Common use of Head Lice Clause in Contracts

Head Lice. If your child is persistently scratching their head, examine their hair and scalp for lice and nits (small white eggs). If found, your child must be treated with an OTC lice treatment or a prescription treatment. Please advise the school nurse if lice have been found so that appropriate measures can be taken to prevent spread and re–infestation. A student who has had head lice may return to school when live lice are no longer present. Mater Christi does not require COVID-19 testing. If a student is feeling unwell, they should remain home until they are fever free for 24 hours, symptoms have improved and they are feeling well enough to actively participate in the school day. If you choose to test for COVID-19, the same protocol for returning to school should be used regardless of the test rest. If a student has come into contact with someone who has COVID-19, they are not required to test. If a student has come into contact with someone who has COVID-19, they are not required to stay home from school unless they have symptoms of illness that require them to miss school. Mater Christi School provides an allergen safe and supportive school environment through appropriate accommodations, ensuring that each student is provided every opportunity to participate fully in all school programs and activities. An allergen safe environment is an environment in which reasonable precautions have been identified and undertaken to minimize exposure to identified allergens. It does not mean an environment guaranteed to be free of the allergen. The Individualized Health Plan (IHP) is created by the registered nurse in cooperation with the healthcare provider and the parent/guardian. The purpose of the IHP is to provide clear and simple instructions to faculty and staff in supervision of the student in order to keep the student safe until appropriate medical assistance arrives. Part of the IHP requires the parent to provide a note from a medical provider indicating the allergies and relative management. Mater Christi School recognizes and acknowledges it is impossible to completely avoid or control the introduction of allergens into our school environment. Emphasis is placed on reducing a child’s risk of exposure to allergens, planning individualized support and accommodations and having an appropriate response plan in the event of an exposure to the allergen. The safety of students with medically documented life threatening allergies or dietary conditions at Mater Christi School depends upon the cooperation of the entire school community. Below include, but are not limited to, the roles and responsibilities within the school community. ● Teach strategies to avoid allergen contact. ● Teach proper reporting of any possible ingestion or contact with allergen. ● Provide allergy documentation from a primary care provider with protocol/plan for treatment including medication orders, specific care instructions and list of potential symptoms. ● Provide non-expired medication(s) in proper pharmacy labeled packaging. ● Provide pertinent updated information to the Health Office. ● Coordinate with the school nurse to discuss strategies for safety and to review plans annually or as changes occur. ● Accompany a child, particularly a very young child, whenever possible, on school sponsored field trips. ● Prepare a 504 or an IHP for student annually. ● Share plan with parent, administrators and relevant teaching staff. ● Provide staff training in allergy recognition and response. ● Provide training in the use of Epi-Pen (epinephrine) administration. ● Provide peer education for students in the child’s classroom/grade. ● Teach proper hand washing. ● Continually monitor school environment for potential allergens. ● A student’s medicine, 504 plan or IHP should be easily accessible. ● Encourage frequent hand washing by classmates. ● Monitor food products to assure no allergens enter the classroom. ● Coordinate with homeroom parents prior to holidays and celebrations. ● Delegate supervision of student when appropriate to teachers of specials, dining room staff and all other activity coordinators.