Shafer Elementary Student Handbook - Campuses - Katy ISD

Volunteers and Katy ISD employees shall follow the same
procedures as other parents/guardians when requesting to observe
in their child’s classroom.
Clinic:
Students who demonstrate signs and symptoms of illness or a
possible communicable disease will be referred to the school clinic
for further assessment. Those students with an elevated
temperature of 100.4 degrees or above or those who vomit or have
diarrhea must be isolated and sent home. The student must be
fever-free without fever reducing medication for 24 hours before
he/she can be allowed back in school. Those excluded due to
vomiting or diarrhea must also be free of symptoms without the use
of preventative medications before being allowed back in school per
FFAD (REGULATION).
It is very important to let the school know of any changes in work,
home or cell phone numbers so parents can be contacted in case of
an emergency. In addition to notifying the teacher, please send a
note to the attendance clerk in the front office so the change can be
made on the school records used by the nurse.
Immunizations:
A student must be fully immunized against certain diseases or must
present a certificate or statement that, for medical reasons or
reasons of conscience, including a religious belief, the student will
not be immunized. Please see the school nurse and district website
for information regarding immunizations and documentation
requirements.
Medication Policy: Reference Board Policy FAC (LEGAL),
(LOCAL)
All medications, prescription and nonprescription including cough
drops, brought to the school must be taken to the school clinic
immediately upon arrival. Students may transport prescription/
nonprescription medication to and from school as long as the
medication is not a controlled substance. Students may not be in
possession of any prescription or nonprescription drug on school
grounds during school hours unless officially authorized by the
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