Health Services: Updates & Reminders

Contact Information

To contact the school nurse, Ms. Williams, please call 816-412-5979.  She is in the office Monday – Friday, 7am to 4pm. She is available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your student(s), K-12.

Stay Healthy This Flu Season!

Although we’ve been experiencing some amazingly beautiful weather, it’s certain that we’re headed towards colder temperatures and into flu season.  This is a perfect time for us to remind all of our friends and families of one very important fact – HANDWASHING IS A MUST! Wash, wash, wash! Dirty hands are the easiest way to get yourself and/or someone else sick. And remember, it’s not just the simple act of washing your hands that will keep you protected.  It’s knowing the highly important times to wash your hands and being sure to wash them long enough!

We encourage everyone to visit the CDC’s website at www.cdc.gov/handwashing for more information and recommendations.

Immunizations 

All students entering a Missouri school are required to present certification from a physician or local health department indicating that the student has received all the immunizations required by Missouri law. All immunizations must be up-to-date before students are permitted to attend class. New students will be required to submit a copy of current immunizations before entering school. Returning students will be notified if any immunizations need to be up-dated. For specific information regarding state immunization requirements, please visit the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services website at www.health.mo.gov/living/wellness/immunizations/records.php.

We would like to send a special “Thank You” to our parents and guardians for their assistance in helping University Academy reach a 100% vaccination rate for the 2011-2012 school year!  Each and every one of our students is in compliance with the state of Missouri’s recommendations for immunizations. What an amazing accomplishment! We most certainly plan to stay on top of things and continue this success rate in the years to come!!

Health Services Forms

We welcome your child to the University Academy! Student health requirements are important as we partner with our families to create a safe and effective learning environment. In order for us to understand your child’s individual health needs and how we can support them while they are here at school, we are requesting you to fill out several forms and returned them to the office prior to the first day of school.  (the forms are listed below)

Emergency Health Information Form
This form contains parental, emergency, general health and medical information. Please list known allergies on this form as well as any additional health concerns you may have. (This form must be signed and turned in.)

Medication Policy
Please familiarize yourself with our medication policy for prescription medicine and over-the-counter medicine.

Over-The-Counter Medication Form
Over-The-Counter medications will be administered sparingly when indicated to make your child more comfortable and able to remain at school. With your signed permission, the school nurse or delegated staff person may administer the approved medications listed on this form. If you only want certain medications, or no medications to be given to your child, you must also indicate this on the form. (This form must be signed and turned in.)

Authorization for Medications Form
Written parental/guardian consent will be required prior to giving any prescription medicine or personally provided over-the-counter medications at school. This form is to be completed for each personally supplied medication given.

Thank you very much for your ongoing support of school and home working together for the health and safety of our students. Please feel free to contact our school nurse at any time regarding acute, chronic or exceptional health problems concerning your child. We look forward to having your child attend the University Academy!

The UA Wellness Center

Operated by Children's Mercy Hospital, the Wellness Center provides a special, professional school-based health care service for our students. More than 800 UA students are already registered with the Children's Mercy Hospital Wellness Center.

For more information regarding the Wellness Center, or to learn how to register your child , please contact the UA Wellness Center, at 816-412-5978 - or CLICK HERE to learn more about this program.