Health Services
Each Elementary school has a full time nurse to support students and staff.
The School Health Law requires physical examinations upon original entry into school and in grades 6 and 11. Dental examinations are required upon original entry and in grades 3 and 7. These examinations may be done by either the school physician or dentist, at no expense to the parents/guardians, or by the family physician or dentist at the parent's/guardian’s expense. Your family physician will advise you about immunization. Family doctor/dentist examination forms are available from the school nurse.
Vision screening tests are given each year to every child. All children in grades K, 1, 2, 3, 7, and 11 are given a hearing test. A referral is sent home if any test is failed.
Each child is weighed and measured every year. A cumulative health record is kept for each child throughout his/her school career.
Parents/guardians of children who have health problems are advised on sources for care.
Care given in the school is limited to first aid in accidents and illness until the parent/guardian can be reached to take the child home, to the doctor, or hospital.