Alma Schrader School Nurse

Theresa Ladd, RN

The Health Services Department provides:

*First Aid*

*Health Maintenance*

*Medication Administration*

*Prescribed Nursing Treatments*

*Health Screenings* 

A school nurse is available to the children when accidents occur or when they become ill during the day. 

 Please notify the school of any medical problems that your child may have. 

 If your child has sustained a severe injury or suspected contagious disease (fever, vomiting/diarrhea, drainage from eyes, etc.); the child should remain at home for a reasonable amount of time to promote healing and public health.

Parents are encouraged to make doctor and dental appointments outside of the school day.

Head lice policy:  Cape Girardeau Public Schools has a "nit free" policy.  Students infested with nit, eggs or lice must be excluded from school.

Immunizations:  Missouri State Law requires all students to have proper   immunizations-including the month, date and year before they can attend school.  Medical or religious exemptions are acceptable with proper documentation.

Medications:  Medications may not be given without written consent and instruction from the parent or legal guardian.  All medications must be in the original containers, registered, stored and dispensed in the Nurse's office.

Screening:  Vision screenings are given by the school nurse annually for students in grades K, 1, and 3, for newly enrolled and referred students.  Scoliosis screening period is for grades 4.

Beginning 7/1/08, every child enrolling in a public school kindergarten and new enrollees in first grade must receive a comprehensive eye exam from a state-licensed optometrist or physician. By 1/1/09, the parent or guardian must provide the school with a proof of the required vision exam; having had the physician complete the Missouri Examination Form for School. If you do not wish to participate in this program; please notify the district by filling out the Non-participation Form. The cost of the exam or any follow-up exams are the responsibility of the parent and or guardian.

Practice Good Hygiene to Prevent Illness