Family Handbook 2019-20

School Responsibilities

The school will maintain current knowledge about the prevention and treatment of head lice and is responsible for implementing the Pediculosis Protocol.

Pediculosis Protocol ● If the parent / guardian becomes aware that the child has head lice and notifies the school, or the school identifies that a student has head lice, the School Nurse will notify 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 School 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 attendance 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 instructions by the School Nurse upon request. ● The student should be welcomed back to school as soon as possible after initial treatment is completed and checked by the School 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 confidentiality of the family.

Last Edited: August 20, 2019 Havergal College Family Handbook 2019–20

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