Message from the Nurse

School Health Entry Requirements
Student Health Services

From the desk of your School Nurse

It is important that up-to-date emergency contact information and working phone numbers are on file for each student. Please be sure to provide the school with any emergency contact changes as well as any new phone numbers, this way you will be able to be reached in the event of an emergency. 

If your child has any medical conditions or requires medication in school, please make arrangements to speak to your School Nurse regarding a plan of care for this school year. School Nurses can assist in meeting the health care needs of your child while at school, helping them be better prepared to learn.

For more information visit School Health.

Parent Guide for Medication at School

Parent Guide - Too Sick for School?

Health Screenings

Health screenings are an effective way to identify or detect commonly-occurring health problems or conditions, making early intervention possible.  The State of Florida mandates that vision, hearing, growth and development and scoliosis screenings be provided in designated grades to students in Florida schools (64F-6.003). These screenings are conducted throughout the school year by trained staff. Health screenings do not diagnose, but may detect a need to have further assessment and/or treatment. When indicated, parents will receive a notification letter encouraging professional evaluation. Guidelines for referrals are based on recommendations by the appropriate professional organization. The School Nurse is available to answer questions and assist in finding available local resources in response to the referral. Early intervention may favorably alter the outcomes of health problems that are identified.  Untreated health issues may affect students’ health and academic performance.

For more information regarding health screenings, contact me, your School Nurse, or visit School Health.