In order to prevent the spread of contagious diseases, parents are required to notify the school nurse whenever their child contracts one of the following: chickenpox, German measles, measles, mumps, streptococcal infections (including scarlet fever), staphylococcal infections, influenza, hepatitis, mononucleosis, meningitis, encephalitis, tuberculosis, pediculosis (head lice), ringworm, pinworms, impetigo, scabies, and conjunctivitis. The following links provide further information.
Signatures & Emergency Care
Medication orders, permission to resume physical activity, reports of physical examinations, exclusion/return to school, requests for home instruction, and all other pertinent medical communications require the actual SIGNATURE of the physician, dentist, or advanced practice nurse. Counter-signatures or stamps alone are NOT acceptable.