Wyckoff Public Schools
Student Health
Health Program Medications Recess and Lunch Time The school nurses carry out the health program and work not only with the child but with the parents, the school physician, and the various community and state agencies. They assist the school physician with annual physical examinations of children in the second, fifth, and eighth grades, plus all new students. However, if a parent so desires, the family physician may examine the student and send in a report on the form supplied by the health department.
At stated intervals during the school year, the children are weighed and measured. Each child is given a screening test. Scoliosis exams occur in grades 5 through 8. Indications for concern revealed during a physical examination, hearing test, or eye examination are promptly reported to the parents. Before a child is taken for an eye examination, the student should obtain a form from the school health office so that it may be filled out by the examining physician.
Medications: Nasal sprays, throat lozenges, pills, poison ivy lotions, and all other medications must not be brought to school. Improper use of medicine or drugs can cause considerable harm.
It is against the State medical laws for nurses to prescribe treatment or medication. However, the Wyckoff Board of Education will permit school nurses to administer prescription drugs certified by a physician in writing.
Over-the-counter medication, too, requires a note from the physician if administering is to be considered during school hours. Each statement should include the doctor's signature, parent signature, the name of the medication to be dispensed, its strength, the amount, and the time it is to be administered. The medication should be presented in a clearly marked prescription bottle with name, dose, and time medication is to be given.
The medical advisor and school nurses will only administer first aid in the school or during a school activity. At no time will a student be treated for an injury that did not occur on the school grounds, or during a school-related activity. After first aid treatment has been administered, any further care or treatment must be given by the family physician.
After a return from an illness, we would appreciate parents not requesting a child remain indoors during recess time or noon hour activities. It is difficult to provide adequate supervision for these isolated cases. To insure complete recovery, it might be best to have the child remain at home until full participation is all classroom activities is possible.