FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES INFORMATION
All students entering or attending Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Fayette County School System are required to have a valid Georgia Certificate of Immunization (3231 form) and a Georgia Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition (3300 form).
Georgia Certificate of Immunization (Form 3231)
All students entering or attending Grades Pre-KG through 12th grade in the Fayette County School System are required to have a complete Georgia Certificate of Immunization (Form 3231) in accordance with Georgia Law, OCGA 20-2-771. All students must be immunized against disease as specified by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, or have medical or religious exemption on file at school. Immunization information and flyers for Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, "New Entrants", and 7th Grade students are available on the (FCBOE) website.
Georgia Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental and Nutrition (Form 3300)
All students entering or attending Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Fayette County School System are required to have a valid Georgia Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition. Screenings reported on the Certificate must have been conducted within one year prior to the time that the child is admitted for the first time to a public school. Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition Screenings may be conducted by a physician with an active Georgia license, by persons working under the supervision of a physician with an active Georgia license, by the local health department or by a school registered nurse. Vision Screenings also may be conducted by an optometrist with an active Georgia license, or by an employee of Prevent Blindness Georgia trained in vision screening. Hearing Screenings also may be conducted by a dentist with an active Georgia license, or by a dental hygienist with an active Georgia license. Nutrition Screenings also may be conducted by a dietician with an active Georgia license.
Georgia Certificate of Immunization (Form 3231)
All students entering or attending Grades Pre-KG through 12th grade in the Fayette County School System are required to have a complete Georgia Certificate of Immunization (Form 3231) in accordance with Georgia Law, OCGA 20-2-771. All students must be immunized against disease as specified by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, or have medical or religious exemption on file at school. Immunization information and flyers for Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, "New Entrants", and 7th Grade students are available on the (FCBOE) website.
Georgia Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental and Nutrition (Form 3300)
All students entering or attending Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Fayette County School System are required to have a valid Georgia Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition. Screenings reported on the Certificate must have been conducted within one year prior to the time that the child is admitted for the first time to a public school. Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition Screenings may be conducted by a physician with an active Georgia license, by persons working under the supervision of a physician with an active Georgia license, by the local health department or by a school registered nurse. Vision Screenings also may be conducted by an optometrist with an active Georgia license, or by an employee of Prevent Blindness Georgia trained in vision screening. Hearing Screenings also may be conducted by a dentist with an active Georgia license, or by a dental hygienist with an active Georgia license. Nutrition Screenings also may be conducted by a dietician with an active Georgia license.
SCHOOL MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
The Fayette County School’s Medication Policy is available on the website e-Board under Policies and will be followed for all medications given at school.
The parent or legal guardian must complete and sign the School Medication Authorization for ALL medications given at school. For prescription, homeopathic or supplement medications, a duly-licensed, Georgia physician must also complete and sign the School Medication Authorization or Health Care Plan available on the website or from your school nurse.
A parent/legal guardian or other designated adult must bring all medication, accompanied by the School Medication Authorization or Health Care Plan, to the school clinic unless special permission given by the principal or school nurse.
All over-the-counter, prescription, homeopathic and supplement medications must be in their original containers with unexpired dates and labeled in English. Prescription medications must be clearly labeled with the physician’s name, medication’s name, strength, dosage, date, time for administration, and dispensing pharmacy. Parent/Guardian must provide over-the-counter medications to the clinic.
If your student has a life-threatening condition (i.e. asthma, diabetes, or severe allergy), permission may be granted to carry the medication (such as inhaler, glucose tablet, epinephrine injector, or internal Insulin pump) on his or her person from the student’s physician and parent/guardian on the School Medication Authorization or Health Care Plan.
Alcohol, aloe vera gel, antibiotic ointment, anti-itch lotion (i.e. Calamine lotion, Hydrocortisone cream), oral Benzocaine (i.e. Anbesol), Calcium Carbonate (i.e. Tums), lotion, peroxide, petroleum jelly (i.e. Vaseline), Saline eye drops, topical wound dressing (i.e. QR or Styptic Pencil), and throat lozenges/cough drops are routinely used in the school clinic unless instructed differently by the parent/guardian.
The Fayette County School’s Medication Policy is available on the website e-Board under Policies and will be followed for all medications given at school.
The parent or legal guardian must complete and sign the School Medication Authorization for ALL medications given at school. For prescription, homeopathic or supplement medications, a duly-licensed, Georgia physician must also complete and sign the School Medication Authorization or Health Care Plan available on the website or from your school nurse.
A parent/legal guardian or other designated adult must bring all medication, accompanied by the School Medication Authorization or Health Care Plan, to the school clinic unless special permission given by the principal or school nurse.
All over-the-counter, prescription, homeopathic and supplement medications must be in their original containers with unexpired dates and labeled in English. Prescription medications must be clearly labeled with the physician’s name, medication’s name, strength, dosage, date, time for administration, and dispensing pharmacy. Parent/Guardian must provide over-the-counter medications to the clinic.
If your student has a life-threatening condition (i.e. asthma, diabetes, or severe allergy), permission may be granted to carry the medication (such as inhaler, glucose tablet, epinephrine injector, or internal Insulin pump) on his or her person from the student’s physician and parent/guardian on the School Medication Authorization or Health Care Plan.
Alcohol, aloe vera gel, antibiotic ointment, anti-itch lotion (i.e. Calamine lotion, Hydrocortisone cream), oral Benzocaine (i.e. Anbesol), Calcium Carbonate (i.e. Tums), lotion, peroxide, petroleum jelly (i.e. Vaseline), Saline eye drops, topical wound dressing (i.e. QR or Styptic Pencil), and throat lozenges/cough drops are routinely used in the school clinic unless instructed differently by the parent/guardian.
HEALTH CARE PLANS
If your student has a severe allergy, asthma, diabetes, seizures or other chronic health condition which may require medication or special care during school hours, we recommend you and your healthcare provider complete and sign a Health Care Plan available on the (FCBOE) website or from your school nurse.
Working together, we can promote the health & well-being of your student and ensure they obtain the maximum education benefit while at school. Please contact your School Clinic if you have any questions or concerns.
If your student has a severe allergy, asthma, diabetes, seizures or other chronic health condition which may require medication or special care during school hours, we recommend you and your healthcare provider complete and sign a Health Care Plan available on the (FCBOE) website or from your school nurse.
Working together, we can promote the health & well-being of your student and ensure they obtain the maximum education benefit while at school. Please contact your School Clinic if you have any questions or concerns.
STUDENT ILLNESS/INJURY
The main reasons for keeping your student home from school are he/she is too sick to participate comfortably at school or might spread a contagious disease to other students. If your student has been diagnosed with a contagious disease, please contact the clinic so other student’s parents and school staff may be alerted of the symptoms.
Reasons Your Child will be Sent Home from School
(i.e. If your child goes home sick anytime during the school day on Monday, your child can not return to school until Wednesday.). When there is doubt in your mind about sending your student to school, consult your doctor. Your school nurse or principal may ask for a “Release to Return to School” from your doctor before returning to school. Please make sure that your student’s school knows how to reach you during the day.
The main reasons for keeping your student home from school are he/she is too sick to participate comfortably at school or might spread a contagious disease to other students. If your student has been diagnosed with a contagious disease, please contact the clinic so other student’s parents and school staff may be alerted of the symptoms.
Reasons Your Child will be Sent Home from School
- Fever >100.4 degrees F or 38 degrees Celsius*
Student should stay home until there is NO FEVER for 24 hours WITHOUT MEDICATION. Call your doctor if the fever is with pain, rash, weakness, vomiting or diarrhea.
(*Based on CDC Recommendations) - Vomiting or Diarrhea
Student should stay home with ONE event of vomiting or watery diarrhea. Call your doctor if vomiting or diarrhea continues or with fever, rash, or weakness. - Drainage from a wound, rash, eyes or nose
Student should stay home with drainage from a wound, rash, or eyes. Call your doctor for treatment. - Head Lice or Scabies
Student should stay home until after treatment is complete and no lice or nits. Contact the health department or your doctor for treatment. The student must be cleared by the Clinic to return to school. - Unexplained Rash
Student should stay home with an unexplained rash. Call your doctor for treatment.
(i.e. If your child goes home sick anytime during the school day on Monday, your child can not return to school until Wednesday.). When there is doubt in your mind about sending your student to school, consult your doctor. Your school nurse or principal may ask for a “Release to Return to School” from your doctor before returning to school. Please make sure that your student’s school knows how to reach you during the day.
Just Say No to GERMS!
Keeping your child home when they are sick
is a key factor in preventing the spread of germs.
is a key factor in preventing the spread of germs.
Please pack a change of clothes for your child in their backpack:
Pre-K and Kindergarten parents please pack an extra change of clothes in your child’s backpack for emergency changes. This may save you an unplanned trip to school!
Pre-K and Kindergarten parents please pack an extra change of clothes in your child’s backpack for emergency changes. This may save you an unplanned trip to school!
