Welcome to our health room! Our health room is staffed daily by a school health room aide in addition to a school community health nurse on a regular basis. We provide first aid during school on an as-needed basis as well as maintain health records which include the immunization records, physicals and screenings for each student. This year we are staffed by Tami VanVeldhuisen, School Community Health Nurse and by Mary Rochon, School Health Room Aide.
Contact us at this phone number 301-929-6921
Good vision is a key to success in school. Here are some tips for healthy eyes:
Have an eye exam yearly
Eat right to protect your sight- A diet rich in carrots but also dark leafy greens are important for your eyes.
Wear protective eyewear- use safety glasses/goggles playing sports or other activities to protect from injury and use sunglasses to protect from the sun
Give your eyes a rest- if you spend a lot of time at the computer, try the 20-20-20- rule: Every 20 minutes, look away about 20 feet in front of you for 20 seconds to reduce eye strain.
*Information from National Eye Institute/National Institutes of Health
For more information on FREE county clinics check out the county website at : www.montgomerycountymd.gov and click on flu information
You can also help prevent the spread of flu and many other contagious diseases by practicing the following good hygiene habits:
Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue; immediately throw away used tissues.
Sneeze and cough into the upper sleeve, not the hands.
Medication forms are required for any medications to be given in school. This is for both prescription and over-the-counter medications. Medication forms are available from the health room or at the following link:
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/forms/pdf/525-13.pdf
IMPORTANT:This form MUST be signed by both the parent and the health care provider. All medications must be brought by an adult and in it’s original container with the completed form.
In order to attend school, every student must be in compliance with the immunizations required by the state of Maryland. If you are not in compliance, you will be notified by the health room. If you require assistance receiving immunizations, please let us know. For current immunization requirements for the State of Maryland, please go to:
http://www.edcp.org/pdf/Min_Vacc_Req.pdf
For a copy of an immunization certificate go to:
http://www.edcp.org/pdf/896_form.pdf
Students need to be excluded from school if they have a fever of greater than 100.0 F, actively or have been vomiting or have diarrhea. Please do not send students to school who are ill after giving them medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Please update the health room as needed for any changes in a student’s health status. A note from a physician is required after student has been absent for 3 days. Please make sure your contact information is up-to-date with the front office in case of emergency.
Each student participating in a school team sport must have a physical on file. This physical has to be dated within the last 2 years. (Please note- this is only for middle school. In high school the physicals need to be done every year). We also recommend a physical for in-coming 6th grade students and students new to MCPS regardless of participation in a sport so we are up-to-date on the health conditions of our students.
Click here to download the form:AUTHORIZATION TO ADMINISTER PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONRelease and Indemnification Agreement
Mary Rochon 7:45am -3:15pm (Monday -Friday)
Tami VanVeldhuisen 7:45am -2:45pm (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday)
Contact us by phone: 301-929-6921 301-929-6921