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Dear Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s),
The Jackson County Schools Health Services staff would like to welcome both our new and returning
students for the 2018-2019 school year. Health services are an important component of your child’s academic
performance. The CDC has shared that research has proven that a healthy lifestyle has a positive impact on
academic achievement. Together, we can ensure that children are healthy and ready to learn. All Jackson County
Schools support and assist students in being healthy learners through promoting annual well-child examinations,
up-to-date immunizations, emergency information, and preventive health care.
Medication Administration
Jackson County Schools follow the West Virginia State Board Policy 2422.8, Medication Administration, and
Jackson County Schools Policy 5330, Administration of Medications, when it is necessary for a child to take
medication while at school or at a school sponsored event.
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The “Authorization for Administration of Medication” form must be completed by the parent and
physician. This form can be obtained upon request from the principal or school nurse, or found online at
http://boe.jack.k12.wv.us/for_parents
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All medication orders, including over-the-counter medications and prescription medications, must be
signed and dated by the prescribing physician and parent.
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All medication is to be hand delivered by an ADULT to the nurse’s office in the original container that is
properly labeled.
Please note: Medication Authorization forms for prescription medication and over-the-counter medications must
be renewed at the beginning of each school year or any time the physician makes a change to the medication to be
administered or the dosage.
Immunizations
In accordance with West Virginia Code §16-3-4 and Legislative Rule 64CSR95, all children entering school for the
first time in West Virginia, unless properly exempted, must be immunized against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus,
polio (DTap/DTP or Td/Tdap), measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), varicella (chickenpox) and hepatitis B.
Additionally, all children entering preschool must be vaccinated for hepatitis A, HIB, and PCV prior to enrollment.
7thGradeImmunizationRequirements- Tdap-ProofofboosterdoseofTdapvaccine
MCV4 (meningococcal/meningitis) – Proof of 1st dose
12th Grade Immunization Requirements- Tdap- Proof of booster dose of Tdap vaccine
MCV4- One or Two Doses Requried.
(One dose of MCV4 is required if received after the 16th birthday.
Second dose is required if first dose was before 16th birthday. )
A child may not be admitted or received in any of the schools of the state until he/she has been properly immunized.
WV immunization laws allow for medical exemptions only which means religious and philosophical exemptions are
not recognized as valid exemptions for school entry. A student may be enrolled provisionally with at least one dose
of each required vaccine and a documented plan for completion of each required series.
Illness
Please note that a child with a temperature of 100.4° or above will be sent home. If your child is ill or has a
temperature (100.4° or above) prior to school, please keep your child at home. Students must remain at home
until they have been fever free without fever reducing medication for 24 hours.
Habits for Good Health – Please review these with your child(ren) frequently.
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Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue away in the
trash can. If a tissue is not available, please cover your mouth and nose with inside of your elbow.
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Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol based
hand sanitizer.
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Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
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If your child is sick, keep him/her home from school.
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Try to avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
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Dress appropiately for the weather.
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Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, and school.
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We can protect and strengthen our own immunity by eating nutritious foods, taking daily walks, sleeping 8
–10 hours a night, reducing stress, and smiling daily
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Breakfast can provide more than just important daily nutrients.
Studies show that students who eat breakfast perform better in school than students who skip breakfast.
Students who eat breakfast can concentrate better, have more energy, and improve cognitive performance
resulting in better grades and test scores. Please encourage your child to eat breakfast at home or at school. For
more information, please visit this website: www.kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/breakfast.html
Lice in Schools
It is important to remember that lice are not dangerous and do not transmit disease, but they are spread
through direct head to head contact. The most common symptom of head lice is itching, but the following might
also be noticed: tickling feeling of something moving in the hair, or sores on the head from scratching.
Steps to Prevent and control the spread of head lice to review with your child
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Avoid head-to-head contact during play
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Do NOT share clothing such as hats, scarves, hair accessories, jackets
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Do NOT share combs, brushes, or towels
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Check your child’s head on a weekly basis for lice
Our goal is to partner with each parent to enure health and safety of all students while at school. Please do
not hesitate to contact the school nurse with questions or concerns.
We are looking forward to a great 2018-2019 school year!
Jackson County School Nurses
Keeping Kids Healthy Is A Jump Start To A Healthy School Year!!!
School Immunization Requirements for 7th and 12th Graders