Students Returning After A Health Event

*(Includes surgery, hospitalization (medical/behavioral), wheelchair, casts or orthopedic devices) 

Health Services strives to provide a safe environment, including injury risk reduction for students. Cases are handled on an individual basis depending on the type of injury, age and maturity of the student. 

• Parents are advised to contact the school Health Office in advance if their child has a condition that will affect mobility, the ability to navigate the school campus safely or require additional health office assistance.
• The nurse is the primary contact for coordinating care with the principal, school personnel, student, and parents.
• The Health Assistant at the elementary school will contact the Health Service Facilitator or nurse for all student health concerns.
• Students unable to bear weight require written medical clearance. The clearance should include:
  • diagnosis
  • prognosis and restrictions
  • precautions and weight bearing status
  • P.E. participation
  • If an accommodation is required, i.e. elevation of extremity, rest periods 
  • Maximum weight to be carried by student regarding books or backpack
  • Recess time
  • Endurance limitations
• Safety issues the school needs to address with parental input before re-entry to school. 
  • Mode of transportation to and from school with consideration for crutches/wheelchair
  • Environmental obstacles (steps, ramps, hallways, etc.)
  • Assistance at the cafeteria
  • Assistance with books/book bag
  • Access to classrooms and other areas on campus
  • Safety checks for wheelchairs (brakes, seatbelt, footrest, elevating leg rests, anti-tippers)
  • Assistance with bathroom needs
• Students are not permitted to transport other students in their wheelchair while on campus.