Medical Care at School

Our school clinic is staffed by a full-time school nurse who can administer first aid in cases of emergency. It is very important that we have a current phone number for you at all times. We will contact you by phone should your child become ill or suffer an injury while at school.

Immunizations

Children must be current on all immunizations and have proof of all vaccinations to be enrolled in Houston ISD.

Medication

The school nurse cannot provide any medication to students without the appropriate documentation from a physician. This includes both prescription and over-the-counter medications. Please visit the clinic for copies of the appropriate paperwork. Students are not allowed to keep or take any medication on their person including aspirin or allergy medication. All medication must be given to the nurse upon arrival at the school.

Illness

Students with fever, vomiting, or rashes are not allowed to come to school until they are well, or a doctor’s permit states they are no longer infectious.

• Students must be fever free for a full 24 hours (without medication) in order to return to school.

• Wounds are to be covered at all times at school.

• Lice are considered communicable, and all students must be COMPLETELY lice-free before the student can be permitted back in the classroom.