11 - Health Information
Parents are requested to notify the school of any child’s absence by calling the school on the day of the absence at 239-377-7900 before 9:00 a.m. Facilities for emergency care in school are very limited. Arrangements for taking your child home should be made promptly. Regarding communicable disease, only a physician or a nurse from the Collier County Health Department can certify that a child is free of a communicable disease. We can only call the parent and request that the child be kept home until an official clearance in writing has been obtained. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. If a serious illness or injury occurs, the parent will be notified immediately, and the Principal may call Emergency Medical Services or take the student to an emergency care facility. Medical treatment will require parental permission. In a case where the legal guardian cannot be reached, the Principal may make any emergency medical decisions if the injury is life threatening.
Health services are an important part of a student’s total school program. School health staff promotes academic success by helping to ensure that students are healthy and ready to learn. School nurses and school health assistants help students manage chronic health conditions, identify and follow-up on suspected health problems, manage illnesses and injuries, monitor immunization and physical examination documentation, and serve as a resource for health and wellness information. To help protect the health of all students, parents are asked to follow the guidelines below.
When to Stay Home
Children who have a temperature of 100 degrees or higher should be monitored at home for other signs or symptoms of illness. If your child has repeated episodes of diarrhea or vomiting, a rash or general weakness, please consult with your health care provider and keep your child at home until the illness passes or your doctor recommends the child return to school.
Emergency Information
Parents must complete and sign a Student Emergency Information Form every school year. Please be sure you provide the school with accurate and current telephone numbers and contacts in case of emergency.