Medical Policies

Physical Examinations

The State of Colorado recommends that each student have a dental and physical examination for each new, 1^st, 4^th, 7^th and 9^th grade student.  The state requires vision and hearing examinations for kindergarten and grades 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9.

Immunizations

Colorado law requires all students meet minimum   school   immunization   requirements.   Any students who do not meet the requirements cannot be admitted to school.  At the time of registration, a certification of immunization must be presented to the school by the parent or guardian.  Students are not permitted to attend school without the certificate.   Students not current on immunizations will have 14 days to obtain the next required vaccines or present a written plan for completion. (A parent has the right to sign an exemption in accordance with State law.)

The minimum school immunization requirements follow:

*Any child starting or completing the series within 6 months of school entry may be certified with one less DPT and polio vaccine.

Medications

Most prescriptions can be written to be given outside of school hours.  The only conditions under which designated school personnel may administer any medications (prescription or over-the-counter) are if the school administration receives each of the following:

1. A written statement from the physician detailing time schedules, amount and method by which such medication (prescription or over-the-counter) is to be taken and signed by the parent/guardian.
2. A written statement from the parent or guardian indicating the desire that the school assist the student in the matters set forth in the physician’s statement.

Vista Ridge Academy does not permit self-administration of drugs by students unless specified on the physician’s signed medication order. See numbers 1 & 2 above.

Medication must be brought in by the parent/guardian in the original container bearing the original pharmacy label for the specific student.

Medical Records

Medical records are kept in a separate, locked file.  HIPAA regulations on confidentiality of medical information require that access to records be limited to office personnel, the home room teacher, and the sports director.  The release forms are carried in a sealed envelope on trips and will be opened only in an emergency. If there is specific information you want a teacher or sponsor to know, please share it with them directly.