Nurse

"HEALTHY STUDENT'S LEARN BETTER!"

Welcome to the Cerritos High School Nurse web page!

"The school nurse supports student success by providing health care through assessment, intervention, and follow-up for all children within the school setting. The school nurse addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students and supports their achievement in the learning process." (National Association of School Nurses. (2016). The role of the 21st century school nurse (Position Statement). Silver Spring, MD: Author.)

Phone: (562) 926-5566 ext 21831

FAX: (562) 924-3187

>>>Contact the School Nurse anytime to communicate a health concern<<<

HEALTH INFORMATION: (CLICK ON A DROP DOWN SELECTION BELOW)

>If your child is ill

"A child may be sent home if, for good reason, he/she is believed to be suffering from a recognized contagious or infectious disease. (Ed. Code 49451). Students will be sent home with temperatures of 100.4˚ or higher, and must stay home until they have been fever free without analgesics (Tylenol, Motrin or Advil) for 24 hours. Students who are kept home from school due to symptoms of illness may not return to school until the beginning of school the following day.

Students who develop an infection that need to be treated with antibiotics may not return to school until after being on the medication for 24 hours. Parents may write an excuse from P.E. for up to 3 days; further exclusion must be verified by a licensed medical provider." (Source: ABC USD Student and Parent/Guardian Handbook 2021-22 Page 10.)

>ABC When to keep a sick child home

>ABC District Covid-19 Information Page

>LA Public Health - Isolation Instructions COVID-19

>LA Public Health - Quarantine Instructions COVID-19

>LA County - How to Care for a Cold & >LA County Health Topics Index

>CDC - Caring for someone sick at home

>Balancing Academics & Serious Illness from KidsHealth.org

>Balancing Schoolwork & Hospital stays from KidsHealth.org

>If Your Child needs assistance with Medication

"The ABC Unified School District recognizes that certain students may need to take prescribed and/or over-the counter medications during the school day. The school nurse, or other persons designated by the Superintendent, shall assist such students in taking their medication. The following requirements must be met each school year and more frequently if circumstances change, before such assistance is given (Source: Ed. Code 49423).

1. A written authorization from a health care provider licensed in the State of California detailing the medication administration dose, route, frequency & schedule to be taken. (See "Request for Assistance with Medication Form")

2. A signature from the student’s parent/guardian on the Request for Assistance with Medication Form.

3. Medication must be properly labeled from the pharmacy or manufacturer, including name of student, medication, amount, and frequency to be given. (Source: ABC USD Student and Parent/Guardian Handbook 2019-20 Page 10.)

ABC Health Services Forms Web page

>If your child needs wellness support

The Cerritos High School Wellness support team is dedicated to helping students, families and communities live healthier lives. The wellness team focuses on prevention and/or lessening of contributing factors that interfere with the overall wellness of the student.

Click on the link below to visit wellness information & resources.

>Immunization Information