Flu and Colds: Flu and colds spread rapidly through school populations. Families can help prevent the spread of flu and colds by keeping their child(ren) at home if any of the following symptoms are present: vomiting, diarrhea, green or yellow mucus, or fever. Wildwood Academy does not have a nurse on staff. Therefore, a child who arrives at school ill, or who becomes ill during the school day, will be sent home. A parent or guardian will be notified should a child need to be taken home. The student will be kept as comfortable as possible until someone arrives to take him/her home. If a parent cannot be reached, the emergency contact person will be called.
Contagious Illnesses: Children may not attend school if they have any of the following contagious illnesses: chicken pox, measles, pink eye, SARS, or head lice. Children who have had a contagious illness may re-attend school only after they are no longer contagious. Please see enclosed information from the Halton Region Health Department.
Medical Forms and Records: In the interest of the health and wellness of all Wildwood Academy students, no child will be considered enrolled at the school until all medical and immunization forms have been completed and returned to the office. These forms are part of your registration package and must be updated as changes in your child’'s health status occur.
Medications: We understand that there may be times when children need to take medication at school. However, for the safety and well-being of all students, medication of all kinds will only be administered when accompanied by a note of parental consent. A consent form has been included for your convenience. Prescription medications must be contained in the original prescription bottle and must not be outdated. Prescription bottles must be clearly labeled with the child’'s name, dosage, time to administer, storage procedure and expiry date if applicable. Under no circumstance should any medications be administered by the child or in his/her classroom. All medications, including “over the counter” varieties, are to be kept in the office and administered by office personnel. Additionally, Wildwood Academy will not administer any medication that is not clearly labeled, in a container for a different medication, or with parental instructions that differ from the written physician’s instructions.
From time to time, students may have mild ailments, such as headaches, which can be handled at school. “Over the counter” medications such as Acetaminophen (Tylenol) will be administered only if the school has written parental permission. This information is stated on the registration forms, and a line has been designated for a parent’'s signature. Acetaminophen is available in the school office.
Allergies: Allergies are common among children. Nonetheless, allergies must be treated with the appropriate precautions to protect your child’'s health. If your child has a specific food, medication, or environmental allergy, be sure to make note of the allergy on the medical form included in your registration package. Should a new allergy arise mid-year, inform the child’'s teacher and the office immediately. Any allergy medication must meet the above-mentioned medication requirements and must be kept under lock and key in the office. So that we may best serve the needs of your child, all staff will be informed of any allergy and special medical concerns.
