Becoming Sick at School

If your child becomes sick at school, we will take his/her temperature and contact you. Wake County Schools’ policy requires that a child with a fever of "100 degrees or more" must go home and then, be fever-free for a full 24 hours before returning to school. If a child has vomited or is contagious, the parent will automatically be called to pick up the child.

What About Medications?

If your child needs to take any type of medication during the school day, please send a note with the proper instructions for dispensing. All medication must be in the original container. Medication is dispensed and recorded in the office. Form #1702 (available at most doctor offices and the school office) needs to be completed and appropriately signed. No over-the-counter medications (cough drops, aspirin, etc.) may be given without a physican’s order. Parents should transport medication to and from school.

What if your child is injured?

If you child is hurt at school, we will administer first aid and will contact you concerning an injury more serious than a minor abrasion. If, in our judgment, an injury requires immediate medical attention, we will call 911 for emergency assistance and then will immediately try to contact you. If your child needs to be transported to the hospital, a school staff member will accompany your child if you have not arrived at the school. Please be certain we have accurate, up-to-date emergency numbers on file with the office.

Say Ahhh…

Every school is assigned a nurse who is part of the staff at the Wake County Health Department. Our nurse comes to our school once each week and is also on call to use at various times through the Health Department.

Vision and hearing screenings are done periodically throughout the year by classroom teachers and assistants. Problems are referred to the school nurse for additional screening. Parents will be contacted by the nurse if professional evaluation is warranted.