Family Handbook 2017-18

Pediculosis Protocol  ● If  the parent/guardian becomes aware  that  the  child has head  lice and no fies  the  school,  or  the  school  iden fies  that a  student has head  lice,  the  school nurse will no fy  the other  parents/guardians with  children  in  the  same  class or grade by email.   ● The message  from  the nurse will  request  that parents/guardians  check  their  children  for  the presence of head  lice and nits.  ● If  the  school  suspects  that a  student may be  infected,  the nurse will  contact  the  parent/guardian  to  inform  them of  the  likely presence of head  lice. The  student will be  excused  from  school  immediately  to begin  treatment; however,  if  the parent/guardian  is  unable  to pick up  the  child during  the  school day,  the  child may  remain at  school, although  close, direct head  contact with others will be quietly discouraged.   ● Students who have been excused  from a endance  in order  to be  treated  for head  lice will  be marked as  “Absent – Excused  (medical).”  ● The parent of a  student with head  lice will be provided with  treatment  instruc ons by  the  school nurse upon  request.  ● The  student  should be welcomed back  to  school as  soon as possible a er  ini al  treatment  is  completed and  checked by  the nurse  in  the Wellness Centre. Note: The Wellness Centre  opens at 8 am.  ● All efforts must be made  to minimize embarrassment  to  the  student and ensure  confiden ality of  the  family. 

Last Updated Aug. 18, 2017  Havergal College Family Handbook 2017–18

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