition (such as asthma, allergies, diabetes, seizures, etc.) please make sure it is noted on the emergency card and check with the office manager (secretary) if there are other forms to fill out. (Also please see Individual Health Care Plans). Also, any student found to have any of the following contagious conditions will be sent home from school:
The Walnut Creek School District follows universal precautions, which help prevent spreading viruses, bacteria, etc. Universal precautions include thorough hand washing, gloving in the presence of body fluids and proper disposal of contaminated wastes. Help us help your student by teaching them good hand washing techniques
at home. Health Screenings Health screenings are conducted at scheduled times during the year by the district nurse. These screenings will take place at the following times: Height and weight - Spring 5th and 7th grades in physical education
classes. The District Nurse will recheck students who do not pass the initial screenings. Those who do not pass the second screenings will have referral letters mailed to their homes with information and recommended action. Written waivers are available prior to the scoliosis screenings. Medication Policy Whenever possible, medication should be given at home. However, if your child needs to take medication during school hours, the school district requires the following:
California Education Code, Section 49423 states: Any pupil who is required to take, during the regular school day, medication prescribed for him by a physician, may be assisted by the school nurse or other designated school personnel if the school district receives (1) a written statement from such physician detailing the method, amount and time schedules by which such medication is to be taken and (2) a written statement from the parent or guardian of the pupil indicating the desire that the school district assist the pupil in the matters set forth in the physician's statement. In order to comply with the Education Code, you and your child's physician must complete the Administration of Prescribed Medication form. No medication will be administered at school until this form is completed and returned to the school site. The parent/guardian signature must be provided in the presence of the principal or school office manager. Please remember to pick up your child's medication at the end of the school year. Over-the-Counter Medication Administration These medications may be given by qualified school personnel with written consent signed by parent/guardian and physician. Medication must be in its original container. Please use the Administration of Prescribed Medication form. that lists the safe dosage and indications for use. The medications may include pain medicine, allergy medicine, antacids, eye drops, ear drops, cough syrup, cold symptom medicine, just to name a few. A parent/guardian is welcom to come to the school to administer the OTC medicine. Individual Health Care Plans Individual Health Plans will be written in consultation with the student's parents, student, physician, school administration and school nurse. This individual Health Plan will provide direction to teachers, office managers (secretaries) and the nurse when caring for students with chronic health problems such as diabetes, asthmatic reactions, juvenile arthritis, and migraine headaches, just to name a few. Example: Epi-pens allergic reactions to bee stings, inhalers for asthma attacks, and glucose tablets for diabetes hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. The parents, in cooperation with their physician, will provide clear instructions to the school. Emergency Forms Each elementary school student (K through grade 8) needs to have an Emergency Card completed by his/her parent/guardian and kept on file. The Emergency Form includes the following information:
Please keep this information updated throughout the year to assist us in helping your children! * * * Download now. Please select the form(s) below that
you (Acrobat Reader is necessary to read and print these forms.)
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