Health Services
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Contact Us
| School | Nurse | Phone | |
| Upper School | Cheryl Minor | cheryl.minor | 404.765.4460 |
| Middle School | Mary Raine Whyte | maryraine.whyte | 404.765.4461 |
| Lower School | Phyllis Sullivan | phyllis.sullivan | 404.765.4423 |
| Primary School | Michelle Bowden | michelle.bowden | 404.765.4413 |
| Woodward North | Wanda Straughn | wanda.straughn | 404.765.4498 |
Forms for the 2008-2009 School Year
This information was mailed in the re-enrollment packet for returning students and forms 1, 2A, 2B and 3 are due back March 1st.
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- All Forms as a PDF
- Form 1 - Student Health Record - due March 1, 2008
- Form 2A - Over the Counter Medication Authorization - due March 1, 2008
- Form 2B - Prescription Medication Authorization - due March 1, 2008
- Form 3 - Preparticipation Physical Evaluation - due March 1, 2008
- Form 4 - Preparticipation Physical Evaluation (signed by physician) - due on or before the student's annual physical date*
- Form 1 - Student Health Record - due March 1, 2008
Note: Please forward your forms to your current nurse if you will be in the same school next year. Otherwise please send them to the school nurse of the division that you will be in next year.
Please note:
- Immunization
Every student is required to have a completed Student Health Record and a Georgia Immunization Form 3231 and/or 3189 on file at the school office/infirmary prior to the first day of school. These forms can be obtained from your physician or local public health department. They are mandated by state law, no other form is acceptable. A returning student's form should be on file in the school office/infirmary. However, if any boosters have been given to your child, an updated form is necessary. - Requirements for all School Sponsored Activities
Because of the many sports, recreational, and extracurricular activities* that Woodward Academy offers, we require that all students have an annual physical examination. We encourage the physical to be completed between the months of May-August to be current for the upcoming school year. Annual physicals completed throughout the school year are acceptable but must be kept up to date in the infirmary/school office. The updated physical should be forwarded on or before the annual anniversary date, once every twelve months. Students will not be allowed to participate until the entire Student Health Packet on file is completed accurately and has the appropriate signatures.
*These activities include: physical education, dance, sports, field trips, performing arts, clubs, special school events, and cheerleading. - Summer Practices or Rehearsals
Any student who participates in a school related sport or activity that requires summer practice or rehearsal should have his/her physical returned by the first day of his/her summer practice. - Over the Counter Medication
Medications that are stocked in the school infirmary are listed on this form. Your child may demonstrate certain signs and symptoms that could benefit from these medications. The nonprescription medications will be administered according to the manufacturer indications and age/weight appropriate directions as written on the label. - Administering Medication
It is the school policy that only the nurse or designee must administer any medication taken during school hours. Please do not send your child to school to take his/her own medications. All medication brought to school must be in the original prescription container and properly labeled as dispensed by the pharmacist or physician. If it is necessary for your child to receive a prescription medication during the school year, authorization forms may be picked up in the school office or infirmary and mailed or faxed as requested. If any prescription needs change before orduring the 2007-2008 school year, it is the responsibility of the parent to notify the school by written documentation.
Immunization Information (as of 2007)
Dear Parents:
The Georgia Department of Human Resources has added new items to the requirements for immunization for school attendance, effective July 1, 2007. Children will need to meet these requirements for the 2007-2008 school year. Please discuss these additional items with your child’s pediatrician. Information is available on the website www.cispimmunize.org.
A summary of the new school requirements is listed below, according to the relevant grade. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Pre-K
Children less than 5 years old must meet requirements for PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine). A new Form 3231 showing compliance with this new requirement and the previous requirements will be required for the 2007-2008 school year. If the child’s current Form 3231 does not expire until after the school year starts, the child has until the expiration date of the Form 3231 to obtain the required vaccinations and submit a new Form 3231.
Kindergarten
Children entering kindergarten must meet new requirements for a second dose of mumps* vaccine and for a second dose of varicella** vaccine. A new Form 3231 showing compliance with this new requirement and the previous requirements will be required for the 2007-2008 school year. If the child’s current Form 3231 is marked “Complete for School Attendance”, a new Form 3231 is not required if completion of the new immunization requirements for mumps and varicella are documented.
6th grade
Children entering 6th grade must meet the new requirements for a second dose of mumps* vaccine and a second dose of varicella** vaccine. A new Form 3231 is required.
*Second dose of mumps vaccine (as MMR, MMRV or specific mumps vaccine) or serological proof of immunity
**Second dose of varicella vaccine (as MMRV or specific varicella vaccine), healthcare provider documentation of disease history or serological proof of immunity.
Thank you,
Cheryl Minor, RN (Upper School)
Michelle Bowden, RN (Primary School)
Wanda Straughn, RN (Woodward North)
Phyllis Sullivan, RN (Lower School)
Mary Raine Whyte, RN (Middle School)
AED - Automated External Defibrillators
The Academy has a number of portable AEDs located around main campus and at least one at Woodward North. Map of AED locations.
Nutrition
In January 2005, the USDA and HHS released the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This is something done every five years. Is it more of the same? No, this time it's more specific to help Americans make smart choices about food and physical activity, so they can live healthier lives.
In addition to helping people make better food and lifestyle choices, the guidelines are the basis for the school lunch program and other federal food programs. While these guidelines are more health oriented than ever, the USDA and HHS will need to put into place new policies to make these changes possible for most people. Our lifestyle environment needs to change, including food marketing, TV ads, and safe places for kids to play. Food companies need to take more responsibility in producing healthy food.
Here are key recommendations for Americans:
- Eat a nutritious diet, and be physically active every day. Balance calories eaten with calories burned to maintain a healthy weight.
- Prevent weight gain by making small decreases in calories while increasing exercise.
- Engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity on most days: 60 minutes to keep from gaining weight and up to 90 minutes to drop pounds.
- Aim to consume 2 cups of fruits, (4 servings) and 2 1/2 cups of vegetables, (5 servings) per day for 2,000 calories. This translates to at least 9 servings for men. Women are encouraged to have 7 servings and 5 servings for children.
- Consume 3 servings per day of fat-free or low-fat milk products, such as milk, yogurt and cheese.
- At least half the grains eaten should come from whole grains to provide additional fiber and nutrients associated with whole grains.
- Consume 20-35% of calories from fat, limiting saturated fat to less than 10%, cholesterol to less than 300mg and limit total trans fats.
- When choosing protein sources including milk products, emphasize lean, low fat, or fat-free.
- Limit sodium consumption to less than 2,300 mg per day while emphasizing potassium-rich fruits and dairy products.