Health Services

The district follows the Hennepin County Infectious Diseases in Childcare Settings and Schools guidelines when determining if a student is able to attend school. If your child will not be at school due to illness or injury, please report all illnesses or health conditions in Skyward Family Access. In addition, if your child has a fever, with a cough and/or sore throat, please call your school's attendance line.

The following are recommendations taken from the Infectious Disease Manual. The intent of exclusion is to promote a healthy school environment by preventing exposure and spread of illness. When parents are called about a child who has become ill during the school day, it is the expectation that the child will be picked up as soon as possible, preferably within one hour.

Fever
Oral temperature of 100° F or higher. The student should not return to school until fever free (without medication) for 24 hours.

Vomiting
Two or more episodes in the previous 24 hours. The student should not return to school until vomiting or urge to vomit stops or until a medical exam indicates this is not due to a communicable disease.

Diarrhea
Increased number of stools compared with a person's normal pattern, along with watery stools and/or decreased stool form. The student should not return to school until the diarrhea stops or until a medical exam indicates this is not due to a communicable disease.

Rash
Rashes may be caused by many different conditions including illness, allergies or specific skin conditions. The student should not return to school until a medical evaluation indicates the symptoms are not communicable.

Signs/Symptoms of Possible Severe Illness
Uncontrolled coughing, difficulty breathing, wheezing, unusually tired, persisted crying, unusual color (e.g. jaundice). The student may return after symptoms dissipate and/or medical evaluation determines the student is healthy and/or not communicable.

Specific Disease Exclusion CriteriaHennepin County Infectious Diseases in Childcare Settings and Schools

In order for students to enroll or remain enrolled in elementary or secondary schools, Minnesota state law (Minnesota Statute 121A.15) requires documentation of required immunizations or written proof of exemption. Students will not be allowed to start school or remain in school until the required immunization history or a signed legal exemption is provided to the district.

Information

Are Your Kids Ready for School? (Describes the minimum immunizations required the State of Minnesota.)

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Where can I go to receive vaccinations for my child?

It is best to receive vaccinations from your primary care provider, but in the event that you are unable to see your primary provider or if you do not have insurance that covers the cost of vaccinations, the Wayzata School District is a participant in the Park Nicollet Barrier Free Immunization Initiative. This program allows immunization-only visits on a same-day appointment basis, immunizes children without a doctor visit and provides immunizations with no direct charge to families. Please visit the Park Nicollet Foundation website for a complete list of participating clinics. 

You can also visit the Hennepin County Public Health Clinic if you do not have insurance coverage for vaccines.

Forms

Pupil Health Immunization Record – for students in pre-school through grade 12+. This document includes the legal exemption to school immunization.

All medications, both prescribed and Over-The-Counter (OTC), administered at school requires a medical order from a person who is a licensed authorized prescribing practitioner (physician, physician’s assistant, dentist, podiatrist, osteopath or psychiatrist). Please contact your school health office if you have questions.

Authorization for Administration of Medication at School

Asthma Health Plan

Diabetic Health Plan

Seizure Health Plan

Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Guidelines

Allergic Emergency Health Plan

Each school year, students participate in grade-level vision screening. Students also receive hearing and/or vision screening upon request from their parents or guardians or if the teacher suspects that there may be a hearing or vision concern that is affecting the student's ability to learn.

For the 2021-2022 school year, grade level screening will not be conducted. The health office will continue to screen students who have a hearing or vision concern. Please contact your school health office if you suspect that your child might benefit from hearing and/or vision screening.  

If your child does not pass any part of the hearing and vision screening, health office staff will re-screen to verify the results. If the student does not pass the second screening following the MN Department of Health guidelines, a letter will be sent home with the student outlining the findings and recommendation for follow-up with a physician.

If at any time you question your child's hearing or vision, feel free to contact the health office.

If you do not wish for your child to receive health screening, please inform your school health office.

These websites are resources for some common medical questions and conditions. They are not intended to be used for diagnosis or treatment. Always check with your medical provider with questions regarding specific treatment.

• American Academy of Pediatrics
• Minnesota Department of Health
• Centers for Disease Control
• American Diabetes Association
• The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
• Poison Control
• Emergency & Community Health Outreach
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Face coverings may prohibit the spread of the coronavirus even when the infected person is without symptoms.

• Students who are enrolled in kindergarten and above and staff are required to wear a cloth face covering, unless medically waived.
• CDC guidance regarding masks should be used in schools by students and staff.
• Face masks/shields must be worn by bus drivers as long as they do not interfere with the health and safety of the driver.
• Cloth masks should be worn on the bus for all staff and students, unless medically waived.

Masks should:

• Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face.
• Be secured with ties or ear loops.
• Allow for breathing without restriction.
• Be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to the shape.
• Cover nose, mouth, and chin.
• Not be treated as a toy.
• Be worn any time you are moving around.

As a parent or guardian, you must request permission to receive a medical exemption to the Wayzata Public Schools face covering policy (Policy 103 Face Coverings and Policy 103-R Face Coverings–Regulations). Once documentation is provided, the District will review it to determine whether the exemption will be approved. If an exemption is approved, your child will be flagged in our system, and not be required to wear a face covering. Please return this completed form to your child’s school.

Request for Face Covering Medical Exemption (PDF)