Health Services

Health Services ensure that schools have the resources and systems in place to support student's health needs so they can fully access their education. Health Services in schools may include:

Emergency care plans for students with life-threatening conditions, such as severe allergies, asthma, cardiac conditions, diabetes, and seizures.
Individual health plans for students requiring nursing-directed care.
Student health assessments as requested by school staff, administrators, teachers, or parent/guardian.
Monitoring of student immunization compliance.
Hearing and Vision screening.
Parent/Guardian communication as needed.
In emergency situations, 911 will be called.

When to Keep Your Student Home from School

Students with a fever of 100° F or higher should stay home for at least 24 hours and not attend school until fever-free for 24 hours, without fever-reducing medications
Students with a cough or sore throat, especially with a fever, should stay home from school until at least 24 hours after flu-like symptoms have resolved
Vomiting or diarrhea, until symptom free for 24 hours
Pink eye, with or without drainage, until treated
Body rash

Student Health Issues

Please report any health issue your student has that could impact safety and learning at school. We ask that families fill out a Student Health Record | Español each year for each child.

Medication at School

Students who must take medication (prescription or over-the counter) or have rescue medications at school because of a life-threatening condition, must have a completed Medication Authorization Form | Español signed by a licensed health care provider and on file with the school.

Over-the-Counter Medication

Students in grades 6-12 (only) may carry a one-day supply of over the counter (OTC) medication (such as Ibuprofen or Tums) for their own use with appropriate authorization from the parent/guardian and school. The OTC Self-Carry Agreement must be submitted each school year.

Immunizations

Washington State Law requires that all students and school-aged children (K-12) in before and after school activities must meet the immunization requirements for their grade in school. Immunizations against the following communicable diseases are required: Chickenpox (Varicella), Diphtheria, German Measles (Rubella), Haemophilus influenzae (Hib), Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Pneumoccal disease, Polio, Tetanus, and Whooping Cough (Pertussis).

All students must have a signed Certification of Immunization Status (CIS) form to attend school. The CIS form is available at your student's school or this link and stays with a student's records.

Washington offers vaccines at no cost for children birth to age 18 through the Childhood Vaccine Program. Participating providers may charge an office visit fee to give the vaccine. If you can’t afford this fee, you can ask to have it waived. Find providers using the Childhood Vaccine Program map.

For more information on immunizations, contact your student's health care provider, or visit Washington State Department of Health or U. S. Centers for Disease Control.

Sports Physicals

Students in grades 6-12 participating in school sports must provide a current sports physical (minimum of every two years). This Sports Physical Packet should be presented to the health care provider, and the last page must be completed, signed, and uploaded to Final Forms as part of the sports registration process. If you need assistance obtaining a sports physical, contact the CarePoint Clinic. If you have questions about sports registration, contact your student's school.

RSD Health Services Forms