School Nurse
Student Health at Cedar Park
Cedar Park cares about the health of our students.
Our nurse, Amy Jones at abjones@seattleschools.org, is in the building one day a week, generally Wednesdays or Thursdays. If you have any health concerns regarding your student that you wish to discuss with her, you may feel free to email her at any time and she will respond as soon as she can.
In addition to her duties of caring for ill or injured students, the nurse will give every student a vision and hearing test near the beginning of the year. She also coordinates a free flu vaccination clinic for Cedar Park Families and shares news and information regarding other free clinics (dental, etc.) with the community.
When Nurse Jones is not in the building, the office staff takes over any nursing needs. Staff will not hesitate to contact a student’s family any time they feel there is any cause for concern.
Health Policies
- Students who exhibit signs of illness (cough, congestion, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, etc.) will be cared for and supervised in the Protected Health Care Room while staff call family to come pick up their student.
- Students who are injured will be cared for in the nurse’s office while staff call family to come pick up their student, or until recovered enough to return to the classroom.
- Seattle Public Schools offers a host of information and accommodations to students with serious health conditions and needs. More information about students with health conditions.
Health Forms
SPS health forms and translations
Important Health Information
Immunizations Up to Date?
Washington State Law requires every student to provide proof of immunization compliance to attend school. If you received a letter from Health Services about immunizations your student needs for school, please make sure your student receives the immunization(s) listed in the letter or provide documents to indicate exemptions.
Send the immunization record to the school nurse or have your health care provider fax the record to the nurse.
Life-Threatening Health Conditions
If your student has a life-threatening health condition (Diabetes, Allergies, Seizure disorder, Asthma, etc.), the following items must be provided on or before the first day of school:
- Life-Saving Medication
- Medication Authorization forms
- Treatment Supplies
To ensure your student’s health and safety during the school day, Washington State Law requires that your student be excluded from school until these items are received by the school nurse. Please let your school nurse know if you have any barriers to providing these items so they can offer support.
See SPS Policy 3413 for more information regarding the exclusion process.
Annual Student Health Updates
Please report any health issue your child has that could impact safety and learning to the school nurse.
How to complete the Annual Student Health Update form:
- Visit The Source
- Complete a paper copy of the Annual Student Health Update form
- You may also contact the nurse directly by phone or email
Medication Form
Ask your health provider to complete the Authorization for Medications Taken at School.
- Each medication requires its own form
- Your health care provider must sign the form
- You must sign the form
This is required for ALL medications.
Medication
All medications must be in their original container and labeled with the student’s name. Prescription medication must have a pharmacy label.
Emergency medications must be in the building on or before the first day of school.
Check medication expiration dates! Try to get medications that will last the entire school year.
Flu Shots Help Save Lives!
Schedule a flu shot for your student and family members. Here’s how:
- Contact a School-Based Health Center (students only)
- Seek care from your healthcare provider
Watch for announcements for upcoming flu shot clinics.
Protection from Respiratory Illness
- Get vaccinated
- If you feel sick, stay home
- Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms
- Wash your hands frequently
- Keep hands away from your face
Register Your Student for a School-Based Health Center
Your student can go to any School-Based Health Center within the district. Please call the clinic to make an appointment.