Philosophy The school health program in West Carrollton Schools is provided to remove health barriers to learning, promote understanding of good health practices, and to help our students maintain a state of good health. These purposes will be met through a program of minor emergency care, referral of health needs through screening programs, and enforcement of state rules and regulations regarding immunizations.

Goals Assist students in complying with physician prescribed treatments. Provision of urgent or emergency health services, until parent or EMS arrives on the scene. Maintain accurate student health records. Provide health screening, referral and follow-up services. Maintain up-to-date information and referral regarding communicable diseases and other student health needs. Work in cooperation with building personnel in the identification, intervention and follow-up of students at risk.

Health care providers

The district employs three full-time registered school nurses. The school nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, and additional Master’s credits in the area of school nursing.

A clinic aide is assigned to each clinic to handle basic first aid needs, and most medication administration. The clinic aide determines the need for the student to go home or back to class, based on the Ohio Department of Health Emergency Guidelines for Schools. Clinic aides are trained and receive oversight from WCSD School Nurses.

A parent may choose to dismiss their child without clinic authorization, in which case the absence will be unexcused.

The school staff consults with the school nurse regarding unusual health concerns or excessive school absences.

Immunizations Immunization Letter - 7th Grade Required Tdap or Td Immunization Immunization Letter - New to District Required Immunizations Immunization Statement 2011 ODH Immunization Requirements for Schools Chart School Screenings Vision, Hearing, Dental

Medical Forms Emergency Medical Form 2-10 Head Injury Letter for Parents 04-09 Home Instruction Physician 05-08 Home Instruction Parent 11-08 OTC Medication Authorization Overnite fieldtrip Medication Form Prescription Med Authorization Release of Medical Information WCSD Headlice Guidelines Physician Authorization of Special Dietary Needs

The Physical Education and Health departments
of the West Carrollton School District are
complimentary functions both dedicated to the wellness
of the whole child.

The mission of the Physical Education department is to teach students to move efficiently and frequently in order to promote optimum physical fitness with performance goals aligned to the National Standards of Physical Education.          Physical Education Standards

The mission of the Health department is to enable students to gain the knowledge and skills essential to achieve optimum health. Students will obtain, interpret, understand and utilize basic health information and services in ways that create wellness.          Health Education Standards

Staff Members

Scott Doyle, PE
C.F. Holliday Elementary, Harry Russell Elementary, Shade Early Childhood Center, and West Carrollton High School
937-859-5121, ext 5554
sdoyle@wcsd.k12.oh.us
Mr. Doyle's ECC Classroom Page
Mr. Doyle's Holliday Classroom Page
Mr. Doyle's High School Classroom Page

Dan Gerhard, PE
West Carrollton High School
937-859-5121, ext. 8894
dgerhard@wcsd.k12.oh.us

Gerry Glowik, PE
West Carrollton High School
937-859-5121, ext. 8889
gglowik@wcsd.k12.oh.us

Gail Kerr, PE
West Carrollton High School
937-859-5121, ext. 8892
gkerr@wcsd.k12.oh.us
Mrs. Kerr's Classroom Page

Carly Lowe, PE and Health
West Carrollton Middle School and Walter Shade ECC
937-859-5121, ext. 7733
clowe@wcsd.k12.oh.us

Andy Malcolm, PE and Health
West Carrollton Middle School
937-859-5121, ext. 7735
amalcolm@wcsd.k12.oh.us

Jennifer Moran, Health
West Carrollton Middle School
937-859-5121, ext. 5540
jmoran@wcsd.k12.oh.us
Mrs. Moran's Classroom Page

Paul Nevius, PE
Frank Nicholas Elementary and Harry Russell Elementary
937-859-5121, ext. 3335
pnevius@wcsd.k12.oh.us
Mr. Nevius' Classroom Page

Doug Stebbins, PE
Harold Schnell Elementary, C.F. Holliday Elementary, and Frank Nicholas Elementary
937-859-5121, ext. 6641
dstebbins@wcsd.k12.oh.us

Karen Streit, PE
West Carrollton Middle School
937-859-5121, ext. 7777
kstreit@wcsd.k12.oh.us
Mrs. Streit's Classroom Page

Start the day off right….eat breakfast!
Children are continuously changing and growing every day.
Studies show that students who eat breakfast:

• Learn better
• Achieve more
• Participate in class more often
• Behave better
• Attend school more
• Visit the school nurses less often

Teach your student proper handwashing techniques.
Keeping the hands clean is one of the most important ways of preventing illness and infection.

• Wet your hands with clean running water and apply soap. Use warm water if it is available.
• Rub hands together to make a lather and scrub all surfaces.
• Continue rubbing hands for 15-20 seconds. Need a timer? Imagine singing "Happy Birthday" twice through to a friend.
• Rinse hands well under running water.
• Dry your hands using a paper towel or air dryer. If possible, use your paper towel to turn off the faucet.
• Always use soap and water if your hands are visibly dirty.

General health measures to boost your child's immune system include:

• Drinking plenty fluids to keep well hydrated.
• Eating a nutritious, well balanced diet, with lots of fruits and vegetables
• Getting plenty of rest and a good night’s sleep.
• Exercising regularly.

Recommended hours of sleep per night for students:

• 3-5 year olds 11-13 hours
• 5-12 years olds 9-11 hours
• Adolescents 8 ½ - 9 ½ hours

Recommended time of exercise per day for students:
The activity itself isn’t as important as making sure it hits on the 3 criteria of healthy exercise: strength, endurance and flexibility.

• 4-5 year olds 1-2 hours
• 6-18 year olds 1 hour

Ways to improve your students exercise habits:

• Be an active role model, exercise yourself
• Exercise together
• Pick kid friendly exercise options
• Reduce sedentary activities (watching TV, computer, or video games.

• Fever of 101 degrees. Student needs to be fever free for 24 hours.
• Diarrhea (multiple watery stools).
• Severe cough, wheezing or respiratory distress.
• Extreme redness of eye, accompanied by discharge or pain.
• Rashes of unknown origin.
• Severe sore throat or difficulty swallowing.
• Severe headache or stomach ache with vomiting.
• Severe itching of body or scalp.
• Untreated head lice infestation. (for more information on WCSD policy see forms section.)

Parents must call each day the student will be absent from school. Upon return to school, students must bring a note explaining the reason for the absence. The School Nurse or Family Resource Coordinator (FRC) will be contacted in the event of excessive absences.

Students who are medically excluded from school must return with the exclusion letter signed by the doctor.