The Curwensville Area School District has a limited supply of over the counter medications for students in order to improve the educational environment. There are standing orders by our school physician for a very limited amount of over the counter medications. A permission slip must be signed by the parent/guardian each school year. If this signed form is not present at the school, no medication can be given. No verbal permission will be taken over the phone.

If the over the counter medication is not listed on the form or is prescription, the prescription medication form must be signed by the parent/guardian AND private physician. It can be faxed to the school by your private physician at the fax number 236-7014. Any questions on this procedure should be directed to the school nurse at the phone number 236-7603. This procedure has been updated in accordance to the new state law in the administration of medications in the school setting. All medications will be given by a licensed nurse (CSN, RN, or LPN).

Parents Please Note: Epi-pens and inhalers may be carried by students for emergency use but must first be cleared by the school nurse. An updated prescription med form must be present and updated yearly at the nurse's office. A parent/guardian and private physician signature is required.

Please start all new medications at home for the first 24 hours such as over the weekend/day off from school in order to observe your child for side effects and allergy symptoms.

Over-The-Counter Med Form.

Prescription Med Form.

All Grades- Growth screenings which include height and weight with BMI, and vision screenings by the school nurse

Hearing Screenings for grades K through 3, 7, and 11, and all life skills students

Kindergarten- Physical exam and Dental exam

Grade 3- Dental exam

Grade 6- Physical exam

Grade 7- Dental exam and Scoliosis Screening

Grade 11- Physical exam

Please Note: Dental and Physical exams may be done by the child's private physician with the forms signed and returned sometime in that school year or the school will provide a free exam by our school physician Amy Turner PA-C or school dentist Dr. Jordan.

For private physical exam form click on the link below:

private physical form

For private dental form click on the link below:

Private dental form

Parents please note:

Students entering 7th grade must have the meningitis vaccine (MCV) and Tdap vaccine.

Students entering 12th grade must now have a second meningitis vaccine (MCV).

All vaccines must be completed before the school year starts.

Immunization records may be faxed directly to the school nurse at 236-7014

Please call the school nurse at 236-7603 with any questions.

Pennsylvania's school immunization requirements can be found in 28 PA Code Ch.23 (school immunization).

immunization law

parent letter

All students must have an updated immunization record on file at the school. Kindergarten students may not be admitted without it.

Current Kindergarten Immunization Requirements:

4 doses of DPT, Td, or DTaP - 4th Dose must be on or after the 4th birthday

4 doses of Polio (IPV or OPV)

3 doses of Hepatitis B properly spaced

2 doses of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - first dose must be on or after the child's first birthday

2 doses of varicella or history of having actual chickenpox disease-first dose on or after the child's first birthday

Note: The State Health Center, Clearfield, PA - offers free immunizations to children. Call 765-0542 for an appointment.

What is a concussion? A concussion is a type of brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the way the brain normally works. Concussions can also occur from a blow to the body that causes the head to move rapidly back and forth. What should I do if my child was recently diagnosed with a concussion or had a significant hit to the head and has been having symptoms? Please contact the school nurse so that she can start your child on our "Concussion Protocol". The school nurse is the Concussion Management Team leader. Our school follows the BrainSTEPS “Return to Learn Protocol” for managing the impacts of student concussions for the initial 4 weeks after the injury. The Team helps to monitor your child’s academic progress and physical symptoms so that recommendations for accommodations can be made to your child’s teacher. The Return to Learn Protocol is a collaborative approach including the student’s physician, school administrators, teachers, counselor, athletic trainer, parent, and school nurse. When a school has a Return to Learn plan in place, students should recover faster, remain in school while recovering, not fall as far behind and experience lower stress because there is a team who understands what the student needs. When can my child return to sports or gym class? Once your child is symptom free, your child must be re-evaluated by a physician and “cleared” to return to physical activity. A note from your child’s physician must be given to the school nurse or athletic department permitting your child to return to gym class and sports. Our school athletic trainer may also clear your child if he is following them for sports. To learn more about BrainSTEPS: see the link https://brainsteps.net/home/

1. Fever of 100 degrees F or higher - return when fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen.
2. Recent vomiting/diarrhea for more than 24 hours.
3. 24 hours after starting medication for strep throat/ear infection etc.
4. Injury with discomfort not relieved by OTC pain medications such as Tylenol/Ibuprofen.
5. Live lice/or many nits - may return after treated with OTC lice shampoo
6. Fever of 100 degrees F or higher-return when fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen.
7. Rash with fever or skin sores that are draining and cannot be covered.
8. Any questions contact the school nurse at 814-236-7603.

CHIP - Pennsylvania's free or low cost health insurance program for children. https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/chip.html

The State Health Center - Clearfield, PA - offers free immunizations to children. Call 765-0542 for an appointment at their monthly clinic.

Local Shoe Bank and Food Bank - students can get free shoes/sneakers - Trinity United Methodist Church 814-765-9222

LIHEAP - helps low income families pay their heating bills. Click on https://www.pa.gov/services/dhs/apply-for-the-low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap.html or 1-866-857-7095.

PA Assoc. for the Blind - provide low cost glasses ($40.00) to children. 570-323-8194

Clearfield County Board of Assistance - 1-800-521-9218

Community Action - 1800-22-2610

Life Line Pregnancy & Infant Services - 765-3225

Healthy Kids Helpline - 1-800-986-2227

Autism Society of Pittsburgh - 412-856-7223

Lee Anorexia & Bulimia Support - 1-800-833-4404

Peer Support for Eating Disorders - 814-894-5505

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