Illness
Students should not come to school when ill. If a student becomes ill or is injured at school, s/he is to ask the teacher for a pass and report to the Main Office. A parent will be contacted to pick up the student. It is important that parents pick up their sick or injured child immediately for the care and comfort of the child and to maintain the health of other students.
The following symptoms are valid reasons to keep students at home:
High fever
Nausea or Vomiting
Evidence of a communicable disease Severe headache or stomachache
Spasms or convulsions
Any severe accident including deep cuts or bleeding
Persistent cough
Treatment And School Related Injuries
It is the policy of the school to treat minor injuries (scrapes, paper cuts, bumps, etc.) with ice packs, cold compresses, or Band-Aids as needed. Parents will be notified about minor injuries at the discretion of the administration.
When confronted with more serious injuries/illnesses, school staff will contact parents, and, if appropriate, transport the student to the nearest hospital emergency department or call 911 for assistance.
It is the responsibility of the parents to update school medical and emergency information.
Medical Appointment
Parents should schedule children’s medical appointments after 3:10 PM Mondays – Fridays whenever possible to minimize the time students miss in school. If appointments are made during the school day, parents must come to the Main Office and sign-out their child.
A student returning to school following a serious or prolonged illness, injury, surgery, or other hospitalization, must have written permission by the licensed California health care provider to attend school, including any recommendations regarding physical activity.
A student returning to school with sutures (stitches, staples), ace bandage (elastic bandage) casts, splints, crutches, cane, walker, or a wheelchair must have a licensed California health care provider‘s written permission to attend school that includes any recommendations and/or restrictions related to physical activity, mobility and safety.
Lice
Students should not come to school if they have live lice. If Lashon finds a child on campus with lice, the parent will be notified to pick the child up from school to treat the child. Children may return to school with proof that treatment has been provided to the child and shall be checked by the office designee before returning to class. Lashon has additional resources on file to help support families in removing lice from their children and households.
Concussion/Head Injuries
A concussion is a brain injury that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a blow to another part of the body with the force transmitted to the head. Even though most concussions are mild, all concussions are potentially serious and may result in complications including prolonged brain damage and death if not recognized and managed properly. Because the Charter School has elected to offer an athletic program, we must immediately remove from a school-sponsored athletic activity for the remainder of the day an athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury during that activity. The athlete may not return to that activity until the athlete is evaluated by, and receives written clearance from, a licensed health care provider. If the licensed health care provider determines the athlete has a concussion or head injury, the athlete shall also complete a graduated return-to-play protocol of no less than 7 days in duration under the supervision of a licensed health care provider. On a yearly basis, a concussion and head injury information sheet must be signed and returned by the athlete and the athlete’s parent or guardian before the athlete initiates practice or competition. This requirement does not apply to an athlete engaging in an athletic activity during the regular school day or as part of a physical education course.
Diabetes
The Charter School will provide an information sheet regarding type 2 diabetes to the parent or guardian of incoming 7th grade students, pursuant to Education Code Section 49452.7. The information sheet shall include, but shall not be limited to, all of the following:
- A description of type 2 diabetes.
- A description of the risk factors and warning signs associated with type 2 diabetes.
- A recommendation that students displaying or possibly suffering from risk factors or warning signs associated with type 2 diabetes should be screened for type 2 diabetes.
- A description of treatments and prevention of methods of type 2 diabetes.
- A description of the different types of diabetes screening tests available.
A copy of the information sheet regarding type 2 diabetes is available at: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/hn/type2diabetes.asp.
Please contact the office if you need a copy of this information sheet or if you have any questions about this information sheet.
The Charter School will provide an information sheet regarding type 1 diabetes to the parent or guardian of a student when the student is first enrolled in elementary school, pursuant to Education Code Section 49452.6. The information sheet shall include, but shall not be limited to, all of the following:
- A description of type 1 diabetes.
- A description of the risk factors and warning signs associated with type 1 diabetes.
- A recommendation that parents or guardians of students displaying warning signs associated with type 1 diabetes should immediately consult with the student’s primary care provider to determine if immediate screening for type 1 diabetes is appropriate.
- A description of the screening process for type 1 diabetes and the implications of test results.
- A recommendation that, following a type 1 diagnosis, parents or guardians should consult with the pupil’s primary care provider to develop an appropriate treatment plan, which may include consultation with and examination by a specialty care provider, including, but not limited to, a properly qualified endocrinologist.
A copy of the information sheet regarding type 1 diabetes is available at: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/hn/type1diabetes.asp. Please contact the office if you need a copy of this information sheet or if you have any questions about this information sheet.
Immunizations
Pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code and the California Code of Regulations, children must provide proof of having received required immunizations (shots) before they can attend school unless they meet the requirements for an exemption. Immunization records are required for all incoming students. Verification of immunizations will be completed with written medical records from the child’s doctor or immunization clinic. To ensure a safe learning environment for all students, the Charter School follows and abides by the health standards set forth by the state of California. The immunization status of all students will be reviewed periodically. Those students who are not in compliance with the State requirements must be excluded from attendance until the requirements are met. Students who have been exposed to a communicable disease for which they have not been immunized may be excluded from school at the discretion of the Charter School.
These required immunizations include:
Child’s Grade | List of shots required to attend school |
TK/K-12 Admission | Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP) – Five (5) doses Polio – Four (4) doses Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) – Two (2) doses Hepatitis B (Hep B) – Three (3) doses Varicella (chickenpox) – Two (2) doses NOTE: Four doses of DTaP are allowed if one was given on or after the fourth birthday. Three doses of DTaP meet the requirement if at least one dose of Tdap, DTaP, or DTP vaccine was given on or after the seventh birthday (also meets the 7th-12th grade Tdap requirement.) One or two doses of Td vaccine given on or after the seventh birthday count towards the requirement for DTaP. Three doses of Polio are allowed if one was given on or after fourth birthday. MMR doses must be given on or after first birthday. Two doses of measles, two doses of mumps, and one dose of rubella vaccine meet the requirement, separately or combined. Combination vaccines (e.g., MMRV) meet the requirements for individual component vaccines. |
Entering 7th Grade | Tetanus, reduced Diphtheria, and acellular Pertussis (Tdap) – One (1) dose Varicella (chickenpox) – Two (2) doses NOTE: In order to begin 7th grade, students who had a valid personal belief exemption on file with a public or private elementary or secondary school in California before January 1, 2016 must meet the requirements listed for grades K-12 as well as requirements for 7th grade advancement (i.e., polio, MMR, varicella and primary series for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis). At least one dose of pertussis-containing vaccine is required on or after the 7th birthday. |
A copy of the complete Immunization Policy is available for review in the main office and on the school website.
