District Policies, Statements, & Notifications
Registration
Instruction/Library Materials Selection and Objection Processes
Quinn Baudler, RN
AC Elementary/ACGC JH School Nurse
641-742-3310/641-746-2242
FAX: 641-746-2243
Lindsay Fluharty
GC Elementary/ACGC HS Nurse
641-332-2720
FAX: 641-332-2721
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Forms
Immunizations: Iowa Department of Public Health Certificate of Immunization
Religious Exemption: Iowa Department of Public Health
Medical Exemption: Iowa Department of Public Health
JH/HS Athletes: Required Heads Up Concussion Form
JH/HS Athletes: Required Physical Form
Permission to Give Medication Form
Self-Administration Medication Form
Diet Modification Request Form
Vision: Iowa Child Vision Screening Program
Dental: Dental Screening form
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan
Other Health Information
Head Lice: Head Lice, Lice – Head Lice
Cold Vs. Flu: Information on cold vs flu
Concussions: Page 5
Student Health Services
Health/Immunization Requirements
Preschool: Parents must provide proof student has received:
Immunizations
4 doses Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (Tdap)
3 doses of Polio
3 doses Hepatitis B
4 doses of Pneumococcal if 3 doses received <12 months of ages, or 3 doses if received 2 doses <24 months of age, or 2 doses if received 1 dose < 24 months of age or 1 dose if received no doses <24 months of age
1 doses Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR).
1 doses Varicella
Physical Assessment Form: A physical exam must be completed by a health care provider and a copy provided to school by the parent prior to the first day of school.
Also required, a copy of the student's birth certificate or S.S. card to verify a student's age.
Kindergarten: Parents must provide proof student has received:
All 4 year old booster immunizations: Tdap, Polio, MMR, and Varicella
Vision Screening completed at a Health Physical, by Lion’s Club, or a Family Optometrist. (No earlier than 1 year prior and no later than 6 months after enrollment.)
Dental Screening at a Health Physical or by a dental provider (No earlier than age 3 and no later than 4 months after enrollment).
Physical Assessment Form: not required but highly suggested
Also required, a copy of the student's birth certificate or S.S. card to verify a student's age. **only if student has not previously attended our district
3rd Grade student: Parents must provide proof student has:
Vision Screening completed at a Health Physical, by Lion’s Club, or a Family Optometrist. (No earlier than 1 year prior and no later than 6 months after enrollment)
7th Grade (and older) student: Parents must provide proof student has:
Tdap vaccination
Meningococcal vaccination on or after 10th birthday
9th Grade student: parents must provide proof student has:
Dental Screening performed by a licensed dentist or dental hygienist. IDPH dental screening form must be completed and returned to the school office or nurse. (No earlier than 1 year prior and no later than 6 months after enrollment.)
12th Grade student: parents must ensure student has:
Received 2 doses of Meningococcal vaccine; or 1 dose if first dose was received at 16 years of age or older
Parents with students in these specific school grades are encouraged to schedule appointments with appropriate provider(s) in the summer before entering the specific school grade. Please print off the required form(s), found on the left, to take to the appointment. Forms can be faxed to the school nurse at 641-746-2243. These requirements must be completed before the first day of school.
Medication Requirements
Prescription Medications: If you child will need prescribed medications (i.e. Inhalers, Ritalin, etc.) administered at school during the school year, please have your physician sign an order for the medication to be administered at school. This includes any short-term medicine like antibiotics. All prescription medications must be in the original bottle from the pharmacy.
Non-prescription Medication: If your child will need an over-the-counter medication to be administered at school the parent/guardian must provide the medication to the school in the original container and sign a permission form for the nurse or trained staff to administer the medication.
Over the counter (OTC) medications
Parental Permission for over the counter medication is addressed when you register student via Infinite Campus. Please print, sign, date and return the (Permission to Give Medications at School) form on the left side of the page to the nurse or trained staff to administer the medication.
Diet Modification
If your student has a medical diet modification you will need to have a form signed by your physician. Forms can be found here. This is a requirement of the United States Department of Agriculture. Please work with the school nurse to ensure all of the students dietary requirements are met.
First Aid at school
Small cuts, scrapes or abrasions will first be cleaned. A triple antibiotic may then be applied and covered with a band aid. Rashes that itch and bug bites may be treated by applying an anti-itch cream such as Callergy Clear or Hydrocortisone 1% cream. Please contact the school nurse if you do not want triple antibiotic cream, Callergy cream or Hydrocortisone 1% cream applied to your child. Open or draining wounds must be covered with a gauze bandage or band aid.
ILLNESS POLICY AND EXCLUSION OF SICK CHILDREN
For the health and safety of all the children, it is mandatory that sick children not be brought to school. If your child has any of the following symptoms during the night, he or she will not be admitted the following morning for the safety of the other children.
Fever greater than 100 degrees F
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Pink eyes with drainage
Cough with congestion and excessive nasal discharge
The district's established policy for an ill child’s return:
Fever free for 24 hours
Chicken pox: one week after onset (or when lesions are crusted)
Strep: 24 hours after initial medication
Vomiting/Diarrhea: 24 hours after last episode
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye): 24 hours after initial medication or when without drainage