School Nurse
General Information | Flu Information | Health Forms | Health Problems | Medication
General Information
Any illness or injury occurring during school hours will be handled by Fernway's School Nurse. The School Nurse is a registered R.N.
If your child is ill or has an injury that requires professional medical treatment, please do not have them attend school until they are well. If a teacher suspects a child is ill while in class, he/she will send that child to the office. A body temperature is always taken before we call parents to come to school to receive their child. The student will be sent home if the temperature is 100 degrees or above. We try not to send children home unless the parent or we feel the case is warranted through mutual agreement over the facts involved. Students should be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. In the event that a student incurs a head injury during school hours, all reasonable effort will be made to notify the child’s parent/guardian.
Also, there are some students who require medication in order to remain in school (i.e. asthma, diabetes, etc.). In these types of situations, the parent should request and complete a release form on their part, and then have their physician complete another form, which describes the medication and its dosage. Both forms are available in our school office. All medication will be kept in a locked cabinet. If your child takes medication during the school day, please stress the importance of remembering the proper time to come to the Health Office for their medication. Also, for the safety of our students, the use of cough drops in school is strongly discouraged.
The following safety measures will be followed:
- Warming devices with electrical cords are prohibited in classrooms.
- Heelys not allowed.
- Cell phones/hand held devices are not allowed during school hours.
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Flu Information
District and school administrators are working with U.S. and Illinois education and health agencies to plan for the upcoming flu season to be sure our policies and practices
are appropriate should the flu impact our schools. As more information is available, it will be shared with families.
Overall, students and staff are reminded to exercise good personal hygiene habits. The Illinois Department of Public Health suggests the Three C’s:
Clean – Wash your hands frequently to prevent the spread of germs
Cover – Your cough or sneeze with a tissue or sleeve, not your hand
Contain – your germs – stay home if you are sick
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Health Forms
In addition to immunizations, the State of Illinois requires the following for all students enrolled in public or private schools:
Early Childhood and Project Pro - Students need a school physical examination.
Kindergarten - Students need a school physical, dental, and vision examination.
2nd Grade - Students need a dental examination.
6th Grade - Students need a school physical and dental examination.
Additionally, any student enrolling for the first time in Illinois must have an eye exam.
Please click on the links below to download copies of any forms you may need:
Notice Regarding Required Health Information
Physical Exam
Dental Exam
Vision Exam
Authorization for Administration of Medication in School
Parental Consent For KSD 140 Intramural or SWIC Participation
Orland Township Free Immunization Clinics and Health Fairs
Free immunization clinics are held monthly at the Orland Township office located at
14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park.
All vaccines are administered, free of charge, to Orland Township residents 18 years of age and younger. Back to School Health Fairs are offered twice a year and include free dental screenings, free vision screenings, free immunizations, and $20 school physicals. Please note that clinics and health fairs are for residents of Orland Hills, Orland Park, Tinley Park and unincorporated Orland Township. A written immunization record and proof of residency is required. All Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent.
Click here to view dates and detailed information regarding Orland Township's free immunization clinics and health fairs.
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Health Problems
Many childhood diseases hit our children during the school year and we have little if anything which we can do to alleviate such situations.
If an outbreak of chickenpox or similar diseases seem to strike a certain group, we'll forward an informative note home to parents. Head
lice and other eye infections will result in a phone call to parents, as the child cannot stay in school with such conditions. Our School
Nurse will be glad to screen a group of children for these conditions if we know of a confirmed case.
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Medication
District 140 recognizes that some students may require the administration of medication during school hours. In order for your student to receive medication in school, including non-prescription drugs, the KSD 140 Authorization for Administration of Medication in School form must be completed by both the licensed prescriber and the parent. Medication, including over-the-counter medicines, must be brought to school in the original container. Parents are asked to bring medication to the school nurse. Children should not transport medicine to or from school.
Additionally, your child’s doctor may determine that it is appropriate for him/her to self-possess an inhaler and/or EpiPen during school hours and during school-related activities. Please alert the school nurse, teacher, and coach if your student is prescribed an inhaler or EpiPen. If your child is prescribed an inhaler, the school nurse will make a copy of the licensed prescriber’s order printed on the front of the container for the inhaler. If your child is prescribed an EpiPen, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) should be developed with input from the doctor and parent. The school nurse and the appropriate staff will facilitate the EAP when your child is in school and during school-related activities.
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