Student Health and Safety

 In preparation for the start of 2023-2024, please take time now to complete your student's Back-to-School packet.

To complete our online back-to-school information, please go to your Family Portal through your existing login. 

Log into your Family Portal (www.maclay.org/Grades).  On the left-hand menu, select Apply/Enroll, then Enrollment/Reenrollment, then start Enrollment Packet. 

The person listed as ‘Enrollment Responsible” must complete the forms for each child.  You will be reviewing and updated Clinic Form, Medical Information, Emergency Contact, household information, permission slip, TruBru charge authorization, and other important information.

The enrollment packet is required for every student and must be completed by the first day of school.

The online process should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your information will be saved if you need to stop and come back later.

Please be sure to click "review and submit" to finalize the process.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 850-893-2138 or health@maclay.org.

Permission for Administration of Medication

Individualized Seizure Action Plan

Individualized Student Allergy Action/Care Plan

Sick policy for the school year 2023-24, students and faculty must stay home at least 1 day (24 hours) have passed since resolution of any of the following symptoms- *subject to change with evolving COVID-19 research.  Recommendation to consult with a primary care provider for diagnosis and consideration for COVID-19 testing.

• Fever >= 100.0 or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache (*unless history of migraine diagnosis)
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose (*unless previously known allergies to school- no new allergy diagnosis)
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

If your child tests positive for COVID, please keep your child at home for at least five days – students may return once symptoms are improving and are fever free for at least 24 hours without fever-reducing medications. Please contact your child's pediatrician regarding return to school if symptoms of flu or COVID persist greater than five days.

Fever >= 100.0 F degrees.  To return to school student must be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of anti-fever medications such as Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin). Ex. Fever of 100.6 F on Monday at 0800, acetaminophen given at 0805, temperature at 1200 is 99.5 F and does not receive any additional doses of medication and temperature remains below 100.0 F, student can return on Tuesday after 1200 or Wednesday Morning. For more information on fevers, visit https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/fever.html

Vomiting or Diarrhea in last 24 hours. If stool contain blood or mucous student can return after a minimum of 24 hours of last episode and once cleared by their physician.

Flu- Individuals suspected (physician still treating if test negative) or confirmed flu, should stay home from work at least 4-5 days after the onset of symptoms. Persons with the flu are most contagious during the first 3 days of their illness. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/business/stay-home-when-sick.htm

Undiagnosed, new, or untreated rash or skin condition. (i.e. generalized hives, wounds with purulent drainage.). Return when resolved or 24 hours on treatment plan.

Strep Throat- Students can return 24 hours after treatment has been initiated and when the child has been without fever for 24 hours.

https://www.cdc.gov/groupastrep/diseases-public/strep-throat.html

"PINKEYE" or conjunctivitis.  White or yellow eye discharge, matted eyelids, and redness of eyelids or skin surrounding the eye. Students can return 24 hours after treatment has been initiated, when eyes are clear, or with physician permission.

Pain. If your child has a mild ache but is otherwise acting okay sending them to school is okay. Anything more than mild pain is always something you want to keep an eye on. Keep them home and call your doctor instead.

Chickenpox- Students should stay home until the sixth day after onset of rash or when all lesions have dried and crusted.

Green, Brown, or Bloody Sinus Drainage- especially when the child is unable to keep their nose wiped clean and their hands washed.  Consult a physician for treatment recommendations.

Impetigo- Students can return 24 hours after initiation of treatment.                 

Ringworm- Students with ringworm-can return once treatment has been initiated.

*Specific care plans based on diagnosis can be made on a case by case basis with the Maclay Student Health Center to guide when student/faculty can safely return to school. 

Please remember to stay home if sick and practice hand hygiene often.

It is the [osition of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) that the management of head lice in the school setting should not disrupt the educational process. https://www.nasn.org/advocacy/professional-practice-documents/position-statements/ps-head-lice   For Tips for management of Lice can be found at the following link- https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/head-lice.html.