The nurse's office is located in the A wing and is open during school hours.  The primary functions of this office are to deal with student health issues and concerns as well as the storage and administration of medications and the performance of health screenings.  

A comprehensive health record is maintained for each student and includes immunizations, significant illnesses and injuries and physical examinations done at specified intervals by the student's physician.  In most cases, information in this record spans the student's entire school career and can be a valuable resource in the years to come.  

Health-Related Procedures

Parents/guardians should keep the school nurse informed of significant health information to ensure the best possible care of their child and a complete and accurate health record.

• All students are required to have a physical examination to enter Grade 10.  All physical reports for school and sports should be routed to the nurse.

• Notes sent to school, which relate to health or absences due to illness, should be delivered to the nurse who will forward them to the appropriate personnel.

• Any student who wishes to see the nurse must have a pass from their teacher.  This, of course, does not pertain to emergencies.

In order to ensure student safety, dismissals due to illness must be arranged by the nurse. Additionally, the student must report to the main office prior to leaving the building.  Students are not to contact home for dismissal due to illness as health-related dismissals must be facilitated through the nurse’s office.

Health Requirements

Students are required to comply with the Rhode Island state health regulations in order to be in attendance in a public school.  Parents of students who do not meet the requirements will be contacted by the school nurse and are required by law to meet these requirements in order to remain in attendance.

Medication Use/Storage of Medication

Students may not carry or take medications without the knowledge and consent of the school nurse.  In the event that a student requires medication in school, written parental permission is required.  Medication must be supplied in its original labeled container (local pharmacies will provide a duplicate bottle, free of charge, for use in school.)

Any medication which must be taken in school for more than two weeks requires a physician's order in addition to parental permission.  Forms for long term medications are available in the nurse's office.

Any medication which is "abusable" or potentially "mood-altering" must be transported to and from school by the parent or guardian.  This includes but is not limited to all medication for ADD/ADHD, narcotic pain relievers and prescription cough medicines, etc. Medications such as antibiotics can be brought to school by the student at the discretion of the parent or guardian.  They should be delivered to the nurse immediately upon arrival at school.