The Houston School District employs two school nurses to provide for the health and physical well-being of students.  Services provided by the nursing staff include:

• Administering laws that protect the health of children attending school
• Emergency first aid treatment for injury or illness occurring during the school day
• The administration of medication, pursuant to Board policy
• Guidance and counseling concerning health problems of students
• Age-appropriate health education
• Health screenings

Every student in the district must have an updated health information form each year. This form can be obtained here - Student Health Form.

Please note:  Many times, parents write a note to school officials explaining specific illness and/or injury issues which prevent students from participating in activities.  The following concerns require a doctor's order (which may be faxed to the school by the doctor's office):  medication taken at school, use of crutches, needing to carry a water bottle for additional fluids, no PE and/or recess (when it is for an extended period of time), extra bathroom breaks.