Please remind your child of the following:
- Pupils must promptly inform a staff member if they become ill/injured.
- Pupils must have permission from a staff member to see the nurse. Also, children must visit the nurse if requested to do so by a staff member.
- The nurse will assess the illness/injury (and provide proper treatment as necessary).
- Children may be requested to report back to the nurse for follow-up visit(s).
- An Accident Report will be filled out for any significant injury.
ACCIDENT INSURANCE (FORMS)
If your child sustains an injury at school or in a school sponsored activity/sport please follow the following guidelines:
- All injuries must be reported to the Health Office by the student that day or the next school day, a report of the injury will be taken at that time.
- Upon request, the Health Office will provide a claim form for the district's insurance carrier. We can only provide a claim form for reported injuries.
- The school district has a supplemental insurance plan. All expenses must be submitted to your insurance first.
CASTS/CRUTCHES/SPLINTS/SUTURES/WHEELCHAIRS
- A doctor's note is required if your child will be coming to school with any of the items listed above.
- On the first day back to school, report to the school nurse upon arrival.
- The nurse, in consultation with the principal, will advise you of special arrangements, program modifications, and/or restrictions.
- Pupils will not be permitted to participate in physical education classes, recess activities, intramural, or interscholastic activities.
- A letter from a Physician is required stating when a child may resume the physical activities listed above.
- Contact the school nurse if your child is unable to attend school (for an extended period of time) due to a serious injury, surgery, rehabilitation, or if your child requires the use of a wheelchair.