Health/Medical File
The health/medical file will be housed in the Health Office. The contents may include transfer health records from previous schools attended, local health forms completed by parent, guardian or personal physician or dentist, notations made by the school nurse or health assistant.

The physical health records may be inspected by parents or guardians in the presence of the school nurse or health assistant. For the safety and well being of pupils, a summary of significant health problems should be developed annually under the direction of the school nurse. The reports should be forwarded to the principal who will convey the information to the personnel having direct contact with, or responsibility for, pupils with significant health problems. A log of parents requesting to view their child’s health records shall be maintained by the school nurse or health assistant.

Immunizations
Wisconsin state law requires parents to provide written evidence of immunizations to the school or sign a waiver. This must be done within 30 days of admission. The required immunizations are:

* A booster dose of DPT/Dtap/DT must be received after the fourth birthday and then every ten years.
** K4 & K5 - must provide date of varicella vaccination; or an indication that the child has had chickenpox and year, or a waiver for health, religious or personal conviction reasons.

If you’re child does not have all of the required shots, you can contact your physician or local health department for information on immunization clinics.

North Shore Health Dept. 371-2980

Milwaukee Health Dept. 286-3521

Medication Policy
If your child must take a prescription drug during the school day, the parent must secure the following IN ADVANCE and on a district-provided form before the school can dispense any medication:

A signed statement from the physician regarding the need for the medication is required for the administration of the medication by school or health office personnel. Please see the links on this page for the permission form needed by school personnel to administer prescription and non-prescription medication.

The medication must be stored in the original prescription container and give complete dosage and identifying information. Prescription drug administration release forms may be obtained by calling the school health office.

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION CONSENT FORM

NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION CONSENT FORM

Physical Exam/Dental Exam
While recommended, neither physical nor dental exams are required to enroll in school. Physical exams may be required to participate in sports.

Parents are strongly encouraged to provide the Health Assistant with records of physical and dental exams, especially if there are health related problems that might limit the child’s ability to participate in any portion of the school program.

Returning to School after an Illness/Injury
The child may return to school when he/she:
Has no fever, vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours
Has been taking prescribed medication for 24 hours (strep throat, pink eye)
Provides evidence that treatment has been started for communicable conditions (*head lice, ring worm, pink eye, etc.)
*Head Lice - nit free policy (hair must be free of all nits)

Click here for Bayside's Health Information Page.

Click here for Stormonth's Health Information Page.