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When are vision and hearing screenings conducted? |
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Sometime between September and November, vision and hearing screenings will take place for all Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 7th grade students. Check with your child's school for specific dates. |
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When are scoliosis screenings conducted? |
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Sometime between September and November, 5th, 7th, and 9th grade students will be screened for scoliosis. |
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What are the new immunization guidelines for K-12? |
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Currently, Washington State Dept. of Health requires verification of immunization status and completion of required vaccines prior to the start of school. Each child must present a signed Certificate of Immunization Status(CIS) form showing proof of 1)full immunization per the 2007-08 Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule: http://www.doh.wa.gov, 2) an initiation of a schedule of immunization, 3) a medical exemption(with health care provider signature), OR 4) personal or religious exemption(with a parent/guardian signature) |
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What is a life threatening condition in the school setting? |
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Washington State passed a law in 2002 that requires that schools be prepared for a life-threatening event on the day the student starts school. The following are some, not all, of the conditions that are termed potentially life threatening:
Severe bee sting reaction
Allergy(food, other) requiring Epi-pen use
Diabetes
Asthma requiring medication at school
Asthma with an allergy
Seizures(epilepsy)
Significant heart conditions
Immune deficiencies
Organ transplant
Undergoing treatment for cancer |
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What do I need to do as a parent/guardian to prepare my student with a health condition at school? |
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1) Contact your child's health care provider to discuss whether your child has a life threatening condition requiring a plan to be in place at school.
2) Request the health care provider sign the Care Plan and Authorization for Medication at school forms for medications or treatments needed at school.
3) Each fall the orders and plans must be updated prior to the start of school.
4) Make sure both your signature and the healthcare provider's signature are on the form with the correct dates. This applies to over-the counter(OTC) medications as well.
5)Fill any prescriptions needed and bring to school in a clearly labeled container. Please don't send medication to school with your child unless your child's healthcare provider and yourself deem them responsible for their medication with a signature on the medication form.
6)Fill out a health checklist to update the school on your child's health condition.
7)Fax or take forms along with any medication and necessary equipment to your student's school prior to the start date.
8)Talk with the school nurse or administrator about a plan that is appropriate for your child. |
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Where can I get forms? |
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Forms required for the 07-08 school year can be downloaded from this website, at the school offices, health services at your child's school, and enrollment office. |
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What is the policy regarding medications at school? |
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1) Parents must authorize in writing for school personnel to administer medication to any student at school.
2) Authorization forms must be signed by a licensed health care provider.
3) Authorization forms must be completed for each medication.
4) Fax or mail or drop off completed form along with medication.
5) Medication must be in original container clearly labeled with instructions on label, child's name, medication name, dosage, time to be given, and expiration date.
6)Medication must be supplied by parent along with the correct forms. Please don't send medication to school with your child without authorizing this first with the healthcare provider and your child's school.
7)A new order is to be supplied for changes in medication.
8)The parent is responsible for maintaining supply of medication.
9)The student is responsible for coming to health room to take medication.
10)Student's are not permitted to carry more than one day's supply of medication whether prescription or over the counter(OTC).
11)Narcotics can only be administered through the health room.
12)Failure to comply with the policy could result in exclusion from school until such steps are taken to ensure the safety of the student and other students at school.
District policy and procedure #3416, RCW 28A.210.260 and RCW 28A.210.270 |
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