NURSE'S OFFICE
Children who are sick should not be in school. They should not be sent to school ill, with a fever, or rash for the nurse to diagnose. Diagnosed strep throat requires quarantine for 24 hours with return to school under treatment.
Students with casts are not allowed to participate in athletic events sponsored by St. John School. A sports physical form is required to determine readiness for sports participation. This does not take the place of the regular health examinations. (Download sports physical form here.)
St. John has a school nurse for six hours every day. The school nurse maintains all health records required by the state. Children are not allowed – by state law – to attend school if they have not met the immunization requirements for measles, polio, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, rubella, and mumps. If your child received any immunizations from your doctor, notify the school nurse; and the health record will always be up to date.
The school nurse administers medicine. Medication will be given in school only upon a written order from the physician to the school principal and a written parental permission. (Download permission form here.) The parent of the child must assume the responsibility for any reaction to the medication. Medication (in the original bottle) must be brought to the school office or school nurse by the parent or guardian of the child. This is a law that can’t be violated (NOT EVEN TYLENOL). Medicine should never be sent with a child. Medication will be administered ordinarily by the school nurse, principal, or administrative assistant. In case of medicine being taken for a brief period of time, a parent or guardian may come to the school office and administer the medication to the student or present the required written orders for the nurse to administer it. Please note that cough drops are considered medication and may not be brought to school.
Injuries – Children are required to report all injuries sustained during school time to the teacher, the school nurse, and in the nurse’s absence, to the school office. Children in morning care and after care are required to report all injuries to the morning care/after care staff.
If a student’s activities are limited due to an injury or a health problem, a written note from a doctor is required. Students will not be excused from physical education classes without a note.
The school nurse maintains accident reports. She will notify parents to pick up a sick or injured child. Parents must sign out the child in the school office.
Physicals – State education law requires that a physical be recorded on each child’s health record at least once upon entrance to school in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 6. If you are planning a physical with your family doctor, please request the proper forms from the School Nurse so that the information regarding this matter is kept up to date. Sports physicals are required yearly for children who wish to participate. (Download annual health update form here.)
The School Nurse and all faculty and staff members are required by law to report suspected child abuse and neglect.
Students need to have a Nurse’s Pass to visit the nurse’s office.