Saint Anthony of Padua School

HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Harrison, New York

COLDS, FEVER, RASH, SORE THROAT OR OTHER SIGNS OF ILLNESS
Children with colds, fever, rash, sore throats, awaiting throat culture results and other signs of illness SHOULD BE KEPT AT HOME. It is wise to check with your doctor regarding care and treatment of illness. Students who are absent for a period of more than two weeks are required to present a doctor’s statement regarding the nature of illness and any necessary modifications in the school program.

RASHES AND SKIN LESIONS
Children with rashes and skin lesions are excluded from school pending diagnosis. A written statement from the doctor is required upon return to the school.

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS (No medicines are to be given to children in school)
NO internal medication is dispenses by school personnel. School authorities are not engaged in the practice of medicine, but are responsible for administering first aid and then placing the child under jurisdiction of his/her parents for any further medical care. Under certain unusual conditions, when it is necessary for the child to take internal medication during school hours, the nurse my cooperate with the family physician and the parents. If the parent submits (1) a written request from the physician and (2) a parental request to the school authorities, then the nurse may administer this medication during school hours. Also, the physician must indicate frequency and dosage of the prescribed medication, as well as the name of the medication and the nature of the illness for which the medication is prescribed.

NOTICES REGARDING CONDITIONS FOUND AFTER SCREENING TESTS
Any child found to have a condition needing further evaluation following any of the screening procedures performed at school, it is recommended for further professional evaluation. The notice form should be completed by the evaluating person and returned to the school nurse.

MODIFIED ACTIVITY IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Gym Excuses)
A note from a parent or guardian will excuse a child from PE Class and/or related physical activities for up to two (2) consecutive PE classes. A physician’s note may be requested for repeated absence from PE and related activities at the discretion of the school physician. If a child is excused from PE following treatment from a private physician, a note is needed by that physician for the child to resume PE, sports, and physical activities associated with recess.

FIRST AID (For illness or injury as applied to schools)
The responsibility of the school is limited to first aid – first treatment of a child until the child can be turned over to the parent, guardian, or person designated by the parent. When a child has had an injury out of school, the school nurse, cannot accept responsibility for taking care of the wound, nor is she permitted to change the dressing.