Highland Pines Student Handbook - Tuscola Intermediate School ...

school who does not meet the State’s required immunizations will have 30 days to do so. If shots are notup-to-date in 30 days, your child will not be able to attend school. A complete physical prior to startingschool is highly recommended.Illness & Absences - Although regular attendance is important for each student to reach their potential,there are times when illness interferes. Many of our students are more susceptible to illness than theaverage child would be. Please be watchful for symptoms of communicable diseases such as: red,watery eyes, flushed face, swollen glands, colds, fever, vomiting, or diarrhea and keep your child homeif he/she gives any indication of being ill. Our school nurse checks the students on a daily basis. It isour school policy that if your child has a fever, before they return to school, they are fever-free for a 24hour period without medication. Any child showing symptoms of a communicable disease will beremoved from the classroom. Parents will be notified and expected to take their child home.Parents are requested to notify the school if their child is going to be absent. Please notify the nursingoffice. It is important to let us know the reason your child is absent. In the event of an extended absencedue to illness/absence, please send a doctor's note with your child upon returning to school outliningtreatment your child received.In the event of an extended absence and if no contact with the school has been made, the following willoccur:1. After the student's third consecutive day absent, the teacher will make a phone call anddocument reason for absence.2. After a student's fifth consecutive day absent, the teacher will notify the nurse. The nurse willcontact the parents and document reason for absence.3. After a student's tenth consecutive day absent, the principal will contact the student's familyand do a follow up letter.4. If the problem continues, the truancy officer may be asked to investigate.Medication - Please notify the school nurse of any medication your child is taking. Whenever possible,medications should be scheduled around school hours. If your child must take medication during schoolhours, you will need to sign a permission form and supply the school with a Doctor’s Order and acurrent properly labeled pharmaceutical container.All medicine must be sent to school in a properly labeled container with the following information:Student’s NameName of the DrugThe Dosage & Time It Is to Be AdministeredName of the Doctor Prescribing ItCurrent DateMost pharmacies will give you an extra bottle for school use. You may bring the medicine in to schoolor send it with the bus driver. Students are not allowed to carry medications or have them in their bookbags for obvious safety reasons. Also, it is convenient if you could send enough medicine for one monthat a time.Grooming - Good personal hygiene and proper clothing are a necessary part of maintaining goodhealth. We encourage you to assist and/or supervise your child in regular bathing and hair washing (atleast every other day). Clothes should be clean, neat, and appropriate for the weather. Heavy coats, hats,mittens/gloves, and/or boots must be worn in the winter months.Dress Code - Clothing, which contains offensive language/messages or gestures, is sexually suggestivein wording or sketches, or advertises or advocates illegal practice (drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or firearms) isnot allowed.Sagging jeans, shorts, or oversized clothing are not allowed.9