Health & Wellness

At Oakridge, we serve the health and wellness needs of the entire school community – students, families, faculty, and staff. We are proud to offer a comprehensive school health and wellness program that addresses the physical, psychological, social, and emotional dimensions of health.

Health & Wellness Team

Interprofessional collaboration between the School Nurse & Athletic Trainers allows our team to better impact the overall health of the school community. We work together to coordinate health care and provide wellness services. This model improves health outcomes by efficiently meeting the needs of the student body. For us, optimal health and academic success are synergistic goals.

School Nurse
Athletic Trainers

School Nurse

As the administrator of health services and advocate for health rights of children, the School Nurse evaluates and manages students’ health concerns. The School Nurse also provides services including state-mandated screenings, first aid, emergency care, and emotional support. All duties are performed in a manner that is consistent with professional standards, as well as state and local statutes.

A School Nurse supports student success by providing health care through assessment, intervention, and follow-up for all children within the school setting. School Nurses also address the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students and support their achievement in the learning process. The primary role of the School Nurse is to support student learning by focusing on the overall wellness of each student.

Athletic Trainers

Nurse Kim's Corner

Cold & Flu Season

Diseases & Health Conditions

When to Keep Your Child Home From School

In order to be able to control communicable diseases in school, it is important to keep your child home when sick. This not only benefits your child but other children and staff at school. Use the guidelines listed below should your child become sick, and do not hesitate to seek the advice of your healthcare provider.

Check your child every morning before sending him/her to school for any of the following influenza-like symptoms. If you are unsure of any symptoms, contact your school nurse for further guidance before sending your child to school.

Fever of 100.4° F or more
Headaches
Sore Throat
Chills
Cough
Tiredness
Achy Body
Vomiting and/or Diarrhea

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY CHILD HAS ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS?

If your child has any of these symptoms when it is time for school, it is best that he/she stay home.

Students who have vomited may not return to school until he/she has been emesis free for 24 hours.

Students who have diarrhea may not return to school until he/she has been diarrhea free for 24 hours.

Returning to Campus Protocol

WHEN MAY MY CHILD RETURN TO SCHOOL AFTER AN ILLNESS?
Generally, your child may return to school when he/she is symptom free of an illness. However, there may be times when it is necessary for your child to see your health care provider before returning to school.

NOTE: If your child has BOTH a fever of 100.4° F or more AND a sore throat or cough, it may be the flu or strep throat. Report these symptoms immediately to your healthcare provider and school.

Any student who had an illness (including, but not limited to flu, strep throat, pink eye, sinus infection, etc.) may return to school after:

Students with a temperature of 100.4°F or greater may return to school once he/she has been fever free for 24 hours.
Students who have vomited at home or school may return to school once he/she has been emesis free for 24 hours.
Students who have diarrhea may return to school once he/she has been diarrhea free for 24 hours.

Immunization Requirements

Over the Counter & Prescription Medications

Over-the-counter medication will only be distributed to students when the School Nurse deems appropriate. Students seeking daily dosage of any over-the-counter medications should consult their physician. Please make sure you’ve completed a Consent to Administer Medication form on Magnus Health if you wish for any OTC medication to be administered to your child.

In order for any prescription medication to be administered at school, it must be from a container that appears to be the original container and be properly labeled. Please make sure you’ve completed a Prescription Medication form on Magnus Health if you wish for any prescription medication to be administered to your child.

Magnus Health

Online Student Medical Records

We are excited to continue the use of Magnus Health to collect and store your child’s health and medical information for the upcoming school year.

Please complete the required heath information within your Magnus Health SMR for each child attending The Oakridge School. Timely submission of health information and other forms is vital so that preparations can be made prior to the first day of school.

Maintaining the security and privacy of your child’s personal information is important to us. We limit access to personal information about your child to Oakridge faculty and staff who we believe reasonably need this information to ensure the health and well-being of your child. Magnus Health is also committed to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and security of personal information received from all users. They adhere to HIPPA, FERPA, and PCI related standards of privacy and security.

Click on the direct link below to login to your Magnus Account:

Magnus Health Website

Your username and password are the same as those used for My Backpack and the Parent Portal.

Support Center

New Student & Re-enrollment Letter

Wellness Services for Students

Our students’ emotional, physical and social health and well-being are a top priority. The wellness services we provide teach students about important health topics and respond to our students’ health concerns.

Wellness Services Include:

Physical education classes
Wellness speakers
Counselors: We provide access to counseling to help address students’ questions, concerns and conflicts

We are diligently monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and working to keep our community safe. Click below to learn more about our school's COVID-19 Response.

Covid-19 response

Meet Our Team

Just visit the Apple or Google Play store and download the brand-new app entitled “Magnus Health” when you’re ready!