Frequently Asked Questions:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can a student receive medication during the school day?
Can a student receive medication during the school day?
WOCSD policy states that students needing prescription or over the counter medications during the school day must have a signed permission from their parent/guardian and health care provider. The medication must be brought in original packaging with all labels/prescription labels intact, attached to the medication bottle/package, and easily read. Any labels/prescription labels that are not intact and/or cannot be easily read, cannot be given at school and the school nurse will reach out the the parent/guardian.
WOCSD policy states that students needing prescription or over the counter medications during the school day must have a signed permission from their parent/guardian and health care provider. The medication must be brought in original packaging with all labels/prescription labels intact, attached to the medication bottle/package, and easily read. Any labels/prescription labels that are not intact and/or cannot be easily read, cannot be given at school and the school nurse will reach out the the parent/guardian.
The school nurses have a standing order from our school physician to administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin) with parent permission. NO ASPIRIN PRODUCTS WILL BE ADMINISTERED AT SCHOOL WITHOUT A MEDICAL ORDER DUE TO THE RISK OF REYE'S SYNDROME.
The school nurses have a standing order from our school physician to administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin) with parent permission. NO ASPIRIN PRODUCTS WILL BE ADMINISTERED AT SCHOOL WITHOUT A MEDICAL ORDER DUE TO THE RISK OF REYE'S SYNDROME.
The following is a “rule of thumb” regarding the use of cough drops at school: Students may have cough drops if the parents or guardians send a note to school with the cough drops.
The following is a “rule of thumb” regarding the use of cough drops at school: Students may have cough drops if the parents or guardians send a note to school with the cough drops.
The Maine Board of Nursing decided that cough drops that contain medication (if they contain ROBITUSSIN, DM (Dextromethorpan), menthol or similar) should be considered medication and would therefore need a health care provider order to administer. Cough drops that are flavored lozenges would not be considered medication and therefore would not need a provider order. The cough drops are to be given at the discretion of the classroom teacher. This is to ensue that they are not consumed like candy. Obviously, the cough drops are not to be allowed at recess or during physical education.
The Maine Board of Nursing decided that cough drops that contain medication (if they contain ROBITUSSIN, DM (Dextromethorpan), menthol or similar) should be considered medication and would therefore need a health care provider order to administer. Cough drops that are flavored lozenges would not be considered medication and therefore would not need a provider order. The cough drops are to be given at the discretion of the classroom teacher. This is to ensue that they are not consumed like candy. Obviously, the cough drops are not to be allowed at recess or during physical education.
Students should not be carrying any medications on their person at school with the exceptions of.......
Students should not be carrying any medications on their person at school with the exceptions of.......
1. ASTHMA INHALERS: students needing to carry an asthma inhaler during school hours should have an asthma action plan on file with the school nurse. This plan needs to be updated each year.
1. ASTHMA INHALERS: students needing to carry an asthma inhaler during school hours should have an asthma action plan on file with the school nurse. This plan needs to be updated each year.
2. EPI-PENS: students carrying EPI-PENS at school should have an updated Maine Allergy Action plan on file with the school nurse. This plan needs to be updated each year.
2. EPI-PENS: students carrying EPI-PENS at school should have an updated Maine Allergy Action plan on file with the school nurse. This plan needs to be updated each year.
These forms can be found on the drop down menu next to the home button on the top right of the screen.
These forms can be found on the drop down menu next to the home button on the top right of the screen.
What about clothing accidents at school?
What about clothing accidents at school?
Clothing accidents can affect all students of all ages. Food and beverage spills, bathroom accidents, tears/holes, wet clothing from outside snow play, are just a few things that can happen during the school day. It is recommended to have an extra set of clothes for students in their back pack that change with the seasons. There is a supply of clothing in the clinic for emergencies that include: socks, undergarments, shirts, pants, sweatshirts, and jackets. There is a varied and limited supply of outdoor winter clothing as well as boots and sneakers. The school is unable to wash any clothing for students.
Clothing accidents can affect all students of all ages. Food and beverage spills, bathroom accidents, tears/holes, wet clothing from outside snow play, are just a few things that can happen during the school day. It is recommended to have an extra set of clothes for students in their back pack that change with the seasons. There is a supply of clothing in the clinic for emergencies that include: socks, undergarments, shirts, pants, sweatshirts, and jackets. There is a varied and limited supply of outdoor winter clothing as well as boots and sneakers. The school is unable to wash any clothing for students.
What vaccinations are required for elementary school?
What vaccinations are required for elementary school?
Please refer to the drop down menu and find "Vaccination Forms and Information". There, you can find the state of Maine requirements for vaccinations. You can also find a link to the Maine Immunization Program for more information.
Please refer to the drop down menu and find "Vaccination Forms and Information". There, you can find the state of Maine requirements for vaccinations. You can also find a link to the Maine Immunization Program for more information.
When are vision and hearing screenings done in school?
When are vision and hearing screenings done in school?
Vision and hearing screenings are completed on all; BK, Kindergarten, First and Third Grade students. Every effort is made to have this completed early in the school year. If a student does not pass vision and hearing requirements the school nurse will call the parent/guardian and a form will be sent home. If a student is professionally evaluated for vision and hearing outside of school, and/or you wish to not have a student screened at school, please contact the school nurse.
Vision and hearing screenings are completed on all; BK, Kindergarten, First and Third Grade students. Every effort is made to have this completed early in the school year. If a student does not pass vision and hearing requirements the school nurse will call the parent/guardian and a form will be sent home. If a student is professionally evaluated for vision and hearing outside of school, and/or you wish to not have a student screened at school, please contact the school nurse.
My child has nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, when can my child return to school?
My child has nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, when can my child return to school?
Students with nausea/vomiting/diarrhea can return to school once symptoms have resolved for at least 24 hours.
Students with nausea/vomiting/diarrhea can return to school once symptoms have resolved for at least 24 hours.
My child has had a fever, when can they return to school?
My child has had a fever, when can they return to school?
Students can return to school once they have been fever free (under 100) WITHOUT the use of Tylenol or Ibuprofen for at least 24 hours.
Students can return to school once they have been fever free (under 100) WITHOUT the use of Tylenol or Ibuprofen for at least 24 hours.
My child is on antibiotics, when can they return to school?
My child is on antibiotics, when can they return to school?
Students can return to school once they have been on antibiotics for at least 24 hours, and are fever free. This also applies for skin rashes/infections.
Students can return to school once they have been on antibiotics for at least 24 hours, and are fever free. This also applies for skin rashes/infections.
How do I let the school know my child is out sick?
How do I let the school know my child is out sick?
Please call the school at 207-646-5953. Press "1" for the ChildWatch message line. You will then be asked to leave a message with requested information. You can call this number and leave a message with ChildWatch at any time, even at 2AM.
Please call the school at 207-646-5953. Press "1" for the ChildWatch message line. You will then be asked to leave a message with requested information. You can call this number and leave a message with ChildWatch at any time, even at 2AM.
All other questions-please call the school nurse at #207-641-6979, or email at cfinch@wocsd.org
All other questions-please call the school nurse at #207-641-6979, or email at cfinch@wocsd.org