Health Office

Natalie Hovannisian, RN

(559) 327-8756

Faviola Arvizu, LVN

(559) 327-8756      Fax (559) 327-8790

A Health Services Assistant is in the Health Office 5 days a week.  You may reach the School Nurse by leaving a message with the Health Services Assistant.  The Health Office plays an important role in the school by:

• Completing mandated vision, hearing, and dental screenings, and collecting first grade physicals, color vision screenings on kindergarten boys, and checking immunizations.
• Providing health education resources for school staff and families.
• Maintaining all health records for students.
• Contacting parents regarding illness, health problems, and excessive absences.
• Advising the staff regarding health-related conditions and/or hazards.
• Administering medications per California Education Code 49423.

Attention all 6th grade parents!  The Tdap and 2nd Varicella are required before students will be permitted to pick up their Granite Ridge schedules for 7th grade. Don’t delay. Get those appointments done early as 7th grade registration will be here before you know it! 

(559) 327-8756      Fax: (559) 327-8790

• If a student becomes ill or injured at school, he/she will receive every care and consideration.
•  Parents will be contacted for injuries of a serious nature, if too ill to remain at school, or has a rash of unknown origin.

•  Injuries which occur at home should be cared for at home.

•  The nurse is always happy to consult with parents regarding health problems.
  
• After an extended illness or injury, the student should follow up with the school nurse. 

• A fever of 100 degrees or more, vomiting, or diarrhea within the last 24 hours.
  They must be symptom free (WITHOUT the use of medications) for 24 hours. 
• If your child has been put on an antibiotic for a contagious illness, they must stay home for 24 hours after starting. 
• If your child has a sore throat along with a headache or upset stomach, these symptoms may indicate strep throat. 

In an emergency a parent will be contacted, so it is very important that the Health Office has up-to-date phone numbers of parents/guardians. 

1. Medication is given at school only when absolutely necessary for adequate treatment for a child.
2. Parents must obtain a physician's written order giving directions for the medication -- the type, dosage, the method of administration and the length of time the medication is prescribed. A "Medication at School" form is available in the school office and must be completed by a physician for prescription medication and ALL over-the-counter medication.
3. A parent authorization form granting school personnel permission to administer the drug is required therefore, the parent must sign the "Medication at School" form as well as the treating physician.
4. All medicines must be in their original pharmacy container.
5. Students may carry inhalers ONLY if there is a physician's order and the nurse has checked the inhaler.