MEDICAL

Hearing and Vision Testing: Each child’s vision shall be evaluated every third year until the child has completed the eighth grade (Education Code 49452). Each child shall be given a hearing screening test in kindergarten or first grade and in second, fifth, eighth, tenth or eleventh grades and upon first entry into the California public school system (CAC Title 17). These sections do not apply to any child whose parents file with the principal a statement that they adhere to the faith or teachings of any well-recognized religious sect, denomination, or organization and in accordance with its creed, tenets, or principles depend upon prayer for healing in the practice of their religion (Education Code 49452).

Immunizations: Information regarding immunizations is available through the school’s health technician.

Physical and Dental Examination: A parent or guardian may file annually with the principal a statement in writing, signed by the parent or guardian, stating that he/she will not consent to a physical/dental examination of his/her child and the child shall be exempt from any physical/dental examination. If there is good reason to believe that the child is suffering from a recognized contagious or infectious disease, he/she shall be sent home (Education Code 49451).

Accidents: Each classroom has a first-aid supplies and a first-aid flip chart which is convenient to use and covers a multitude of situations. Students sent to the office are screened and parents are notified as needed if illness or an accident occurs. An accident report is completed in cases involving any severe injury and/or any injury to the head, back or groin areas and parents are called immediately.

Student Insurance Disclaimer for 2009/2010: Your child’s school does not provide medical insurance coverage for school accidents. This means that you are responsible for the medical bills if your child is hurt during school activities. Please study the accompanying student accident/health insurance plans which are offered as a courtesy to your family. We strongly suggest the Student Health Care of High Option 24-Hour Plans which are especially helpful for those students with no other insurance coverage. After reviewing the information, please sign and date the insurance notification and return to the school.

Dispensing medication at school: Following is information regarding State laws and dispensing medication at school.

• Medication must never be transported by the child to school. Parents must be responsible for bringing medication to school and taking it home.

• Prescription medication to be taken at school must be accompanied by the following:

• A written statement from the physician giving the method, amount, and time when the medication is to be given, and signed by the physician. (This permission slip may be obtained from the school office.)

• A written statement from the parent giving their consent that the school can give the medication as directed by the physician.

• All medicine must be in the original container from the pharmacy.

• All medicine will be kept in the office and dispensed by office personnel. Provide the school with the amount to be given at school and keep all other doses at home.

• If there is a change in the prescription, a new permission slip must be signed by the parent and physician.

• If there is a chronic condition, such as asthma or ear infections that requires medications often, please contact the District Nurse (244-4411) to make arrangements for the school to help with your child’s medications.

• The school must have a new permission slip at the start of each school year.

• It is imperative that parents inform the school of any allergies to the environment, animals, food, medicines, etc., that their child has. It is also important that the school knows of any medical condition of a student that may result in a medical emergency.

• Over-the-counter medication cannot be dispensed without written permission of a physician.