Student Handbook 2017-2018

SCHOOL NURSE A school nurse is available to assist in medical emergencies. Students needing to see a nurse must report to the main office with the appropriate form filled out by their teacher , sign out, and get a nurse’s pass before going to the nurse’s station. Upon return from the nurse’s station, students should report back to the main office, sign in, and return the nurse’s pass before returning to class. SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES Four full-time registered nurses and one part-time registered nurse provide health care for Grayson County Students. The School Health Office is located in the Grayson County School Health Services Clinic, which adjoins the GCHS Campus. Services include screening, staff training, development of health care plans for students with special health needs, special education health services, preventative and primary health care, records review, health education, and wellness promotion. You may access the School Health Office at 276-773-2906. ACCIDENT/ILLNESS NOTIFICATION In case of emergency, the school will first notify the student’s parents or guardians. If they cannot be reached, the emergency phone number will be called. Emergency numbers should be given on the registration form. Please be sure to notify the people whose numbers you give your school to use in case of emergency. Please also notify your school whenever a telephone number changes. PROTECTIVE EYE DEVICES Pupils shall wear protective eye devices in those areas required by law and in areas that may be considered dangerous by the principal and division superintendent. VISITING TEACHER/SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER The visiting teacher/school social worker is a practice specialty that provides unique services to students, families, and communities in order to help students receive maximum benefits from the school program. Students are the primary focus of the educational process and are viewed by the visiting teacher/school social worker in relation to the family, school, neighborhood, and community. This individual contributes knowledge of and concern for the wide range of social, emotional, cultural, and economic differences among children, families, and communities and is experienced and trained to deal with students through parent contact, counseling students, or consulting with school personnel. VENDING MACHINES The vending machines are turned off during breakfast and during lunch. Operation Schedule for Drink/Snack Machines ON: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1:40 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. OFF: 6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:40 p.m. GLASS BOTTLES Drinks in glass containers are forbidden on school property.

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