9- Get at least 9 hours of sleep per day
5- Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day
2- Limit screen time to no more than 2 hours per day
1- Get at least one hour of physical activity per day
0- Avoid beverages with added sugar

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Vision & hearing screenings take place every year for all 7th Grade students  and other students who are new to PWC public schools.   The screenings are a requirement in accordance with state regulations, the Virginia Department of Health.  You will be notified if the screening results indicate a potential problem that requires further evaluation by a doctor.  If you wish to have your student screened, please contact the school nurse.

School personnel cannot administer ANY medication until a form, signed by the parent is on file in the clinic of the school.   All prescription medication must also have a physician's signature. 

*All medication, prescription and over-the-counter (i.e., Tylenol, cough drops, contact lens solutions etc.) brought to the school MUST be in the original container and kept in the clinic.  An adult needs to bring the medication to school.

*Students may keep in their possession certain medications, such as prescription inhalers and Epi-pens when the need for such medication is urgent and a delay could result in a serious health event.  This is permitted, provided it is cleared through the clinic in advance, and a form is on file with a physician's signature.

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Illness or Injury Exclusion Criteria  
Regulation. 758-1

Parents are often confronted with this decision when their child complains of not feeling well. The following guidelines may be helpful but they do not cover every medical condition and does not take the place of seeking medical attention.

Fever - 100 degrees or higher - A fever is a sign of illness. A child with a temperature of 100 degrees or higher should not attend school until student has been fever free for at least 24 hours (without fever reducing medication).

Colds- Minor cold symptoms are common and usually don't interfere with school attendance. A child with thick or constant nasal discharge or constant cough should remain home.

Rash - A rash may cover the entire body or only one area. A student who has a rash of unknown origin or accompanied with a fever should not attend school.

Vomiting/Diarrhea - Student should not attend school until symptom- free for at least 24hours.

Stick neck -associated with a fever and /or a recent injury

Head injury -student should not come to school until doctor has cleared to do so.

Conjunctivitis  - pink eye, strep infections,ringworm,and impetigo are all infections and must be treated with medication for a minimum of 24hours before returning to school.

Inadequate immunizations with known disease outbreak in school.

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*Please provide the school with current emergency contact information for your child and remember to update when changes have occurred.

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Allergy Action Plan Reg. 757-2 Attachment III

Asthma Action Plan Reg. 757-5 Attachment I

Diabetic Health Treatment Plan Reg. 757-6 Attachment I

Emergencies - Illness or Injury Reg. 758-1 Attachment I

Emergency Treatment Plan Reg. 757-3 Attachment I

Health Treatment & Procedure Plan Reg. 757-3 Attachment II

Immunization Requirements Reg. 755-1 Attachment II

Medication Administration Reg. 757-4 Attachment I

Seizure Care Plan Reg. 757-7 Attachment I

SUPPORT FOR PARENTS: HEALTH INFORMATION LINKS