Medical Guidelines.

Our Lady of Lourdes School’s administration complies with federal, state and local policies based on policy and legal guidelines  All students must have the appropriate immunizations.

Every parent/guardian is required to list any physical disability, including allergies, that might interfere with a student's learning on that student’s Data Card at registration.  This information will be made known to the teacher so that proper consideration should be given to the problem. Administration and faculty members should be notified if a child has any serious medical or emotional problem.

The school secretary may administer mediation.  Parents must complete the Parental Permission – Administration of Medication by School Personnel form which is available in the school office or below.  All medication must be in its original container.  In addition, a note from the student’s doctor must be on file in the school office for any over-the-counter medication.  For further information please refer to the Guidelines for Medications.

Every parent/guardian is required to fill out a Medical Form for each child at registration.

• Communicable Diseases: "Any child who is suspected of having a communicable disease, or who develops a fever or other signs and symptoms which include but are not limited to, any of the following: diarrhea, rash, pink eye, or skin infection shall be placed in the isolation area (clinic). The condition shall be reported to the parent, and the child shall be removed from the facility as soon as possible. Such children shall not return to the facility until the signs and symptoms are no longer present." (Florida Administrative Code 10M-12.00)

• All students must  have immunizations required by state law for their age/grade. All students enrolling in a Catholic school within the Diocese of Orlando are required to submit a Certificate of Immunization along with their application as a coindition of enrollment. We do not recognize religious exemptions.

• Medications: Please read the Guidelines for medication at school for rules and Medication Administration Permission Form available at the school office. Parents are urged, with the help of the family physician, to plan a schedule of giving medication outside school hours if possible.

• Asthma Management: Students with asthma need proper support at school to keep their asthma under control and be fully active. Please take the time to complete the Asthma Worksheet (available at the school office) as it pertains to your child and submit it to the office. The information you provide us will be kept confidential and on file in the Health Services Department.

• Students requiring assistive devices (i.e. crutches, casts, wheelchairs, etc.) should contact the school  so that we  may make the necessary arrangements and notations.

• Teacher/Nurse, patient/nurse conferences are held to interpret medical information and to identify the student's health needs, educational implications and needed adjustments in the school environment.