Medical Information

Please take time to read the following medical information regarding medication, special health problems/head lice and school physicals. If you have further questions regarding this information, please contact our school nurse at 585-589-2033.

Medication

If your child needs to take medication during school hours, please contact the school nurse. Please, DO NOT SEND MEDICATION TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR CHILD.

Before any medication may be administered to any student during school hours, it is required that:

A written request from the parent or guardian which shall give permission for such administration and relieve the District and its employees of liability for administration of medication must be sent to the nurse.
A written order from the prescribing physician which should include the purpose of the medication, the dosage, the time at which or the special circumstances under which the medication shall be administered, the period for which the medication is prescribed, and the possible side effects of the medication must accompany the medication. Both documents shall be kept on file in the office of the school nurse.
All medication shall be administered by the school nurse, the principal or his or her designee.
Medications shall be securely stored and kept in their original, labeled container.
All medications shall be brought to school by the parent in a container appropriately labeled by the pharmacy or physician, and shall be picked up at the end of the school year or at the end of the period of medication, whichever is earlier.

Student Physicals

All students, as indicated below, shall have one (1) examination each year. These examinations will be at the school by the school physician at the District's expense. Proof of examination by a private physician, subject to the approval of the school physician, shall be accepted in lieu of an examination in school. Private physicians shall indicate this proof using forms provided by the District. Such examination shall be at the expense of the parent or guardian. The required physical examinations are as follows:

Kindergarten, Grade Two and Grade Four.
Students transferring into the District whose health record shows no examination in the previous grade listed in "Item 1" above.
All students referred.
All students with handicapping conditions as required by law.

Special Health Problems

If your child has any special health-related problems, please inform the school nurse.

During colder weather the children will be wearing hats, scarves and jackets, and the possibility of our school dealing with head lice becomes prevalent. We would like to request that you assist us in preventing a head lice problem in our school by reviewing the following items with your child:

Hats, scarves, jackets, and other items of clothing should never be exchanged.
Combs and brushes must never be borrowed or used by someone else.
It is best for everyone to use only his or her own personal articles both at home and at school.

As you are well aware, to prevent the spread of head lice, a joint effort is necessary between the school and home. Your continued cooperation has always, and will continue to be, greatly appreciated.

OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT'S POLICY REGARDING HEAD LICE IS VERY DEFINITE. IF YOUR CHILD HAS BEEN CHECKED AND FOUND TO HAVE HEAD LICE, THE PROCEDURE IS AS FOLLOWS:

The child's parents are notified and requested to pick up their son or daughter.
A list of instruction regarding shampoo, clothing, furniture, etc. will be sent home with the child.
The parent should contact their family physician for the proper treatment.
After treatment and ONLY WHEN NIT FREE will the child be readmitted to school.
Upon returning to school, the child will be seen by the school nurse for ten (10) days.

ALL STUDENTS WILL BE CHECKED FOR HEAD LICE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AND AFTER MAJOR HOLIDAYS.