Parent Notification

Parents/guardians will be called to pick up their child for the following reasons:

• Fever of 100.0 or greater;
• Active Head lice;
• Severe injury requiring medical attention

Emergency Care

If there is an emergency, we will try to contact you. If you or your emergency contacts cannot be found and it is necessary, 911 will be called and your child will be taken to the hospital by ambulance. Parents are responsible for the bill. For the safety of your child, it is imperative that we have your home, work, cell and at least two additional emergency contact numbers of friends or family in the surrounding area that we can call if you are unavailable.

Screenings

• Vision and Hearing on all 7^th grade students
• Vision and Hearing on all new to Texas
• Scoliosis screenings are conducted in the Fall on 8^th grade boys and 7^th grade girls

Routine Clinic Care

We do basic first aid for injuries occurring during school hours. If further treatment is needed, you must contact your personal health care provider.

• We do not diagnose illness, rashes, or broken bones.
• We cannot give any medication unless we have a PHYSICIAN ORDER and PARENT REQUEST.
• Ear, body piercing, and tattoos are considered cosmetic procedures. Students who choose these procedures should be prepared to care for them at home.
• Contact solutions and supplies are not provided by the clinic. Students should carry their own supplies.

Over the Counter Medications

The clinic does not provide over-the-counter medication.

As per the medication policy:

• They must have written permission from a parent/guardian in their possession.
• The medication must be in the original container and taken between classes or at lunch.

Immunizations

If you receive notification that your child is delinquent with immunizations, your child will not be allowed to attend school after the date specified. If your child has already received the required immunizations, you must provide the school with a copy of the record. If your child has not received the required immunizations by the exclusion date, please take your child to a clinic before bringing your child to school. Days missed for not taking care of this matter will be unexcused.