Health Services

Illnesses and Conditions

COVID-19

If your child has tested positive for COVID, please contact the Front Office or Nurse Brandi at (602) 449-6700 for further guidance.

Fever

The child should remain at home with a fever greater than 100°. The child can return to school after he/she has been fever free for 24 hours (without fever-reducing medicine such as Tylenol or Motrin).

Diarrhea/Vomiting

A child with diarrhea and /or vomiting should stay at home and return to school only after being symptom-free for 24 hours.

Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

Following a diagnosis of conjunctivitis, the child may return to school 24 hours after the first dose of prescribed medication.

Rashes

Common infectious diseases with rashes are most contagious in the early stages. A child with a suspicious rash should return to school only after a health care provider has made a diagnosis and authorized the child’s return to school.

*Students who are not feeling well must come to the Health Office to be assessed by the Nurse. Do not have them text or call you first. By following this procedure, the Nurse can monitor any illnesses that are prevalent in the school community. There are many ways to help a student feel better without having them go home. You will be notified if your child becomes ill enough to be sent home from school, sustains more than a minor injury, or for any other emergency. It is the parent's responsibility to make arrangements to pick up the child as promptly as possible. In accordance with district procedures, elementary students are not permitted to walk home when ill or injured, and must be signed out with proper identification at the office.

Chronic Conditions

If your child has a chronic health condition (life-threatening allergy, asthma, diabetes, seizure) and will need specific care or medications while at school, please be sure to see the Nurse when you return to school, so you may complete the necessary forms and drop of any medications. These forms must be completed annually. 

Medication Requirements

Here are just a few reminders about medication for your child at school.

The health office needs your permission to dispense medication to your child. Medication forms are available in the health office, front desk, or online and must be completed when dropping off any medication for your child. In accordance with district policy, hand-written notes are not acceptable. All over-the-counter medication must be dispensed through the health office (this does include cough drops). Cough drops are considered an over-the-counter medication and they need to be stored in the health office.  We must have signed permission to give them out. 

If it is necessary for a child to take medication during school hours, the following requirements must be met:

• Students may not keep medication with them. Diabetes with insulin pumps are an exception.
• Prescription medication must be in the original container with a current prescription label hat includes the patient's name intact.. 
• Over-the-counter medication must be in the original container. Appropriate dosage as stated on the label will be dispensed.
• There must be written permission from the parent/guardian to administer medication to the child. Dosage, time, dates to be given, and name of medication must be stated. A separate medication form needs to be completed for each medication.
• Medications are expected to be brought to school by the parent/guardian. 
• It is recommended that liquid medicines requiring refrigeration be left in the Health Office during the dates to be dispensed. Ask your pharmacist for a second container to be kept at school.
• If medication needs to be given during a field trip, please provide the nurse with an extra labeled pharmacy bottle.

Medications brought to school and not meeting necessary requirements will not be dispensed by the nurse and will be returned to the parent until proper paperwork is completed.

Immunization Requirements

Arizona State Law ARS 15-872 states that children must have documentary proof of immunization on file at school. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to furnish the school with the month and year of each immunization for your child. If your child is missing or delinquent in receiving the required immunizations, your child may be excluded from school until the needed immunizations are received and documented proof is presented to the school nurse. 

6th Grade and Parents of 11-Year-Old Students

Please remember that the State of Arizona requires immunizations at age 11. These must be administered before the student enters 6th grade. Once these immunizations have been received, please bring documented proof to the Nurse's Office.