HEALTH SERVICES( continued)
Communicable Disease Control( continued) Students must return to school with a note from their parent / guardian stating a reason for absence. Notes from health care professionals should be provided when appropriate.
Health Assessment It is the responsibility of the parents to provide school authorities( principals, nurses) with proof of a pre-entry health assessment *.
In addition, health assessments * are also mandatory in grades 6 and 10. For those students eligible for free or reduced priced lunch, the Enfield Public Schools will provide the health assessment in grades 6 and 10, if parents request.
* Exceptions Those who present a statement from parents or guardian that the health assessment would be contrary to the religious beliefs of the child.
Illness and Injuries Students needing attention for illness or minor injuries will be cared for by the school nurse or in case of his / her absence, other school personnel. If it is necessary for a child to be sent home due to a serious accident or illness, the parent will be notified. The parent or his or her designee is expected to pick up the child in the school office as soon as possible.
It is vital that parents arrange to provide two emergency names and telephone numbers for the school’ s use in the event a parent cannot be contacted by telephone either at home or at his / her place of employment. The school must be notified of any changes in telephone numbers, including unlisted numbers and healthcare providers, in order to keep this information current. Unlisted numbers are kept strictly confidential.
Students absent or dismissed from school during the school day due to health reasons will not be allowed to participate in after school or evening events that day.
Immunizations Each child shall be immunized against poliomyelitis, measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis( whooping cough), varicella, hepatitis A & B, and hemophilus influenza Type B before being permitted to attend school. Students entering the Enfield Public Schools from out-of-state must be assessed for risk of tuberculosis. If the student is determined to have a high level of risk, a mantoux( TB test) must be planted and read by the health care provider prior to entry. For individualized grade requirements, please see the Health Services Manual available at your school. Standards of proof of immunization or verification shall be those established by statute and regulation.
Safety For safety reasons, students with medical assistance devices and adaptive equipment such as( but not limited to) casts, braces, splints, slings, boots, stitches, and / or staples, crutches, canes, walkers, or wheelchairs / scooters may not be permitted to partake in Physical Education activities or recess. It is the responsibility of the parent / guardian to supply the documentation at the initial time of injury and with any updates / changes. Students may be excluded until such appliance or sutures / staples have been removed and written clearance is provided by a healthcare provider. Students using crutches, canes, walkers, or
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