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SERVICES

SERVICES

SERVICES

The general school nurse provides the following additional services:

  • Vision screening - Grades Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1, 3, 5, and 7.
  • Hearing screening - Same as vision.
  • Screening of any communicable diseases and vaccination programs. Anytime a child is found to have what appears to be a problem in these areas, the students are rechecked, and parents are notified by letters or phone calls.  They are given an opportunity to seek private care.  The nurse can assist with local organizations to help those who cannot afford private care.  The nurses will follow up the referral to determine if the recommended care has been provided.
  • School nurses conduct conferences in matters which affect performance with parent, student, teacher, and other health resource persons as needed or requested.
  • American Pediatric Periodicity Screenings schedules are performed annually in accordance with state statutes.
  • Dental health education is provided to first graders utilizing the volunteer services of local dentists.

HEALTH EDUCATION AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE PREVENTION

The St. Mary Parish School Board, in accordance with statutory requirements, shall require all students in grades 7 through 12, except those who’s religious and/or personal beliefs conflict herewith, to be given instruction in health education including health promotion and sexually transmitted disease prevention according to Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) approved Grade Level Expectations. 

 

The health and physical education teacher shall provide health promotion and sexually transmitted disease prevention instruction as a part of the regular physical education program. The school principal in conjunction with the school counselor and school nurse shall develop a schedule for the instruction to exclude sixth graders and dents whose parents opt out of the instruction. Parents may request an Opt-Out letter from their child’s school counselor or P.E. teacher.

 

BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION

The St. Mary Parish School Board, in accordance with statutory requirements, shall require all female students in grades seven through twelve, except those whose religious beliefs conflict herewith, to be given instruction in the proper procedures for breast self-examination and the need for an annual Pap test for cervical cancer. 

 

The school nurse shall provide this instruction once every two (2) years as a part of the regular physical education program. The school nurse shall work with the principal to develop a schedule for the instruction.

 

A written statement from the parent or guardian stating there is a conflict with religious beliefs and/or personal beliefs shall be filed with the principal of the school and shared with the school counselor to excuse a student from receiving this instruction. 

 

PREGNANCY

It shall be the responsibility of the pregnant student to furnish the nurse with a written statement from her physician containing the following information:

  • The fact that a student is pregnant and the expected date of delivery.
  • The length of time she may attend regular classes.
  • Specific recommendations for participating in all school activities.
  • Recommendations regarding transportation for students to and from school on buses.
  • The student will provide the necessary paperwork for homebound instruction before the date of confinement.         
  • Students may legally withdraw from school at any time a request is made from a student or parent.

 

FIRST AID POLICY

  • The principal or other personnel shall be responsible for administering first aid.  Parents and/or family physicians shall be notified immediately when illness or injury appears to be serious in nature.
  • In case of serious illness or injury when parents are unable to be located, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will be activated by calling 911 for transport with Acadian Ambulance and the financial cost will be assumed by the parents.