Registered
and professionally certified nurses are employed by the
Greencastle-Antrim School District to render and monitor health
services within the schools. They are assisted by Licensed Practical
Nurses.
Immunizations
State
law requires that all children entering school provide proof of
immunizations. For a complete list of the immunization requirements,
please click the Immunization Requirements link at right.
Physical Examinations
Mandated
physical examinations are required for all original enterers,
kindergarten, sixth, and eleventh graders. Primary health care
providers are encouraged to do this examination including color vision
test.
PIAA requires the completion of a
Comprehensive Initial Pre-participation Physical Evaluation form for the
student’s participation in the first sport for the school year. This
Physical Evaluation must be completed by the student’s family
physician. The PIAA Sports Physical is to be completed no earlier than
June 1st and shall be effective for any sport during that school year.
Dental Examinations
State
mandated dental exams are required of original enterers,
kindergarten, third and seventh graders. Family dentists are encouraged
to perform this examination.
A fluoride
program is available to all kindergarten through sixth grade students
and is recommended for children not taking any form of fluoride at
home. This program is under the direction of the school hygienist.
Upon written permission from parents, fluoride tablets will be
distributed daily by school personnel.
State-Mandated Health Screenings
1. Height, weight and BMI yearly
2. VISION - Far Vision and Near Vision Acuity tests are performed on all students yearly.
3.
HEARING - Hearing tests are administrated in kindergarten, ungraded
classes and grades one, two, three, seven and eleven and to any
students with a history of hearing problems.
4. SCOLIOSIS - scoliosis screening is provided for all 6th and 7th graders.
Parents may request rechecks of their student at any time.
Staying Healthy At School
All
students, if injured or ill, should report to the office or health
room. The elementary nurse’s non-emergency hours are as follows:
8:30-9:00a.m, 11:00-1:00p.m, and 2:30- 3:00p.m. If an illness or
accident is serious, parents will be notified. In extreme cases and/or
if parents cannot be contacted, the child will be transported for
emergency care.It is imperative that all accidents and injuries be
reported to the school nurse.
If you suspect or
are aware of a contagious disease or condition in your child, please
keep him/her at home until the child's physician allows return to
school. Please inform the child's teacher or school nurse of any
infectious or contagious diseases so proper care and precautions can
be taken.
A good rule of thumb to use when trying
to decide if your child should attend school upon questionable onset
of an illness is that he/she has a normal temperature (98.6 degrees F)
for 24 hours prior to coming to school.
Medication Policy
In
order to comply with state law, GASD policy and to protect the safety
of our children, this policy must be strictly followed. This will
insure the health and wellness of all students and support Drug Free Schools.
Any
medication (including inhalers, over-the-counter medication, short
term medication, vitamins or herbs) that is to be taken during the
school day must be delivered to school by a parent or another
designated adult. A student may carry their Epi-pen or inhaler if they
have a medication form signed by the doctor and parent giving
permission for student self-administration. The complete medication
form must be given to the school nurse.
All medication to be
given by the school staff must include: 1) Medication authorization
form signed by the physician and parent; 2) A pharmacy or
manufacturer’s labeled container of the medication.
To help
comply with this policy, medication authorization forms are available
in the school office or by clicking the link at right. Ask your
pharmacy to provide a medicine bottle for each different medication to
be used at school. You are welcome to come to school to give your
child their medication if you do not wish to have the school staff
assist.
Students needing Tylenol, Ibuprofen or Benedryl and have
an appropriately completed emergency Card on file in the Nurse’s
office, may obtain it from the nurse’s office.
Homebound Instruction
Children who will be absent from school for a prolonged period because
of accident or illness may receive this service, after proper
certification by a physician.
School Accident Insurance
School accident insurance is available. Coverage includes accidents
that occur at school and in traveling to and from school. It is
available during the first two weeks of school. Insurance coverage is
available to new pupils at the time when they enter our school
district. You may view more information and obtain the application form
by clicking on the link at the right.