Student Health 
The school nurse is in charge of all medication, both routine and temporary. Only medication in the original container with prescription and patient information will be administered. An authorized medical container for school use is available from Martin Army Hospital. The nurse or authorized designee will dispense medication. A sponsor/parent must come in and sign a permission form, before medication can be dispensed.
Students with a contagious illness or condition should stay at home and follow the advice of a physician. If you suspect that your child has a communicable illness, please have him/her examined by a physician. Written approval from your medical physician will be needed before the student can be in attendance. The note should be provided to the nurse.
One of the fundamental factors for happiness and success in school is good health. The child who is in optimum health will be able to make better adjustment and have more resistance to the illness(es). A few tips are:
1. Your child needs adequate sleep each night; she/he should be in bed no later than 9:00 p.m. Awaken him/her in the morning in plenty of time to dress leisurely, and get to school on time.
2. Encourage him/her to start the day by eating a well-balanced breakfast. Research has shown that an adequate breakfast will help your child to concentrate and remain focused on academic tasks.
3. Teach him/her to brush their teeth after eating.
4. Teach him/her to bathe regularly and dress in appropriate clothes for the climate.
5. Teach him/her to cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
6. Teach him/her to keep hands and objects away from mouth and to wash hands carefully before meals and after going to the toilet.
7. Teach him/her good toilet habits.
8. Teach him/her safety rules and to exercise caution when crossing streets and using play equipment.
9. Send him/her to school in a happy frame of mind. It is important that your child be free from fear and worry.
10. Inspect your child before he leaves for school each morning and afternoon. Please DO NOT send your child to school if he/she is ill.
11. A sick child not only does not learn, but looking after his “well-being” takes the teacher’s time from the job she/he employed to do, that is, TEACHING. An ILL CHILD DOES NOT belong in school. Keep him/her at home to protect his/her health as well as that of others, especially in the case of a communicable disease.
A child should not be returned to school after an illness until he/she is COMPLETELY recovered. The following guide of symptoms should be used for keeping the child away from school, the school bus, other school children, and a guide to consult a medical physician:
- Fever of 100°F or above
- Nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain
- Marked drowsiness, sleepiness, or fatigue
- Acute cold, sore throat, or persistent cough
- Swollen glands around jaw, ear, or neck
- Red inflamed or discharging eyes
- Acute skin rashes or eruptions
- Suspected skin lesions or scabies, impetigo, ringworm, lice
- Earache, toothache
- Any other symptoms which are suggestive of acute illness
If there are any problems, Martin Army Community Hospital is available. The Central Appointment number is 544-2273.
The school staff will administer first aid and comfort your child in case of an accident or illness occurring at school or immediate environment. After the initial first aid is administered, additional care of the child is the responsibility of the parent. The school staff will not clean or redress old cuts and bruises. Accidents and illness occurring at home are not the responsibility of the school staff.
PLEASE NOTE! ! ! !
• When short-term illness requires the use of antibiotics, etc., the parent arranges with the nurse for administration during school hours.
• The nurse may not administer over-the-counter (OTC) medications (Tylenol, cough medicine, ointment, etc.) without a prescription from your child’s doctor.
• The nurse may not diagnose illnesses such as rashes, swellings, etc. Such conditions must be examined by a doctor and diagnosed as noncontagious before the student may return to school.
• All new students are required to have a Georgia Certificate of Immunization (FORM 3231). Pre-K and K students entering school for the first time are also required to have the Georgia Certificate of Hearing, Vision and Dental Screening completed.
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