Health & Wellness

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.

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Oakridge Community Cold & Flu Season Letter

Diseases & Conditions for Children Ages 4-11.

Diseases & Conditions for Teens Ages 12-19.

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

NOTE: If your child has BOTH a fever of 100° 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 to your child's school.

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.

Any staff or student who had an illness (including, but not limited to strep throat, pink eye, a sinus infection, etc.) with a temperature above 100°F may return to school after:
• 3 days with no fever without the use of fever-reducing medication
AND
• Resolution of symptoms of other illness
OR
• 24 hours with no fever without the use of fever-reducing medication
AND
• A note from a physician stating the individual may return to school

2020 - 2021 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Child-Care and Pre-K Facilities

2020 - 2021 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Students Grades K - 12

Conscientious Exemption Affidavit Information

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 New Student Letter

Magnus Re-enrollment Letter

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Getting Started Video Tutorial: 

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