All students who are injured, whether at home or school, require written medical clearance from their doctor before returning to school listing any restrictions for school and physical education classes.
Students who are seen and/or treated in the emergency room should obtain a written note from the doctor stating that the student can return/attend school. The emergency discharge papers do NOT qualify as a doctor’s note and do not provide clearance to return to school. When returning to school the student is to report to the health office with a doctor’s note before going to class. Our district form to return to school/class physical education form which can be found under forms on the district health web page.
Students who have been diagnosed with a fracture, sprains, or strains and are returning to school with a cast, air cast, crutches, splints, slings, or immobilizers require a written note from their doctor including the following:
1. Diagnosis of the injury
2. Date the student may return to school
3. If restricted from PE class, it must state a return to the class date
4. Length of time student needs to use crutches, splints, etc. when applicable. This also applies to students with staples and sutures.