Health Monitoring • Health Services • PE Excuses and Modifications • Medications in School • Health News

Forms:(in pdf) IHSA Sports Physical • Illinois Dept. of Health School Physical • Modified PE • Medications in School

Health Monitoring

The Health Office strives to help every student overcome any medical or physical obstacle that compromises his or her academic success at Wheaton North. Towards that goal, chronic illnesses, hospitalizations, attendance, and injuries are monitored. Medications taken at school may be evaluated for effectiveness. Communication between student, parent, and school staff is encouraged. The school nurse will work with students and parents to minimize school absences. Students who are not able to attend school for over one week due to a medical concern or have excused absences for more than 10% of the attendance days will be contacted. The school nurse may request an updated school physical to document any significant changes in health. Illinois Department of Health School Physical form (pdf format) is available. All sports physicals are handled through the Athletic Department. IHSA Sport Physical form is available.

Health Services

The Health Office assists students with immediate health problems and encourages them to develop good health habits. The school nurses work closely with all members of the student personal service team, which includes counselors, psychologists, deans, and social workers.

A student may be sent to the health office on a teacher's pass in case of sudden illness or injury. If the nurse decides the student is to be sent home, a parent, or another authorized emergency contact must arrange transportation. Students leaving school because of illness or personal emergencies must check out through the health office or they will receive an unexcused absence. A parent's request to excuse the absence after the student leaves during the school day can not be honored. Please make sure the school is aware of any emergency phone number changes throughout the school year.

A student who is ill and absent from school due to a communicable disease must see the nurse before returning to classes. Some communicable diseases require a doctor's release when the student returns to school.

PE Excuses and Modifications

All students are required to participate in physical education classes unless there is medical documentation provided by a physician stating otherwise. A parent's note is accepted if a student is out of physical education for three days or less. If a student is unable to participate in physical education classes for more than three days a medical excuse from a physician stating the nature and time limitation of the condition is required. All efforts will be made to provide modified physical education when recommended. A Modified PE form is available.

Medications in School

Prescription and non-prescription medications will be given according to the District 200 Medication Policy. This policy states that students are not allowed to carry any medication during the school day unless previously approved by the school nurse. The Health Office staff will administer only medications necessary to maintain the student during school hours, with signed authorization from the student's physician and parent. Medication must be brought to the Health Office by a parent or guardian in the original, appropriately labeled pharmaceutical container. Medication authorization must be renewed annually and whenever there is a change in the prescription. An Administration of Medication in School form is available.

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