Wellness Policy

MEDICATION POLICY

Administering/dispensing of medicines to students by employees of the school system without specific authorization by a licensed physician and the parent of the student is forbidden. It is, therefore, recommended that parents inform their physician of their child's school hours to encourage the administration of medication at home whenever possible. Please keep in mind that administering medicine to your child outside the doctor's office or a health institution is a parental responsibility and should not be delegated to school personnel except under unusual circumstances. However, there are certain physical/medical conditions which require daily and periodic medication:

• When failure to do so would jeopardize the health of the student,
• The student would not be able to attend school if the medication or treatment were not made available during school hours, or
• The child is disabled and requires medication to benefit from his/her educational program. Procedures to be followed for these unusual circumstances are as follows:
• Medication shall include all medicines including those prescribed by a medical provider and any non-prescribed (over the counter) drugs, preparations, and/or remedies. "Treatment" refers to the way a medication is administered and to health-care procedures which require special training, such as catheterization.
• Written medication authorization (Form 2702) signed by the child's medical provider and parent shall be provided before any prescribed medication or treatment may be administered to any student during school hours. Parents may administer medication or treatment. The child's medical provider and the parent must also authorize in writing any self-medication by the student such as epi-pens and inhalers.
• Medication shall not be carried on a student's person in the school except as approved by the principal. Furthermore, no student is allowed to provide or sell any type of over-the-counter medication to another student. Our school personnel will cooperate to the best of their ability within the limitations of these administrative procedures. It is suggested that you discuss your child's health problems with your health care provider and a member of my administrative staff. 70 | Page Accident/Illness Policy Accident Reports Any student, faculty or staff who witnesses an accident or is injured in school grounds MUST report it immediately to the nearest staff member. The schools’ registrar and/or school administrator will assist the person in obtaining and filling out the accident/ incident report. Illnesses A student who is not feeling well, will have a difficult time learning; as well as being a health hazard to other students. Students becoming ill will be:
  • Sent to the Main Office.
  • The school will not be responsible for providing medication.
  • Symptoms requiring immediate attention and/or removal from school include fever, vomiting, bleeding, fractures and broken bones, severe bumps or bruises, red watery eyes (Pink Eye), red itchy bumps all over the body (Chicken Pox/Measles), itchy head (Lice), dizziness or loss of consciousness (concussion).

HEALTH SCREENINGS

Scoliosis Screening

The Florida Legislative Statute, 381.0056 mandates scoliosis screenings to be performed annually for students in grade six. Parents will be notified of the school’s scoliosis screenings via a letter sent to parent(s)/guardian(s). Trained personnel will perform this screening on a determined date.

Vision and Hearing

Vision and hearing screenings will be performed annually for students in grade six. Parents will be notified of the school’s vision and hearing screenings via a letter sent to parent/guardian(s). Trained personnel will perform this screening on a determined date.

BMI

Conduct Growth and Development screening with Body Mass Index (BMI) will be performed annually for students in grade six. Parents will be notified of the school’s vision and hearing screenings via a letter sent to parent/guardian(s). Trained personnel will perform this screening on a determined date.

Immunizations (Requirements for School Entry)

1. A complete Florida Certification of Immunization – Blue Card Form DH 680 - according to grade level.
2. State of Florida School Entry Health Exam – Yellow Form DH 3040 - no older than 12 months.
3. Tuberculosis Clinical Screening, PPD or Chest X-ray.

Note: Student’s that do not meet these requirements must be removed from school until they are met.

School Insurance

The Student Protection Plan is designed as supplemental coverage for students to cover injuries received while participating in school sports, while traveling to and from school or when involved in accidents while the student is engaged in supervised activities on school grounds. Participation in this program is voluntary; however, all students taking part in athletic competitions must carry the student accident insurance. The school will provide 2025-2026 enrollment information to the parents.

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Emergency Student Data Forms are distributed during the first week of school. Students are expected to bring the forms home and present them to their parents/guardians. The form must be carefully completed and returned. The information provided on the Emergency Student Data Forms will enable school staff to contact the parent/guardian immediately in case of an emergency. Parent/Guardian(s) that provide a cell phone number will receive text messages should an emergency arise. Students may only be released from school to the persons listed on the form after presenting a picture identification. No persons, other than school staff, will have access to the information submitted. Any divorced or separated parent contesting the information in the Emergency Student Data Form may seek assistance from the court governing their divorce, separation, or custody matters to compel the enrolling parent to revise the information.