Health And Wellness
Clinic Overview
Our school clinic is dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of every student. Staffed by a Registered Nurse and a Clinic Assistant, the clinic team works together to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for all.
The clinic provides a variety of essential health services, including:
Reviewing student health records to identify medical needs
Developing emergency action plans for chronic conditions such as asthma, allergies, diabetes, and seizures
Conducting health screenings (hearing, vision) and managing immunization records
Administering prescribed and over-the-counter medications in compliance with CCPS policy
Offering individualized health education for students, parents, and school staff
Providing first aid, monitoring communicable diseases, and coordinating wellness programs
Participating in IEP and 504 planning to support students with specific health needs
Our clinic also encourages wellness initiatives among faculty and staff, fostering a healthy school community.
Health Concerns
Students with medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, seizures, or life-threatening allergies must have a completed Health Plan Form signed by a physician. These forms are available both online via the Student Health and Safety page and directly in the school clinic.
Parents are encouraged to contact the school nurse to discuss their child’s medical needs or to submit updated health information.
Medication Procedures
The clinic follows clear procedures to ensure safe medication management at school:
Non-Prescription Medications
Parents must complete a medication administration request form and provide the medication in its original, unopened packaging labeled with the student’s name.
According to CCPS policy, non-prescription medication cannot be administered more than twice a day, for more than three consecutive days, or more than three times per month without written authorization from a licensed healthcare provider.
Prescription Medications
Prescription medications will only be administered with a written order from the student’s licensed healthcare provider, specifying the medication name, dosage, and timing. Parents must complete the required Medication Request Form and deliver both the form and medication (in its original container) directly to the clinic.
Students are not permitted to carry or transport medications to and from school.
Sick Day Guidance
To maintain a healthy school environment, students should stay home if illness symptoms prevent them from fully participating in class activities.
Students with a temperature of 100.4°F or higher should remain home until they are fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication. During flu season, those with additional flu-like symptoms may need to stay home longer. Seek medical care if the fever lasts more than three days.
Children should stay home until 24 hours after the last episode of vomiting or diarrhea. Contact a healthcare provider if symptoms persist or if the child cannot keep fluids down.
Since some rashes can be contagious, medical evaluation is recommended to determine the cause. Students may need to stay home until cleared by a doctor. A note may be required to return to school.
Children experiencing heavy coughing, sneezing, sore throat, earache, or body aches should rest at home. If there is difficulty breathing, wheezing, or a sudden high fever, seek medical attention immediately.
Redness, pain, or discharge from the eyes may signal infection. If treatment is prescribed, students should stay home for 24 hours after starting medication before returning to school.
Encourage rest, hydration, and light meals. Avoid screen time when possible, and allow enough recovery time before returning to school to prevent relapse and protect others.
Promote good hygiene to reduce illness:
Wash hands often with soap and water.
Keep immunizations and flu shots up to date.
Teach your child to cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
Avoid touching the face, especially the eyes, nose, and mouth.
Keep children home until they have fully recovered.
Health Forms & Documents
Immunization Requirements
- Minimum Immunization Requirements
- Kindergarten Vaccines – English
- Kindergarten Vaccines – Español
- Seventh Grade Vaccines – English
- Seventh Grade Vaccines – Español
- Twelfth Grade Vaccines – English
- Twelfth Grade Vaccines – Español
- HPV Information
Concussions & Sports Documents & Forms
- VHSL Physical
- VHSL Concussion
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Management of Students Who Sustain a Concussion
- Brain Injury Association of Virginia
- CDC Information on Concussions
- Concussion Medical Status Form
Health Care Plans
- Asthma Health Care Plan
- Anaphylaxis Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction Health Care Plan
- Colostomy Ileostomy Health Care Plan
- Diabetes Health Care Plan
- Feeding Tube Health Care Plan
- General Health Care Plan
- Hypoglycemia Health Care Plan
- Pregnancy Health Care Plan
- Student Medication Request – OTC
- Student Medication Request – Prescription
- Student Medication Request- OTC-Year Round School
- Student Medication Request- Prescription- Year Round School
- Seizures Health Care Plan
- Tracheostomy Health Care Plan
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance for Children
- Health Insurance for Children – Español
- Student insurance information
- Student insurance documents