A Note from the Nurse:

As the school nurse, I will provide a temporary care facility for children who become ill or injured at school. Although we will not call parents for every visit made to the clinic, there may be times I will need to contact you. In order for this to be possible, please keep your phone numbers and records up to date. If your child has a major medical problem, please stop by or give me a call to make sure I am aware of it.

Medicine:

Children may not carry medicine with them while on school grounds; not even cough drops. There are several policies on administering medications at school that can be found on the Katy ISD website. Although we are able to administer medications at school, any medications to be given 3 times a day or less is to be given at home per district policy. For all other medications, I must have them in their original container with a proper label accompanied by a form authorizing the administration of medication and a doctor's signature or the signature of a nurse practitioner/physician's assistant. All necessary forms are available online or in the clinic. It is also important to note the clinic does not keep stock medications.

Lice:

It is a good habit to check your children regularly for lice.  Watch for frequent scratching of the scalp, brown or white eggs (nits) on the hair shaft that may look like dandruff but are not easily brushed away, and live lice which are brown and move very quickly.  Encourage your child not to share combs, brushes, hair decorations or hats.  If you think someone in your family has head lice, it's best to check everyone in the family and notify friends or relatives who may have been in contact as well.  Please contact the campus nurse with any questions, or if you have treated your child for head lice. 

Extra clothing:

We encourage all students to have an extra set of clothing. Every student, even the older ones, should have a change of clothes (including socks and underwear) stored in their backpack. Spills and mishaps can happen anytime. Please be sure your student is dressed properly for the weather and activities (ex. tennis shoes for PE) This prevents the parent from being called to the school for a change of clothes.