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The role of the Aptos High School Health Office is to serve all students by providing treatment and care in support of the students' health and well-being while on campus. The Health Office is located on the backside of the Administration Building (Main Office), and can provide services such as:

Emergency first aid
Health and wellness support services, resources, and referrals
Vision and hearing screening
Medical support, referrals, and resources
Specialized healthcare procedures per physician recommendations
Support for services and limitations needed per physician's medical orders
Medical record and immunization tracking
Individualized health care plans
Medication administration

IMPORTANT: All students must have an up-to-date Emergency Card on file with the Health Office. Parents or guardians are required to keep the school informed of their students' health-related needs.

STUDENT HEALTH CARE PLANS

If your child has an ongoing or temporary medical diagnosis of a health condition, injury, or disability that may require medication, limitations, special needs, daily routine health care, emergency first aid, or any other accommodations, please contact the school health office. A health care plan may be developed to help ensure the health and safety of your student at school.
All health care plans must be reviewed and updated each school year. Please notify the health office of any changes to your child's current health care.

MEDICATION AT SCHOOL

Medication at school is permitted only for students who need medicine during the school day to treat a specific health condition. Medications must be provided by the parent in a pharmacy bottle or original container labeled with the student's name, the medication's name, the correct dosage, and the date and amount of medication in the container.
Medication is stored in the Health Office, except in cases where a student requires medication for the treatment of emergency medical conditions.
The student’s healthcare provider is required to prescribe medication. Over-the-counter medications must also receive approval from the student's healthcare provider. Both the parent and healthcare provider are obligated to complete and sign the consent and authorization form #H-6, titled "Parent/Physician Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication."
Medications that continue into a new school year require written re-authorization by the parent and physician each school year. If your child is currently taking medication at school, please pick up all unused medication by the last day of school.
Medication consent forms are available in the school health office or in the "Downloadable Health Forms" section of this webpage.

BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS

The Aptos High School Health Office has a private space for lactating mothers to breastfeed or pump. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have a need for our services or any concerns.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What if I get ill on campus? Students who become ill after arriving on campus must check in at the Health Office. A health care professional will assess your wellness, and they will contact parents/guardians regarding your health. If you are ill on campus, you will be excused from your classes and may be required to go home.
Can the health office give me pain relievers if I have a headache? Medication can only be given to a student if it is accompanied by a doctor's prescription and/or has written parent/guardian permission.
What do I need to do if I carry a prescribed medication? Any student who needs to bring prescription medication to school must check in with the nurse and register the medication with the Health Office.

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