Injuries

Minor cuts, scrapes, or bruises will be treated in the clinic. Other more serious injuries will be reported to the parents.

Emergencies

In the event of a situation requiring immediate medical attention, paramedics will be called. If deemed necessary, the child will be transported to a local medical facility at the parents’ expense.

• Cough Drops - Non Medicated
• Sandwich Size Baggies
• Quart Size Baggies
• Snack Size Baggies
• Girl and Boys Clothing (All Sizes)

Pre-K and Kindergarten parents, please pack an extra change of clothes in your child’s backpack for emergency changes. This may save you an unplanned trip to school! Donations may be sent in with your child to the office or dropped off in the clinic.

Georgia Certificate of Immunization

All students entering or attending Grades Pre-KG through 12th grade in the Fayette County School System are required to have a complete Georgia Certificate of Immunization (Form 3231) in accordance with Georgia Law, OCGA 20-2-771. All students must be immunized against disease as specified by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, or have medical or religious exemption on file at school. Immunization information and flyers for Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, "New Entrants", and 7th Grade students are available on the (FCBOE) website.
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Georgia Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition

All students entering or attending Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Fayette County School System are required to have a valid Georgia Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition. Screenings reported on the Certificate must have been conducted within one year prior to the time that the child is admitted for the first time to a public school. Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition Screenings may be conducted by a physician with an active Georgia license, by persons working under the supervision of a physician with an active Georgia license, by the local health department or by a school registered nurse.Vision Screenings also may be conducted by an optometrist with an active Georgia license, or by an employee of Prevent Blindness Georgia trained in vision screening. Hearing Screenings also may be conducted by a dentist with an active Georgia license, or by a dental hygienist with an active Georgia license. Nutrition Screenings also may be conducted by a dietician with an active Georgia license.
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Please refer to the guidelines presented below when determining when to keep your child home.

The Fayette County Schools’ Medication Policy will be followed for all medications given during school hours.

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 If your student has a severe allergy, asthma, diabetes, seizures or other chronic health condition which may require medication or special care during school hours, we recommend you and your healthcare provider complete and sign a Health Care Plan available on the FCBOE website or from your school nurse.

• The parent or legal guardian must complete and sign a School Medication Authorization for all medications (prescription and over-the-counter) given at school. For prescription medications, a duly-licensed, Georgia physician must also complete and sign the School Medication Authorization or Health Care Plan available on the FCBOE website or from your school nurse.
  
  
• A parent/legal guardian or other designated adult must bring all medication, accompanied by the School Medication Authorization or Health Care Plan, to the school clinic unless special permission given by the principal or school nurse.
  
  
• All over-the-counter medications and prescription medications must be FDA approved and in their original containers with unexpired dates and labeled in English. Prescription medications must be clearly labeled with the physician's name, medication’s name, strength, dosage, date, time for administration, and dispensing pharmacy. Parent/Guardian must provide over-the-counter medications to the clinic.
  
  
• If your student has a life-threatening condition (i.e. asthma, diabetes, or severe allergy), permission may be granted to carry the medication (such as inhaler, glucose tablet, Epi-pen, or internal Insulin pump) on his or her person from the student's physician and parent/guardian on the School Medication Authorization or Health Care Plan.
  
  
• Saline eye drops, antibiotic ointment, lotion to control itching (i.e. Calamine lotion), alcohol, peroxide, petroleum jelly (i.e. Vaseline), oral Benzocaine (i.e. Anbesol), topical wound dressing (i.e. QR or Styptic Pencil), un-medicated throat lozenges/cough drops, and aloe vera gel are routinely used in the school clinic unless instructed differently by the parent/guardian.

STUDENTS CANNOT BRING MEDICATION BACK AND FORTH FROM HOME TO SCHOOL. MEDICATIONS NEED TO BE BROUGHT IN AND PICKED UP BY AN ADULT.

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You can help prevent winter illness in your family with these cold & flu fighting tips from the CDC and other health experts. Use these tips as a checklist for a season of fewer sick days for you and your kids

1. Stay Home If You're Sick! This is important to prevent the spread of cold & flu germs.
   
   
2. Keep Your Hands Clean. You never know what germs you may pick up throughout the day. Wash your hands often, especially before eating, after blowing your nose, coughing, sneezing or using the bathroom. Use hand sanitizer when soap & water is not available.
   
   
3. Cover Your Nose & Mouth for Coughs & Sneezes. If tissue is not available for you to cough or sneeze into, do it into your upper sleeve or into the bend of your elbow. Do not sneeze or cough into your hands!
   
   
4. Don't Touch Your Eyes, Nose or Mouth. Germs can easily infiltrate your system when you touch your face.
   
   
5. Get Plenty of Rest. Lack of sleep & high stress levels leave you susceptible to getting sick. Adults need at least 7 hours and children EVEN MORE.
   
   
6. Avoid Unnecessary Close Contact. A person can spread flu germs a full day before exhibiting symptoms, and then up to 5 days after that. If you're sick, avoid close contact with others.
   
   
7. Eat Plenty of Fruits & Veggies. Vitamins & minerals found in fruits & veggies help build your immune system against germs.
   
   
8. Get Fresh Air & Exercise. It's a myth that low temperatures cause cold & flu. The culprit is increased contact with greater numbers of people. Go outside for a walk & get away from the germ-bearers.