The primary role of the school nurse is to support student learning. The school nurse functions as a health care provider and manager in the school setting and are responsible for maintaining a comprehensive health program that advocates for children's health rights and promotes optimal wellness for students and staff.
Student Handbook Sick Policy:
Sick students who are contagious with active symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, congestion, cough, shortness of breath, rashes and/or fever must not be sent to school. Students with a fever of 100.2 or above must be excluded from school and should not return until they are fever free or active symptom free for 24 hours without Tylenol or other fever reducing medications. Students returning too early may be sent home.
Please alert the school about any medical condition and/or allergy a student has that may require attention at any time during the school day.
Phone: 912.754.7757
Email: mfussell@effingham.k12.ga.us
Fax number: 1-912-330-1526
EMS Clinic Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Monday - Friday)
