Clinic
Welcome to the Clinic! We are dedicated to caring for our school community's health and wellness everyday, fostering the development of lifelong wellness practices, and supporting learning.
- Medication for Students
- Immunization Requirements & Information
- Allergy & Anaphylaxis
- Asthma
- Bacterial Meningitis
- Seizure Care
- Vision Resources
Medication for Students
If a student must take medication during school hours, the student’s parent must provide the medication. All prescription medication, whether prescription or nonprescription, must be kept in the nurse’s office and be administered by the nurse or another authorized district employee. Prescription medications must be brought to and picked up at the clinic by a parent or guardian where it will be inventoried with the parent or guardian. Neither prescriptions or non-prescription medications from foreign countries will be administered. When administering prescription medicines, the school district must have a written statement from a physician or dentist licensed to practice in the United States. Prescription medication will not be administered to students until the school nurse receives the written physician statement.
Nonprescription or Over The Counter (OTC) medications at the elementary school level will be kept in the nurse’s office and administered by the nurse or another authorized district employee. At this level, these medications must be brought to and picked up at the clinic by a parent or guardian where it will be inventoried with the parent or guardian. At the secondary school level, students may carry their over the counter medications, if in the original container and not shared with others. Some Intermediate level schools may request the student take their over the counter medication in the school clinic.
To make a written medication request, the Klein ISD Medication Authorization Form is available from the school clinic. If the circumstances are questionable, the school employee reserves the right to deny the parent's request. All prescriptions must be filled by a pharmacist licensed to practice in the United States At the end of the school year any leftover medicine or associated supplies not picked up by the parent will be destroyed.
This is an excerpt from the Klein ISD Student Handbook, please refer to the handbook for the full statement on medication in the school setting.
Immunization Requirements & Information
Texas school and child-care facility immunization requirements are determined by the state legislature and set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, in conjunction with the Texas Education Agency. Maintaining adequate immunization rates in schools is critical to preventing disease outbreaks and ensuring the health of Texas children.
More Information at Klein ISD Health Services & Nursing
Texas Department of State Health Services
Allergy & Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a sudden, life threatening, severe allergic reaction. The most dangerous symptoms include breathing difficulties, a drop in blood pressure or shock. While Klein ISD cannot guarantee an allergy-free environment at school, the district is committed to doing everything possible to ensure the safety of every child who has allergies.
Emergency Supplies & Prescription Medication
Campuses DO NOT have an emergency supply of epinephrine or antihistamine available to them; therefore each student is responsible for having their own prescription medication. To ensure student safety, Parents/Guardians are required to bring the medication and necessary forms to the school clinic and conference with the nurse. A selection of forms are located on this page, however your child may need additional documentation to manage their allergy.
Anaphylaxis Medication Legal Requirements
Students who are at risk for developing anaphylaxis are entitled to carry and self-administer their anaphylaxis medications (epinephrine auto-injectors) while at school or a school event, if they have met the legal requirements below:
- KISD Permission to Carry Anaphylaxis Auto Injector form completed by a licensed health care provider and parent/ guardian.
- The student must demonstrate to the licensed health care provider and to the school nurse the skill level necessary to self-administer the medication.
- The student must have a current Allergy Action plan on file with the School Nurse.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic long tem lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Students with asthma may experience wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. Sometimes asthma symptoms are mild and go away on their own or after minimal treatment with asthma medicine. Other times, you feel fine, but you still have the disease and it can flare up at any time.
Asthma Action Plan & Medication
Students with asthma should submit an annual Asthma Action Plan signed by the physician and parent. This will allow the School Nurse to monitor and manage the student’s asthma disease in accordance with your physician’s orders.
If a physician feels it is medically necessary for a student with asthma to carry and self-administer prescription asthma medication, the student must have the Klein ISD Asthma Action Plan signed by the physician and parent on file indicating this need. If you have an Asthma Action Plan other than the Klein ISD plan, the physician and parent must review and sign the Klein ISD Permission to Carry an Inhaler form.
Self-Carry Considerations
Unless an additional supply of medication is provided for storage in the school nurse’s office, parents and students must recognize that it is the student’s responsibility to carry the medication at all times. The school does not keep an emergency supply of asthma medication in stock.
Asthma Medication for Athletic Activities
Students who require asthma medication for athletic activities must also process the medication through the school nurse. If the student has permission from the physician to self-carry their asthma medication, they may do so after discussion with the school nurse. If they do not have authorization to self carry the medication, the school nurse will coordinate with the athletic coach to make sure that the students’ medication needs are met.
Bacterial Meningitis
Meningitis is an inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by viruses, parasites, fungi, and bacteria. Viral meningitis is most common and the least serious. Meningitis caused by bacteria is the most likely form of the disease to cause serious, long-term complications. It is an uncommon disease but requires urgent treatment with antibiotics to prevent permanent damage or death.
Seizure Care
Seizures are temporary changes in behavior caused by problems with the electrical and chemical activity of the brain. Seizures may look and feel different from one person to the next and what happens during a seizure depends on the area of brain affected. Epilepsy may also be called a “seizure disorder.” Seizures can be unpredictable and it is hard to tell how long they will last or what will happen during them. Some may start with minor symptoms, and then lead to a fall or a loss of consciousness; other seizures may end in just a few seconds.
Seizure Action Plan & Medication
Students with a history of seizures should submit an annual Seizure Action Plan signed by the physician and parent. This will allow the School Nurse to monitor and manage the student’s seizure activity in accordance with your physician’s orders. Student’s who require medication at school to help control seizure activity must submit the Klein ISD Medication Authorization Form in addition to the Seizure Action Plan to the School Nurse. This form can be obtained from the school nurse or located in the Seizure Action Plan Packet.
Vision Resources
Vision screening is a simple test that indicates whether a child may or may not have a vision problem. This is important, as it’s estimated 80% of learning is visual. Catching a vision problem early can have a profound effect on a child’s life.
In Klein ISD, students in Pre K, Kg, 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th grades receive vision screening. As well as any student new to Klein ISD age 4 years through 12th grade. If students do not pass the screening, they should be taken to see an eye doctor, such as an optometrist. If you need help finding an eye doctor or need a voucher for a free appointment, contact your school nurse.
Following the eye doctor appointment, it is important to provide the school nurse with information on the outcome of the visit. Returning this form to the school nurse following the appointment helps the school support the student.