J'Lynn Cooper, R.N., B.S.N.

"Give a little bit of love to a child and you'll get a great deal back!!"
John Ruskin
 
 

Winters Independent School District
School Health Policies

Communicable Disease Policies:

Chicken pox ____________________ 5 school days
German Measles________________ until rash  & fever are gone 2 days
Measles _______________________until rash & fever are gone 2 days
Scabies ___________________ certificate from doctor stating child is being treated.
Mumps ________________________5 school days and until swelling is gone, check with school nurse.
Pink Eye _______________________until symptoms are gone.
Impetigo _______________________certificate from doctor stating child is under treatment
Ring worm of the scalp ___________certificate from doctor stating child is under treatment,
                                                        and child may go back to school if caps are worn.
Ring worm of the skin ____________certificate from doctor stating child is under treatment and covered.
Pediculosis (lice & nits) ___________certificate from doctor or checked by school nurse.
Temperature over 100-orally_______student will be sent home and may return when well.
Diphtheria, Poliomyelitis,
Scarlet Fever, Smallpox,
Typhoid Fever, Whooping Cough,
Acute Infectious Mononucleosis,
Infectious Hepatitis_______________certificate from doctor stating child may come back to school.

Be health wise... activities of daily living for healthier living!

Taking a bath with soap & water, shampooing hair, & using deodorant.
Washing hands before eating, after using rest room, after playing outside, after coughing or sneezing.
Brushing teeth after meals or twice a day.
Nutritious meals and snacks.
Exercise for 30 minutes at least 3 times a week.

Medication:

*Parents when sending medication to school please do the following:*
Send a note with child's name, medication, amount to be given,  & time to be given.
All  medication must be in the original container.
For prescription medication, please come to school and complete the necessary forms.
 

C.H.I.P.'s Children's Health Insurance Program
Benefits:
*Regular checkups and doctor's office visits
*Shots and immunizations
*Eye exams and glasses
*Prescription drugs and medical supplies
*Hospital care and services
*Care by medical specialists
*X-rays and lab tests
*Dental care
*Mental health care

If you are interested in this program, please call Texas Dept. of Human Services at
754-5469 or you may come by my office to obtain an application.  C.H.I.P.'s 1-800-647-6558
 

Immunizations:
Immunizations are continually being changed and updated.  When your child obtains a vaccination,
it is your responsibility to notify the school and your child's record will be updated.
The newest updates are the varicella and Hept. B requirements which took effect August 1, 2000.
If your child has had the chicken pox, please notify me.  Documentation of this is important and
will be place on your child's health record.  The Hept. B is a series of 3 vaccinations and can
be received over a 3 month period from your local provider or the Texas Dept. of Health at
754-4945 to make an appointment.

Please feel free to come by my office for any questions or concerns that you may have regarding your child. Or you may call my office at 754-5577 or you may email me at: j_lynn.cooper@wintersisd.org

Thank you!!