Student Health Forms & Medication Needs

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All students are required to submit an updated Universal Health Certificate and Oral Health Assessment by the first day of school. Forms can be uploaded directly into student's ASPEN account (preferred) at aspen.dcps.dc.gov or emailed to shelia.roy@k12.dc.gov or 

roslyn.shields@k12.dc.gov.

Alternatively, hard copies can be submitted to your school's main office. A completed and updated Health Certificate is also required for 4th and 5th grade students to participate in DCIAA sports.

 

Whenever possible, administer medications at home. If your child needs access to medications or medical treatment during school hours, please complete the following steps:

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1. Have your medical provider complete the appropriate forms – Medication and Treatment Authorization Forms, the Asthma Action Plan and the Action Plan for Anaphylaxis. These forms are available from your school’s main office and online: https://dcps.dc.gov/node/1003562

2. Drop off the medicine and required paperwork to the school nurse. In the nurse’s absence, they can be turned into Ms. Carraway at Watkins and Ms. Shields at Peabody. Medications will not be accepted without the appropriate paperwork.

3. Communicate your child’s medical needs to their homeroom teacher. Please note that your child will not be able to receive medication during the school day (including on field trips) until steps 1 and 2 have been completed. IMPORTANT: If your child is able to self administer, please ensure that your medical provider identifies that on the form!​