MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND POLICIES

HEALTH RECORDS

A health folder is kept on each student with all pertinent health information recorded. The health record incorporates not only basic medical information (physicals/ immunizations), but also screening results, accidents, and other related data.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS

According to Illinois State Law, all students entering kindergarten and grade five must present evidence of a physical examination. Dental examinations are strongly encouraged. New students coming from out of state must have a physical before entering school. Students who do not have their physical examinations and immunizations complete or do not have appointments for them will not be allowed to attend school. Examination forms are available from the school office. Immunization requirements can be obtained from the school nurse.

SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES

Parent/guardian will be called if the child appears to be ill or has sustained an injury due to an accident. Notify the school office immediately when your child has a communicable disease. Any case of measles must be reported to the school immediately upon diagnosis. Students will be sent home if there is any evidence of head lice.

To be excused from Physical Education, a written request from the parent/guardian is required. In cases of frequent or prolonged (more than 5 days) absences from Physical Education, the district requires a written note from a physician. If a student is excused from P.E. class during the day, he/she will not be allowed to participate in a sports practice or event that same day.

STUDENT WELFARE—ADMINISTERING MEDICATION TO STUDENTS

Parents have the primary responsibility for the administration of medication to their children.

The Creston School Board recognizes that when parents cannot or will not administer such medication to students during the school day, or when it is medically necessary to address the health needs of a student during normal school hours, school personnel will address such problems. The Creston School Board further recognizes that it has a duty to treat or obtain medical assistance to treat student medical emergencies which occur during the school day or during school-sponsored activities.

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