Clinic

Screenings

· Vision & Hearing: Students in grades Pre-K (4 yrs and older), Kindergarten, 1^st, 3^rd and 5^th are screened in the first semester. New students in 2^nd and 4^th will be screened if they are transferring from outside of Texas. Parents may also request their student to be screened if they have any concerns with their child's hearing and/or vision. A referral will be sent home by the campus nurse if a student fails a screening.

· Type 2 Diabetes Screening: is completed for 3^rd grade students by the campus nurse. Acanthosis Nigricans (AN) is a skin marker related to high insulin levels and insulin resistance. It is believed that when higher than normal insulin levels are present in the blood, it can cause growth of darkened skin in certain areas of the body such as the neck, armpits or groin. These markings can help identify persons who run a risk of developing diabetes in the future. Students with an AN marker present will also have their BMI (body mass index) and blood pressure assessed. Parents will be notified by phone and/or a written referral letter which will summarize the results of these assessments and recommend a physician's evaluation.

· Spinal Screening: assess for an abnormal curvature of the spine. 5^th grade girls will be screened within the first semester of school. Early detection of a spinal problem can make treatment easier. The screening process will be further explained to parents prior to the scheduled screening.

Clothes

The clinic is always in need of extra clothes. If you have any gently used clothing that your child has out grown, please consider donating to the clinic. For sanitary purposes, we are asking that the underwear be new.

As always…

Every student should have a change of clothes (including underwear + socks) placed in a bag in the bottom of their backpack. This prevents the parent from being called to the school for a change of clothes. Clean clothing may be necessary for a food/drink mishap in the cafeteria, landing in mud/water on the playground, as well as for bathroom accidents.

Health & Nutrition

Eat Healthy
Please encourage your child to start each day with a healthy breakfast. Look at the lunch menu with your child and encourage healthy choices.

Food Allergies
Exley is an allergy-aware campus. Please remind your child that food/ snacks are not to be shared at school. Please notify the nurse prior to school if your child has food allergies.

Rest
Parents, please ensure that your child has a good night's sleep before coming to school.

For more information, please refer to KATY ISD Health Services.

Health Services

24 Hour Rule

Students who demonstrate signs and symptoms of illness or a possible communicable disease should be referred to the school clinic for further assessment. Those with an elevated temperature of 100 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 to school. Those excluded due to vomiting or diarrhea must also be free of symptoms without the use of preventative medications before being allowed back to school. (Administrative Regulation FFAD)

Immunization Requirements

Katy ISD follows the Texas Department of State Health Services recommendation for immunization compliance in order for a student to attend school. The law requires that all students be as up-to-date as medically feasible in order to attend classes. The immunization vaccine requirements for each grade level are listed on the Katy ISD website. Exemptions to the immunization requirements are allowable on an individual basis for medical contraindications, reasons of conscience-including religious belief, and active duty with the armed forces of the United States. For further information, visit the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Medication Administration

Short term ( 15 days or less) and long term (15 days or more) medications are sometimes prescribed for students to be given during the school day. In such cases, regulations governing administration of medication during school hours must be strictly adhered to by school personnel. Any natural and/or homeopathic products, not FDA approved, will not be dispensed by school personnel.