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r <br /> Physical Examinations—Required for students in grades kindergarten, 4, 7 & 10. It is recommended <br /> that a private physician or health care facility perform and document this examination. <br /> Physical Education Excuses - Students may be excused from physical education classes for medical <br /> reasons only. Students to be excusedmust bring a note, dated and signed from a physician stating <br /> limitation/restrictions and duration. <br /> Medical History/Needs - Parents/guardians are required to notify the School Nurse at the start of <br /> or during the school year if their child has any medical conditions that may need to be monitored during <br /> the school year. This includes all food allergies, seizures, cardiac conditions, diabetes, migraines, asthma, <br /> bee sting allergies, etc. <br /> Please also notify the School Nurse if your child is taking medications at home but not at school. <br /> Confidentiality will be maintained. It is vital that the school be aware of medical conditions to ensure <br /> the safety of your child. <br /> Diagnosis/Treatment- School personnel are not responsible for diagnosis/treatment of students. School <br /> policy does not permit school personnel to diagnose/treat or to prescribe treatment. Emergency care is <br /> limited to fust aid; the immediate and temporary care given in case of accident or sudden illness to save <br /> life or prevent further injury. Should a severe emergency develop and we are unable to reach family <br /> or emergency contacts,we will notify the local rescue service and the student will be transported to <br /> the nearest hospital. <br /> Inspections—Students may be inspected, as necessary, for pediculosis. If this condition is found, the <br /> student will be excluded until all lice and nits are removed. Students must be examined by the School <br /> Nurse prior to returning to the classroom. <br /> Injury—Every accidental injury in school or on the grounds, no matter how slight, should be reported <br /> immediately to the staff member in charge and to the nurse. <br /> Counseling—The School Nurse is available for health counseling. Students, parents/guardians are <br /> encouraged to discuss any health-related issues with the Nurse. <br /> Screening Programs—Vision, hearing, height and weight and BMI screenings are performed annually <br /> on all students. Parents/guardians will be notified if there are any abnormal findings. A referral will be <br /> generated for a follow-up with a specialist. <br /> Please refer to the schedule of health services in this section. <br /> MEDICATIONS <br /> NO MEDICATIONS ARE TO BE SENT TO SCHOOL WITH THE STUDENT. <br /> THIS INCLUDES ALL OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS, INHALERS, <br /> CREAMS, COUGH DROPS OR MEDICATED LOLLYPOPS. <br /> Effective March 26, 1993, the Department of Public Health(DPH) promulgated new regulations <br /> concerning the administration of prescription medications in public and private schools. <br /> 52 <br />