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OLPH Health Office

Staff

Cooridinator: Mrs. Wong, B.S.N., R.N. fwong@olphaz.com

Assistants: Mrs. Stutz

Health Services

A nurse or aide is available daily during school hours. Parents are notified immediately if a child is seriously ill or injured and the parent’s directions are followed. In the interest of the sick child, parents are asked to respond as promptly as possible when a child must be sent home. In case of injuries, no emergency room can treat a child without the parent’s permission.

1. If a child has any physical limitations due to chronic illness or other cause, parents are to inform the teacher and the school office.
2. If a child shows signs of illness, parents should not send them to school. An ill child should remain home until the temperature has been normal (98.6) without medication for 24 hours.
3. If a student cannot participate in PE due to medical reasons, a written note to the PE coach is necessary.

Emergency Cards

An emergency card for each student must be on file in the school office. It is imperative that these forms be returned immediately with the complete information. Notify the Health Office promptly if changes are made during the school year.

 

Health Screening

Vision and hearing screening is done early in the school year. The parent / guardian will be notified if child does not test within the normal range.

Sunscreen

During PE, we strongly encourage students to wear light colored clothing and a hat (preferable wide brim), bring and use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher, stay in the shade as much as possible during peak sun intensity (10 am to 4 pm), and bring water bottles.

Wellness Policy

The link between nutrition and learning is well documented.  Healthy eating patterns are essential for students to achieve their full academic potential, full physical and mental growth and lifelong health and well-being.  The Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Phoenix are committed to providing school environments that promote and protect children’s health, well-being, and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical activity.  Healthy eating is demonstrably linked to reduced risk for both mortality and development of many chronic diseases as adults.  All schools throughout the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix have adopted a Student Wellness Policy.  The purpose of this policy is to offer students the tools and knowledge necessary to make healthy choices for their body and soul.

In connection with our Wellness Policy, fast food is strongly discouraged for student lunches.  In addition, do not bring sweets to school for Birthday treats. 

The Health Office can always use donations of:

• Baby Wipes
• Crackers Sandwiches, e.g. Austin, Ritz
• Granola Bars
• Juice Boxes
• Socks, Underwear for K-2 Boys and Girls

Absent

If your child is absent from school:

1. Report the absence by phone to the school absentee line (480-874-3727) before 9:00 AM on each day of the child’s illness.
2. State law requires a WRITTEN excuse whenever a child is absent, giving the reason for absence. These excuses are kept on file for the year. Both the phone call and the excuse are necessary as a safety precaution for your child.
3. Excessive absence may endanger scholastic achievement and promotion.
4. A visit to a doctor or dentist constitutes an “excused absence”. If a child has an appointment, please notify the office the day before. Parents are encouraged to make doctor and dentist appointments outside school hours or on days when school is not in session.

Tardy

• Students arriving after 8:00 A.M. must come to the school office for a tardy slip before reporting to the classroom
• If a student will be reporting to school AFTER 9:00 a.m. parent must call the absentee line 480-874-3727, before 9:00 a.m.
• Parents are to notify the office when tardiness is for a medical reason.
• Excessive tardiness is disruptive to the learning environment and may endanger scholastic achievement and promotion.
• Excessive tardiness will be brought to the attention of the parent/guardian and will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Medication

For children to receive medication at school, the following requirements must be met:

• ALL medications are to be kept in the health office. At no time is a child to have medication in the classroom or on his/her person. These requirements apply to over-the-counter and prescription drugs, including cough drops. (1977 ruling from Attorney General’s Office 15.334)
• There must be written permission from the parent to school personnel for administering the medication, including:
  a. Date(s) to be given (duration of treatment)
  b. Medication
  c. Dosage
  d. Time
  e. Route of administration (e.g., by mouth, to right eye)
  f. Parent’s Signature
• ALL prescription and non-prescription medications must be in ORIGINAL containers (no plastic bags).

Health Office Forms - Printable

2012-2013 Emergency Form
Medication Consent

Useful Health Information

Allergy Information 2012
Free Immunization Clinics
Lice Information
Back Packs and Back Pain
When a Cough is not just a Cough
Nutrition and Well-Being
Sun Safety
Immunization Requirements
Free Immunization Clinics

Flu Prevention, Facts, and Information

14 Tips for Treating Kid's Colds

Cold or allergy: Which is it? - MayoClinic.com

Flu Information
Cold vs. Swine Flu
Information for Kids - NSF Scrub Club
What to do if your child is not feeling well
The Flu and Your School