Important things to remember . . .
1. Emergency Cards:
Please complete and return student emergency cards to school as soon as possible. The information on these cards is vital to being able to reach you in an emergency. It is very important that any change of guardianship, address, home phone number, work phone number or cell phone numbers or need to be sent to the school office. Change in your child's health condition should be sent to the school nurse.
2. Immunization Requirements:
The following immunizations are required as a condition of attendance at school inn the state of Pennsylvania. Children ENTERING SCHOOL (at K/ grade1) need the following immunizations:
4 doses of DTaP ( diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis) – one dose after the child’s 4th
birthday.
3 doses of polio
3 doses of hepatitis B
2 doses of MMR (measles, mumps and rubella)- 1st dose needs to be after the first
birthday.
1 dose of varicella (chicken pox)- dose needs to be after the first birthday
These regulations were amended in 1997 and pertain to all students entering school for the first time. Whenever your child receives an immunization you should send documentation to the school nurse so your child’s health record can be updated.
3. Physical Examinations:
Physical examinations are required of students entering Kindergarten/ first grade, sixth grade and eleventh grade, and students with incomplete health records. We recommend that you have the physical exam done by your family health care provider, since he/she knows the student and your child's health history. The Coatesville Area School District can provide a physical exam at no cost (with written consent prior to the examination). See link below for a copy of the Private Physician Form
4. Dental Examinations:
Dental examinations are required of students entering Kindergarten/ first grade, third grade, seventh grade, and students with incomplete health records. We recommend that you have the dental exam done by your family dentist, since he/she know the student and your child's dental history. The Coatesville Area School District can provide a dental exam at no cost (with written consent prior to the examination). See link below for a copy of the Private Dental Form
5. Medications in School
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t is recommended that No medications be given during school hours. Most medications can be given before and/or after school. If any medication MUST be given during the school day, it MUST be in its original container accompanied by a signed medication form from a parent or guardian AND a signed medication form from the child's doctor (or a signed prescription).1. Student’s name and grade
2. Current date
3. Name of medication
4. Dosage to be given
5. Time medication is to be given
6. Date(s) medication is to be given
7. Condition for which medication has been prescribed
8. SIGNATURE of PARENT/GUARDIAN
ALL MEDICATION WILL ONLY BE GIVEN ACCORDING TO THE DIRECTIONS ON THE CONTAINER OR PRESCRIPTION
The above information applies to both prescription and over-the-counter medications (non-prescription medications). All medications are kept locked in the nurse’s office unless your physician feels it medically necessary for your child to have the medication with them at all times and the proper documentation from your physician needs to be provided to the school nurse. (The school nurse must also observe that the student uses the medication correctly and responsibly.) Please see link below.
Health Services Forms