Crescent School District

A.First Aid / Illness

We are able to offer only minimal first aid treatment (Band-Aids & ice packs only.) We attempt to contact the parent only if we consider an illness or an injury to be serious or contagious. If parents are going to be out of town, we would appreciate a note or phone call telling us who we can contact in case of an emergency.

B.Medication at School

Parent and Health Professional authorization forms are available in the school office and must be returned to the school office prior to school staff administering any medication to your child. Parents must bring all medication to the school office to be logged in. Medication is not to be sent with your child.

If a student must receive any medication during the school day, the school district is required to have on file written authorization from both the child’s parent and health professional. We define medication as ALL drugs, whether prescription or over-the-counter. Requests for administration of oral medication are valid only for the medication and dates listed on the form and in no case shall the request exceed one school year. Students may bring cough drops to class for their own use only with a note from the parent to allow this. All medication must be provided in the original container. Prescription medication labels must include the student’s name, physician’s name, the drug name and dosage. The school district may discontinue the administration of the medication with advance written or oral notification.

Authorization of Medication at School Form and Procedure

• Medication at School
• 3416P Medication at School Procedure

C.Life-Threatening Conditions at School

The principal and nurse plan a program of first aid care for students. If your student is injured or too ill to remain at school, he or she will be sent home only after the school has contacted you or the emergency contact person on the enrollment form when you are unavailable. If no one is available, the student will remain at school. If immediate care is needed, school personnel will act as a in place of a parent and seek appropriate care.

Washington State law (RCW 28A.210.320) requires that students with life-threatening health conditions — such as severe allergies, asthma, seizures, or diabetes — have a medication or treatment order from a licensed healthcare provider and a health care plan in place before they may attend school. These measures are essential to ensure the student's safety and health during the school day.

If documents are not provided, the chief administrator of the school is legally required to exclude the child until they are received. This requirement applies to students with a life-threatening condition, whether new or currently enrolled Our exclusion procedures are in accordance with the rules (WACs) of the State Board of Education. Please reference board policy 3413 Student Immunication and Life-Threatening Health Conditions at https://crescentschooldistrict.org/policies-and-procedures

It is vital to your child’s safety during the school day that if your child has a life-threatening health condition that may require medical services to be performed at school, you immediately notify your school principal or school nurse. The necessary forms will be provided and a time will be arranged for you to meet with the school nurse.

D.Immunization Schedule

In order to protect children against certain vaccine-preventable diseases, Washington State Law (WAC 246-105) requires that all new students to the district have medically verified immunization records on file at the school they attend BEFORE OR ON THE FIRST DAY OF ATTENDANCE. Parents must complete and sign a state Certificate of Immunization Status. A parent who objects to immunizations for religious or philosophical reasons must sign a certificate of exemption which requires a signature by your healthcare provider. In the event of an outbreak of vaccine preventable disease for which your child is exempted, your child will be excluded from school for the duration of the outbreak. Physician documentation of measles disease will no longer fulfill the measles requirement.

Required immunizations per the Washington State Department of Health can be found at  DOH Immunization Schedule.    

E.HIV/AIDS Education

In accordance with RCW 28A.230.070, students in Washington State must receive HIV prevention education at least once each school year, beginning no later than fifth grade. At least 30 days prior to instruction, each school district must provide parents and guardians the opportunity to review the HIV prevention curriculum and instructional materials. To review the materials in grades 5-12, contact your student’s science teacher, or reach out to the principal to schedule a time for review

F.Insurance

Student insurance is available upon request for kindergarten through high school. Full information is available in the office.

or students who need modifications made to their child's meal, please complete the attached form.

• Request For Special Dietary Accommodations