STUDENT HEALTH SCREENING NOTIFICATION

Free student health screenings will be conducted at your child’s school before November 1st of this year.  The high school students will be screened in their Wellness class.  Well child, Inc. and the school nurse will be conducting these screenings.  Data does not include any identifying information.  All information is private and confidential.

 We will be screening to determine if your child has a health risk that:

1)  needs medical attention, and / or
2)  might affect his/ her classroom work.

The screenings that will be conducted are as follows:
 

Vision, Hearing, Blood Pressure, Height and Weight

Grades: PreK, K , 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9

Scoliosis

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You will be mailed a report with the results of your child’s screenings after review by the school nurse.  If there is a need for further evaluation by a physician a referral will be indicated.  These screenings do not qualify as an examination and parents are encouraged to make sure your child has annual medical check ups as well as bi-annual dental check ups.  Well Child, Inc. will be giving examinations to students who qualify. 

If you have any questions regarding this free service, or if you wish your child excluded from any part of the Health screenings, please contact Ms. Patsy Smith, School Nurse at 986-3165.

Important information on
Meningococcal Vaccines
Click here!

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For more detailed information about State Department of Education Immunication Requirements please click here.

South Carroll Special School District is committed to the health of every student, faculty and staff member.

Simple Tips for Flu Prevention

Cover your cough
Wash your hands frequently
If you have a fever, stay home for at least 24 hrs after that fever has ended
Get a vaccine when it becomes available

Information from the State Department of Education on Swine Flu