Look here for the answers to your most commonly asked questions and concerns.

1. What if my child needs to take medication in school?
2. What if my child is sick or injured in school?
3. What if my child has food allergies?
4. What if my child has head lice (pediculosis)?

What if my child needs to take medication in school?

If your child requires medication during the school day, please submit a 
completed form, which can be obtained from the Health Office or downloaded 
from the "Health Forms Download" page. A new form must be filled out for each
change of medication and renewed each school year. Administration of 
medication during the school day is permitted only with the written 
directions from the physician and parent. Please note: This includes all 
types of perscription medication as well as over the counter drugs such as 
Tylenol, asprin and cough syrup. The medication must be in the original 
container, or a duplicate professionally labeled by the pharmacist for this 
purpose. The medication is kept in a locked cabinet and log sheets for 
proper documentation are kept in the Health Office. These records are 
strictly confidential.

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What if my child is sick or injured in school?

Children often start out the day feeling ok, but as the day progresses they 
begin to feel ill, or may injure themselves. A visit to the Health Office 
can assess whether a parent/guardian needs to be called to come and pick up 
their child or if the occurance can be resolved by the School Nurse. The 
importance of current emergency contact numbers cannot be stressed enough. 
If any of the information should change during the school year, please 
inform the Health Office immediately. Also, additional emergency contact 
numbers are important for us as well in case we are unable to reach you.

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What if my child has food allergies?

If your child has allergies to food the nurse must be notified. 
Prescriptions from your doctor for medication, such as Epi-pen or Benadryl, 
need to be obtained and the medication must be brought to the health office 
by the first week of school. It is preferred that these medications be 
brought to the health office prior to the first day of school. Here at 
Crompond, we have a nut-free luch table and a no food sharing policy. 
Informational letters also go home to classes that have a child with a food 
allergy to raise awareness in that particular class. The use of an Epi-pen 
is reviewed with the staff each year. The best way to prevent an allergic 
reaction in school is through education of the student, parents, and staff. 
Feel free to come in or contact the school nurse at any time with any 
concerns or questions.

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What if my child has head lice (pediculosis)?

Yorktown School District has a "nit free" policy. The nurse is required to 
check any child suspected of having lice or who was in contact with someone 
with lice and must report back to the Health Office before returning back to 
school. Lice cannot jump or fly, they are usually contracted through head-to-
head direct contact. Remind your child not to share personal items such as 
combs, brushes, hats and even stuffed animals. Contracting head lice is not 
reflective of cleanliness; actually they prefer a clean environment. However, 
once infested the child needs to be treated with a medicated shampoo. For 
more detailed information about treatment please refer to the "Lice" link 
located towards the bottom of the "Welcome" page.

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