Clinic
Clinic Information
Parents, please note that all Clinic Cards and Health Management Plans must be completed and updated yearly. The forms are available by request from the school clinic.
What if...
...my child is sick today?
Fever
Children with a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher should stay at home until there is no fever for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications. If your child returns to school with a fever, he/she could still be contagious.
Persistent Cough
If your child’s cough is worse than you would expect with a cold, keep your child home from school. If he/she suddenly develops a cough, has a hard time breathing, or has a fever, call your child’s doctor.
Pinkeye/Conjunctivitis
If your child has red eye(s) with drainage that is cloudy or yellow, crusting, and/or pain, call your child’s doctor. If child has bacterial conjunctivitis, he/she may return after beginning treatment.
COVID-19
Notify the school immediately if your child has tested positive or has been in contact with someone who has COVID-19. Follow the school’s return guidance for COVID-19.
Sore Throat
If your child has a severe sore throat or a sore throat with a fever, headache, or stomachache, keep your child home and call your child’s doctor.
Scabies
Your child should stay home for 24 hours after treatment. Scabies is a contagious disease caused by a mite. Itching and a rash will be noted.
Vomiting
Any child who has vomited twice in 24 hours should stay home. Your child may return to school after 24 hours of NO vomiting or fever.
Pain
(ear, head, stomach) If pain disrupts your child’s participation in regular activities or is accompanied by fever, nausea/vomiting, or sore throat, keep child home and call your child’s doctor.
Head Lice
Keep your child home and treat, making sure all live lice are eliminated. Nit removal will need to be done daily. Contact your school for more information.
**Child cannot return to school with live lice.
Diarrhea
One event of watery diarrhea is reason for your child to stay home from school. Your child may return after 24 hours of NO diarrhea. Call your child’s doctor if fever, rash, dehydration, or weakness are present.
Chickenpox
Your child should stay at home until all bumps are scabbed and no new bumps have shown up for two days.
**Most children have received the vaccine for chickenpox (Varicella vaccine)
Impetigo
If your child has impetigo (red, oozing blister areas with yellow-gold scabs on the body or face), he/she should stay home until doctor says it’s OK for child to return.
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When there is doubt in your mind about sending your child to school, consult your child’s doctor.
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Make sure that your child’s school knows how to reach you during the day. Remember to update your phone contact numbers throughout the school year.
...my child takes medication?
For the safety of all students at our school, the following guidelines should be followed when requesting administration of medications at school:
- Only those medications required during school hours should be administered at school. Please check with your physician regarding the need for medications to be administered during school hours.
- All medications, both prescription and over-the-counter must be accompanied by a completed Administration of Medication Request form (available by request from the school clinic) and brought to the school clinic by an adult. Students may not transport medications to school.
- All medications must be in an original child-proof container. Prescription medications must be in their labeled prescription bottle. School staff will only administer medication according to the directions on the label.
- Any medications remaining at the end of the school year must be picked up or school staff will dispose of them.
- Students may only carry medications as prescribed by law with the required documentation. Please contact Ms. Smith via email, or call in and talk to her, if your child needs to carry emergency medications with them.
Hours & Links
Clinic Hours
Monday - Friday
8:15 a.m. - 4:15 a.m.
(when school is in session)
GCPS Medical Forms are available by request from the school clinic.
Area Medical Providers