Health Forms & Information

Health Information for St. Michael Catholic School

• Welcome to the Health Office!
  
  

  My name is Kim Ryan and I am in the health office from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm M-Thursday's and 9:00 am to 1:30 pm on Friday's.

  Please call 497-3887 extension 516 with any questions or concerns.    

• Ill Students:   Parents and students are frequently unsure about when a student should stay home from school due to an illness. The following is a guide to assist you with your decision. 
  
• If your child is home ill, please call the school at (763) 497-3887. Please provide the child’s name, grade, teacher and detailed symptoms of the illness. Communicable illness such as strep throat, influenza like illness, and pink eye are tracked throughout the school.  A more detailed guide entitled “Common Childhood Illness” is available for you to view on this web site.

              - A fever of 100.0 degrees F or higher. The student should stay home for 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal without fever reducing medication (like Tylenol or Ibuprofen).
              - Vomiting or diarrhea: The student should stay home for 24 hours after the last episode.
              - Rash that is associated with fever or behavior change should be evaluated by a physician.

              - Strep throat: Please consult with your physician. If your child has been diagnosed with strep throat, he/she cannot return to school until at least 24 hours after treatment has been initiated. If your child has a negative quick strep test, it is recommended that you keep him/her home until you receive the results of the 24 hour culture. 

• Injury or illness during the school day:   When a student becomes injured or ill during the school day, an attempt is made to contact the parents. If the parent is unavailable, the secondary contact will be notified. Please keep phone numbers up to date and notify the school office and health office of any changes. Your child will be requested to return home if they have any fever greater than 100.0 F, vomiting/diarrhea, and or any other significant change in their health status.
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• Vision and hearing screening:    Are complete!  Initial screening was done Oct 5th, 2009 and the re-screen evaluations were done Jan. 7th, 2010.  If you have any questions regarding your child's results please call the health office.  If you decline any hearing or vision screening for your child please notify the nurse.  Vision and hearing screening are done every fall for grades K- 5. If there are specific concerns for your child, you will receive a letter or phone call from the health office. This will inform you of the results of the screening, and suggest further evaluation.  If at any time if you would like to request an extra individual screening done for your student please notify the health office; I would be happy to assist you with your concerns!

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• Medications at school:   Administration of medication during the school day shall be by the school secretary, health aide or school nurse and in a manner consistent with the instructions on the label and authorization form.  Students requiring medication during the school day must have written authorization. 

• Immunizations:

  Information regarding immunizations is available on this web site called "Are your kid's ready for school".  We may request some immunizations to be done if they are not completed for the school year.  There may be some immunizations that your student may need prior to going to the next grade.  Please call if you have questions.  You have the right to decline immunizations, a form can be filled out by your clinic if you request to do so.  We can contact your clinic if you are unable to supply us a copy of your child's immunization record with your permission.

• Common Childhood Illness Document
  

  A detailed nine page guide on common childhood illness which includes symptoms, incubation, mode of transmission, communicability, and school action.Common Childhood Illness
  
  

• Immunization Information
  

  Information from the Minnesota Department of Health regarding required immunizations.
  
  

• Form for immunizations
  

  Immunization form and record.Pupil Immunization Record
  
  

• Medication authorization form
  

  Please fill out this form if your child needs medication during the school day.Medication Authorization Form
  
  

• History and Physical Exam Form
  

  This form is a history and physical exam for the physician to fill out for children entering kindergarten. History & Physical Examination- Kindergarten Form
  
  

• Absent Parent Form
  

  Please fill this form out if parents are out of town and your child/children will be in the care of others.  Notification of Parent Absence Form
  
  

• Health Information Form
  
  Form to complete at the beginning of the school year which includes health information and secondary contact information.Medical Information Form