Nurse

If your student needs to take any prescription medication including an Inhaler/Epipen at JSerra or on any JSerra-sponsored retreat or Field Trip you and your student's physician needs to fill out the Parent/Physician Request for Medication form. These will stay on file for the remainder of this school year.

Every parent/guardian has the opportunity to check the over-the-counter (OTC) medications listed on their student's Emergency Contact Health Information Form. Completed forms should be emailed to nurse@jserra.org or faxed to 949.248.9020.

PLEASE NOTE: if the medications are not checked no medications will be administered to the student during school hours. All prescription and OTC medication is dispensed out of the Nurse's Office and needs to be in its original container with the student's name.

The Nurse's Golden Rule

Please be considerate to our JSerra Community and keep ill students at home. Your student must be FEVER FREE for 24 hours WITHOUT medication before returning to school.

ASTHMA

Asthma, a respiratory disease of the lungs, is the most common serious chronic disease of childhood. If your student has a diagnosis of Asthma, please have them see their physician during the summer to submit to the Nurse's Office the following items:

1. The Parent Physician Request for Medication signed by both the parent and physician if they will be carrying an Inhaler with them during the school day or for athletics. This form is required for them to carry their inhaler.
2. We suggest you have the nurse keep a second Inhaler in the Nurse's Office. Please keep all medication in it's original container with the student's name on it.

DIABETES

For any student diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, you are required to see the Nurse and sign a diabetic contract one week prior to attending school. Please bring your student's physician's orders along with diabetic supplies for daily use and 3-day backup in labeled containers. Download the Diabetic Supplies Checklist.

You are also responsible for letting the Nurse's Office know when your student's medical status and/or medication have been changed.

Freshman and Transfer Students

A member of the nursing team will review your records and reach out to you directly with further instructions if your student’s record is missing or incomplete. Please email our team directly with any questions or concerns at nurse@jserra.org.

The following vaccines are required for school entry:

California School Immunization Law requires that children be up-to-date on their immunizations to attend school. A copy of your child's completed immunization card must be submitted prior to the start of school. No student will be allowed to begin school without these required immunizations.
 
Please review the following links to make sure your child(ren) has the required immunizations.
 

• K-12th Grade Immunization Requirements
• Immunization Laws Effective July 2019

Notice to Parents and Guardians about Vaccine Exemptions

Effective January 1, 2016, under CA Law SB 277, written and personal belief exemptions can no longer be accepted.
Only an approved and documented medical waiver issued by a physician through the California Immunization Registry (CAIR)  is acceptable.

For more information about SB 277, please see the Frequently Asked Questions.

Please send in your student’s immunization record to the JSerra nurse either by email (nurse@jserra.org) or secure fax (949.248.9020).

If you have any questions, please call the Nurse's Office at 949.493.9028.

These require a "doctor's note" that treatment has been started and/or they no longer have symptoms before the student is allowed back in school. Please give the note to the Nurse's Office or Attendance the day the student comes back to school.

Allergic Conjunctivitis (aka "Pink Eye)

A student must see their physician and may not return to school for 24 hours until they have begun antibiotic treatment. Please click here for more information.

Strep Throat

Strep Throat is a bacterial infection of the throat. It is spread from person-to-person contact with nasal secretions or saliva. Symptoms can include red, sore throat w/or w/o white patches, high fever on the second day, headache, chills, and/or difficulty swallowing. The student must see the doctor and get a "strep test" to determine if they have the bacteria. Antibiotics need to be started immediately in order for the student to return to school the next day.

Mononucleosis (Mono)

Mononucleosis (Mono) is a respiratory tract viral infection causing fever, sore throat and swollen lymph glands in the neck. It is spread by saliva. It occurs most often in ages 15-17. It can be linked to the Epstein-Barr (EBV) virus or caused by Cytomegalovirus (CMV). Incubation period is 30-50 days. Students are excluded from school until student is symptom free along with being fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication. When returning to school we suggest a gradual re-entry. Some students feel better in the morning and can attend 1-2 classes initially and build up to their entire load of classes gradually.

If your student has been diagnosed as having a concussion, please notify the nursing office with all doctor’s orders and academic accommodations. All documentation and orders must be from an MD/DO.

If your student is an athlete, they must complete the Return to Play protocol through our athletic department.

See concussion packet below for all required forms necessary for diagnosis, accommodations, and Return to Learn/Play orders.

CIF Concussion Packet

CIF Concussion Info Sheet

If your student has a new medical diagnosis or will be undergoing any medical treatment that may interfere with their school participation and attendance, please contact us at nurse@jserra.org. All requests will be reviewed by our health and administration team for approval.

All other medical treatments or surgeries that do not require medical accommodations but still warrant notification, please email our nursing team at nurse@jserra.org.

A sports physical is required annually to tryout and participate in all athletic programs at JSerra. Eligibility for all athletic participation, sports physical forms and all other instructions can be found at the link below.

Athletic Eligibility

For all other eligibility questions and concerns please contact our athletic department directly.

Email: athletics@jserra.org 
Phone: 949-493-9307

For all students needing additional academic and learning support please visit our LAS homepage for more information.

Please direct all other questions and inquiries to our LAS team below:

Director of Learning & Academic Support:
Drew Clute
949.493.9307 Ext. 1201
dclute@jserra.org

LAS Administrative Assistant:
Nicole Roldan
949.493.9307 Ext. 1107
nroldan@jserra.org