The health room is located in the front office. Students are allowed to visit the health room for illness, injury and/or health support as needed. The Health Room is supported by a Health Assistant as trained and delegated by the School Nurse Consultant. The registered nurse is available for consultation in person or by telephone for the health room throughout the school day. Please see the DCSD's Nursing Services Site for more information about the School Nurse Consultant role and the health room.
Here are some general suggestions that will help to maintain a healthy school environment, keep children well, and stop the spread of illness.
Parents should be aware of the early signs and symptoms of illness and keep their student home if you observe any of the following:
● Decreased activity – droopy, tired appearing
● Irritable behavior – sleepy
● Sore throat/swollen glands
● Runny nose/cough
● Skin eruptions/rashes (students with undiagnosed rashes are not allowed to be in school)
● Nausea /vomiting/diarrhea caused by illness
● Abdominal pain
● Fever (100º or higher accompanied by symptoms of illness)
Parents can help:
● Keep your student home when he or she has signs/symptoms of illness
● Give school office current emergency contact information
● Make arrangements with relatives/friends to take care of sick children if unable to do so yourself
Please contact the school if your child comes down with a contagious illness such as strep throat, chickenpox, pertussis, diarrheal illness, etc., so we can track trends. Your confidentiality will be maintained.
Thank you for your help in providing a safe and healthy school environment.