Health Services
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24 Hour Rule
Students who demonstrate signs and symptoms of illness or a possible communicable disease should be referred to the school clinic for further assessment. Those with an elevated temperature of 100 degrees or above or those who vomit or have diarrhea must be isolated and sent home. The student must be fever free without fever-reducing medication for 24 hours before he/she can be allowed back to school. Those excluded due to vomiting or diarrhea must also be free of symptoms without the use of preventative medications before being allowed back to school. (Administrative Regulation FFAD)
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Immunization Requirements
Katy ISD follows the Texas Department of State Health Services recommendation for immunization compliance in order for a student to attend school. The law requires that all students be as up-to-date as medically feasible in order to attend classes. The immunization vaccine requirements for each grade level are listed on the Katy ISD website. Exemptions to the immunization requirements are allowable on an individual basis for medical contraindications, reasons of conscience-including religious belief, and active duty with the armed forces of the United States. For further information, visit the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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Medication Administration
Short term ( 15 days or less) and long term (15 days or more) medications are sometimes prescribed for students to be given during the school day. In such cases, regulations governing administration of medication during school hours must be strictly adhered to by school personnel. Any natural and/or homeopathic products, not FDA approved, will not be dispensed by school personnel.
Clinic
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Viking Clinic
Health & Nutrition
Please encourage your child to start each day with a healthy breakfast and bring a water bottle to school to drink water throughout the day. The clinic does not have snacks. The cafeteria serves breakfast and lunch and sells a la carte items for the students. Please partner with us in helping your child make good decisions so they can thrive in the classroom both physically and mentally.
Clothing
Students are encouraged to dress appropriately to the Katy ISD school dress code. The nurse does not have extra clothes in the clinic. Clothing situations will be handled by the student's grade level Assistant Principals.
Screenings
All students new to the school who did not attend a Texas school previously will be screened within 120 days of enrollment. If the child has failed any of the screenings, the nurse will contact the parents of the child and a referral notice for a professional exam will be sent home.
Vision & Hearing
7th graders are screened annually for vision and hearing. Also, any student who did not attend a Texas school previously may also be screened. Parents will be contacted by the campus nurse if their child has failed the screening and a referral for a professional exam will be sent home.
Scoliosis
7th grade girls and 8th grade boys will be screened. The screening is simple. Screeners will look at your child's back while he or she stands and bends forward. The school will send you a letter if your child does not pass the screening. The letter will tell you how to follow-up with a doctor.
Change in Medical and Contact Information
Please notify the nurse if your child has a change in their medical history. It is important that our records are up to date to best assist your child in the clinic. It is also important to keep contact information, phone numbers, and emergency contacts current with our Registrar.
Please feel free to contact the campus nurse with any questions or concerns. It is our pleasure to partner with you in the health of your child at school! Thank you!
Contact Us
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Jennifer Santore, RN, Nurse
Phone: (281) 234-3425
Fax: (281) 644-3805
Email: JenniferLSantore@katyisd.orgChris Conigliaro, Nurse's Aide
Phone: (281) 234-3426
Email: ChristineConigliaro@katyisd.org
