{"id":53,"date":"2018-06-07T11:55:49","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T15:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studenthealth\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T07:57:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T11:57:11","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studenthealth\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Health Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1678310874013{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #0b315b !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Student Health Services&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:42px|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff|line_height:48px&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; 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Our certified school nurses play a vital role in promoting student health, managing medical needs, and creating safe, supportive learning environments.<\/p>\n<h3>School Nurses:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide care for student illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies<\/li>\n<li>Maintain up-to-date health and immunization records<\/li>\n<li>Conduct state-mandated health screenings<\/li>\n<li>Administer prescribed medications and perform nursing procedures<\/li>\n<li>Support physicians and dentists during school-based exams<\/li>\n<li>Offer health counseling and connect families to community resources<\/li>\n<li>Deliver classroom instruction on health-related topics<\/li>\n<li>Serve as a health consultant to parents, teachers, and school staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We partner with families, educators, and healthcare providers to help every student stay healthy, thrive in school, and reach their full potential.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-file-medical&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Immunizations &amp; Physicals&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;reqim&#8221;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1715686922154{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Required Immunizations &amp; Physicals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Pennsylvania law requires all K\u201312 students to have up-to-date vaccinations.<\/strong> Students without required vaccines may be excluded from school unless a valid <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1dmfW8vM2NlRFwWAN6B891jHMWibRUaB3\/view?usp=sharing\">exemption form<\/a> is submitted.<\/p>\n<p>\u279c Submit your child\u2019s updated immunization record or <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1dmfW8vM2NlRFwWAN6B891jHMWibRUaB3\/view?usp=sharing\">exemption form<\/a> to your school&#8217;s nurse.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/face\/gethelp\/#gethelp-nurse\">Contact your school nurse<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:215-400-4920\">215-400-4920<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1751558795369{padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Immunization Requirements &amp; FAQs&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-file-medical&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1751468586426{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#F7D410&#8243;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Immunization Requirements&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1751466925243{margin-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<strong>For All Grades (K\u201312):<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) \u2013 5 doses*<br \/>\n\u2022 Polio (IPV) \u2013 4 doses**<br \/>\n\u2022 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) \u2013 2 doses<br \/>\n\u2022 Hepatitis B \u2013 3 doses<br \/>\n\u2022 Varicella (Chickenpox) \u2013 2 doses<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional for 7th Grade:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) \u2013 1 dose<br \/>\n\u2022 MCV4 (Meningococcal Conjugate) \u2013 1 dose<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional for 12th Grade:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 MCV4 (Meningococcal Conjugate) \u2013 2 doses***<\/p>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong> Fifth DTaP not required if dose #4 was given after age 4<br \/>\n** Fourth Polio dose not required if dose #3 was given after age 4<br \/>\n*** Second MCV4 not required if first dose was given after age 16[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;3 Ways to Meet Immunization Requirements&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1751466910387{margin-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\u279c <strong>Schedule a well visit<\/strong><br \/>\nTake your child to their doctor for a check-up and required vaccinations. Ask for a <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1J7dRnwWnOPhUxKr7972r8uOBJsYabn5W\/view\">Certificate of Immunization<\/a> to submit to the school.<\/p>\n<p>\u279c <strong>Provide a medical plan<\/strong><br \/>\nIf your child is still completing their vaccine schedule, <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/a\/philasd.org\/file\/d\/1dmfW8vM2NlRFwWAN6B891jHMWibRUaB3\/edit?disco=AAAADZZJ48U\">submit a Medical Certificate<\/a> from the doctor outlining the plan and timeline.<\/p>\n<p>\u279c <strong>Submit an exemption form<\/strong><br \/>\nIf your child is exempt for medical, religious, or moral\/philosophical reasons, complete and <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1dmfW8vM2NlRFwWAN6B891jHMWibRUaB3\/view?usp=sharing\">submit an Immunization Exemption Form<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;No Insurance or Doctor? Where to Go for Vaccines or Physicals&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:26px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1751466884303{padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Your child can still get the care they need before school starts:<\/p>\n<p><strong>City Health Centers<br \/>\n<\/strong>Philadelphia\u2019s Department of Public Health provides immunizations and sports physicals for school-aged children, no matter your insurance status.<br \/>\n<strong>Learn more<\/strong> \u279c <a href=\"http:\/\/www.phila.gov\/health\">www.phila.gov\/health<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Federally Qualified Health Centers<br \/>\n<\/strong>Community health centers across Philadelphia provide free or low-cost immunizations and sports physicals.<br \/>\n<strong>Find a location<\/strong> \u279c <a href=\"http:\/\/findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov\">findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Merakey Total Health<\/strong> &#8211; Provides immunizations and sports physicals on a\u00a0Sliding Fee Discount program for patients who are unable to pay for care.<br \/>\n\u279c Call <a href=\"tel:215-248-6833\">215-248-6833<\/a> or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merakeytotalhealth.org\/locations.html\">merakeytotalhealth.org<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Sports Physicals&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-football&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1751463609120{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#6DCFF6&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1751464422635{padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221;]All student athletes must have a <strong>PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (CIPPE) form<\/strong> completed by a doctor before joining any athletic competition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u279c Download a form<\/strong> in your language <a href=\"https:\/\/www.piaa.org\/assets\/web\/documents\/PIAA_CIPPE_FORMS_SECTION(S)_1_-_10(1).pdf\">English<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.piaa.org\/assets\/web\/documents\/CIPPE_Spanish_Sections%201-6.pdf\">Espa\u00f1ol<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Immunization Requirements&#8221; 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This history can be vital in case of emergency or should the need for any type of medical treatment arise while a child is in school.<\/li>\n<li>Allows the school nurse to administer Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen, or if needed Albuterol inhaler or EpiPen as prescribed by the School District\u2019s medical Officer\/pediatrician\n<ul>\n<li>Nurses cannot administer these medications without parental permission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"button default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdej4jw5iFsEccIUYrK4IUWrEdFgCRfxevgUNb8DcYlkM34Jw\/viewform?usp%3Dsf_link&amp;source=gmail-imap&amp;ust=1725299280000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Ftae6fmf5Jtj9wzn3j_Ix\">Fill Out the Form<\/a><\/div>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Commonly Requested Forms for Parents &amp; Students&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; 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custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758815182226{padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, the School District of Philadelphia is providing information developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health on Type I diabetes to the families of all enrolled students.<\/p>\n<p><em>Read more in your language<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1NrewU3OQ1BBUOYrNjuDM7UPNJK0t0YaS\/view?usp=drive_link\">English<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/10K7q1zMDdPHZ2RMe-lNlCb7gmF221EwW\/view?usp=drive_link\">\u6c49\u8bed<\/a> |\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1XT9T9hNioCk6qP_0rGsTJaA4Y5NUcHV-\/view?usp=drive_link\">Portugu\u00eas<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1esNuHJ4oGGxwMhZ8p3J0ktcz1zdRIG7V\/view?usp=drive_link\">\u0420\u0443\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0439<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1V22H7O4qUEJHyxJyzI8zCuyHRZ9j1Ij7\/view?usp=drive_link\">SHQIP<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1XpImAiDskSwuYxTKYXX3B92s8jiJHgPj\/view?usp=drive_link\">\u1781\u17d2\u1798\u17c2\u179a<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/17DNVxDMqIPE7vgMbOXgQa9XQS5dNMPb3\/view?usp=drive_link\">Fran\u00e7ais<\/a> |<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Io96UgkyMGVcdHaYpJNKVk1ptuKnKHw_\/view?usp=drive_link\">\u00a0Krey\u00f2l Ayisyen<\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1WRX4PDYbWX-Wfy4DuQHs4ShME_pBKJDF\/view?usp=drive_link\">\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Type 1 Diabetes Information<\/h3>\n<p>This type 1 diabetes information was developed pursuant to the Pennsylvania School Code (24 P.S.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1414.12) and is for school entities and nonpublic schools to provide to parents and guardians of incoming elementary school students and students entering grade six, beginning with the 2025- 2026 School Year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Type 1 diabetes in children is an autoimmune disease that can be fatal if untreated, and the guidance provided in this information sheet is intended to raise awareness about this disease.<\/p>\n<h3>Description<\/h3>\n<h4>Type 1 diabetes usually develops in children and young adults but can occur at any age<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Type 1 diabetes can appear at any age, but it generally appears at two noticeable The first peak occurs in children between 4 and 7 years old. The second is in children between 10 and 14 years old (<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/type-1-diabetes\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20353011#%3A~%3Atext%3DType%201%20diabetes%20can%20appear%20at%20any%20age%2C%20but%20it%2C10%20and%2014%20years%20old\">Mayo Clinic<\/a><\/u>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Type 1 diabetes affects insulin production<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Normally the body turns the carbohydrates in food into glucose (blood sugar), the basic fuel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>for the body\u2019s cells.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The pancreas makes insulin, a hormone that moves glucose from the blood into the<\/li>\n<li>In type 1 diabetes, the body\u2019s pancreas stops making insulin, and blood glucose levels<\/li>\n<li>Over time, glucose can reach dangerously high levels in the blood, which is called hyperglycemia.<\/li>\n<li>Untreated hyperglycemia can result in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which is a life- threatening complication of diabetes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Risk Factors Associated with Type 1 Diabetes<\/h3>\n<p>It is recommended that children displaying warning signs and symptoms associated with type 1 diabetes described below, should be screened (tested) for the disease by their health care provider.<\/p>\n<h4>Risk Factors<\/h4>\n<p>Researchers do not completely understand why some people develop type 1 diabetes and others do not. However, having a family history of type 1 diabetes can increase the likelihood of developing type 1 diabetes. Other factors might play a role in developing type 1 diabetes, including environmental triggers such as viruses. Type 1 diabetes is not caused by diet or lifestyle choices.<\/p>\n<p>Warning Signs and Symptoms Associated with Type 1 Diabetes and Diabetic Ketoacidosis Warning signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes in children develop quickly, in a few weeks or<\/p>\n<p>months, and can be severe. If your child displays the warning signs below, contact your child\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>primary health care provider or pediatrician for a consultation to determine if screening your child for type 1 diabetes is appropriate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased thirst<\/li>\n<li>Increased urination, including bed-wetting after toilet training<\/li>\n<li>Increased hunger, even after eating<\/li>\n<li>Unexplained weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Feeling very tired<\/li>\n<li>Blurred vision<\/li>\n<li>Very dry skin<\/li>\n<li>Slow healing of sores or cuts<\/li>\n<li>Moodiness, restlessness, irritability, or behavior changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>DKA is a complication of untreated type 1 diabetes. DKA is a medical emergency. Symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fruity breath<\/li>\n<li>Dry\/flushed skin<\/li>\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting<\/li>\n<li>Stomach pains<\/li>\n<li>Trouble breathing<\/li>\n<li>Confusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Type 1 Diabetes Treatments<\/h4>\n<p>There are no known ways to prevent type 1 diabetes. Once type 1 diabetes develops, medication is the only treatment. If your child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, their health care provider will be able to help develop a treatment plan. Your child\u2019s health care provider may refer your child to an endocrinologist, a doctor specializing in the endocrine system and its disorders, such as diabetes.<\/p>\n<p>Contact your child\u2019s school nurse, school administrator, or health care provider if you have questions.<\/p>\n<h1>References<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/about\/about-type-1-diabetes.html\">Centers For Disease Control and Prevention: About Type 1 Diabetes<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<li><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chop.edu\/conditions-diseases\/type-1-diabetes\">Children\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia: Type 1 Diabetes<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<li><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/type-1-diabetes\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20353011#%3A~%3Atext%3DType%201%20diabetes%20can%20appear%20at%20any%20age%2C%20but%20it%2C10%20and%2014%20years%20old\">Mayo Clinic<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<li><u><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/000305.htm\">Medline Plus: National Library of Medicine; Type 1 Diabetes<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Resources&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-circle-info&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752015167095{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#47AAD8&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752014671513{padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Medicine Safety\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nTo prevent accidental overdoses and promote wellness, families are urged to keep all medicines\u2014especially opioids\u2014locked away and out of reach.<br \/>\n\u279c<a href=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/blog\/up-and-away-keeping-kids-safe\/\">Learn how to keep your home safe<\/a> and support your child\u2019s health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mental Health Resources<\/strong><br \/>\nFind free support, counseling, and tools to care for your mental well-being.<br \/>\n\u279c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/prevention\/#resources\">View Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vaping Resources<\/strong><br \/>\nGet free tools, tips, and support to help quit vaping.<br \/>\n\u279c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/prevention\/#vaperesources\">View Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Virtual Health Forums<br \/>\n<\/strong>\u279c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@studenthealthservices-sdp\/videos\">View past Student Health forum recordings\u00a0<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-tooth&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Dental Clinic&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;dentalclinic&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; gap=&#8221;15&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1764334555694{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716989595489{border-color: #e0e0e0 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h1>Children&#8217;s Dental Clinic<\/h1>\n<p>All K-12th-grade district students are eligible to visit the clinic. Walk-ins Welcome.[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Services&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-tooth&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752666095719{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#F7D410&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752666079230{padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Dental Screenings<\/li>\n<li>Checkups and Cleanings<\/li>\n<li>Fluoride and Sealants<\/li>\n<li>Fillings, Crowns, and Extractions Emergency Care<\/li>\n<li>Oral Health Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Location&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-school&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752666479231{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#6DCFF6&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1764334657189{padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/s6dAuFgjdhDZfT529\"><strong>W.D. Kelley Elementary<\/strong><br \/>\n1601 N 28th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Hours:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Monday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm<\/li>\n<li>Friday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u279c Call<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:215-707-0231\">215-707-0231<\/a> to make an appointment[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1nRaIpuTEkpPPjEzHKog1IL8zgBQaMJE8\/view?usp=sharing\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studenthealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/854\/2024\/05\/Screen-Shot-2024-05-29-at-9.37.09-AM.png\" alt=\"Childrens dental clinic flyer\" width=\"212\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studenthealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/854\/2024\/05\/Screen-Shot-2024-05-29-at-9.37.09-AM.png 1626w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studenthealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/854\/2024\/05\/Screen-Shot-2024-05-29-at-9.37.09-AM-233x300.png 233w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studenthealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/854\/2024\/05\/Screen-Shot-2024-05-29-at-9.37.09-AM-797x1024.png 797w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studenthealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/854\/2024\/05\/Screen-Shot-2024-05-29-at-9.37.09-AM-768x987.png 768w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studenthealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/854\/2024\/05\/Screen-Shot-2024-05-29-at-9.37.09-AM-1195x1536.png 1195w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studenthealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/854\/2024\/05\/Screen-Shot-2024-05-29-at-9.37.09-AM-1593x2048.png 1593w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1nRaIpuTEkpPPjEzHKog1IL8zgBQaMJE8\/view?usp=sharing\"><br \/>\nDownload a Flyer<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-hospital&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Wellness Centers&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;wellnesscenter&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738442227767{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692991365753{border-radius: 3px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752584826636{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9422 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studenthealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/854\/2025\/02\/WC_Logo_generic.png\" alt=\"Logo for The School District of Philadelphia Wellness Centers, featuring text and an icon of a stethoscope wrapped around an apple with a medical cross.\" width=\"369\" height=\"98\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studenthealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/854\/2025\/02\/WC_Logo_generic.png 2972w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studenthealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/854\/2025\/02\/WC_Logo_generic-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studenthealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/854\/2025\/02\/WC_Logo_generic-1024x272.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studenthealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/854\/2025\/02\/WC_Logo_generic-768x204.png 768w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studenthealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/854\/2025\/02\/WC_Logo_generic-1536x408.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studenthealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/854\/2025\/02\/WC_Logo_generic-2048x544.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 369px) 100vw, 369px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>School-Based Wellness Centers (SBWCs)<\/h2>\n<p><strong><em>Keeping Students Healthy, in School and Ready to Learn<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SBWCs provide students with easy access to physical, behavioral, and preventive health services\u2014right at school. This helps students stay in class and reduces the need for families to miss work.<\/p>\n<p>All services are provided by trusted clinical partners who are committed to quality and service to their communities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;20&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752581388696{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Locations&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-school&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752507760477{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#E65E25&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752604736130{padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Select a Location<\/strong> below for more information.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bartram.philasd.org\/wellness-center\/\">Bartram High School<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/building21.philasd.org\/wellness-center\/\">Building 21 High School<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/girlshs.philasd.org\/wellness-center\/\">Philadelphia High School for Girls<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vaux.philasd.org\/wellness-center\/\">Vaux High School<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wphs.philasd.org\/wellness-center\/\">West Philadelphia High School<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Services are only available to students enrolled at these schools.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>More locations coming soon. All services are provided by trusted clinical partners.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Services&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-stethoscope&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752507802535{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#F7D410&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752584891689{padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221;]Services are available with parent or guardian consent, regardless of insurance status.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sports and school physicals<\/li>\n<li>Immunizations and care for minor illnesses or chronic conditions<\/li>\n<li>Asthma, diabetes, and chronic condition support<\/li>\n<li>Behavioral health screenings and counseling<\/li>\n<li>Sexual health counseling and care<\/li>\n<li>Nutrition and healthy weight guidance<\/li>\n<li>Help enrolling in health insurance and public benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Support for Families&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-comment-medical&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752583624047{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#6DCFF6&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752583576924{padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Help with public benefits<\/li>\n<li>Health workshops<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to join the school\u2019s Wellness Advisory Council<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-image-portrait&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Mandated Health Screenings&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;healthscreen&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;15&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1715686913854{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<h1><strong>Mandated Health Screenings Performed in School<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Keeping your child healthy is essential to their educational success. The School District of Philadelphia takes this responsibility very seriously. And, we acknowledge that we are best able to serve all students equally well when we establish strong working relationships with parents and the community.<\/p>\n<p>The Pennsylvania Public School Code requires specific health screenings, based on grade level, to be provided for all students in Pennsylvania. These are considered screenings and are not to be a substitute for regular checkups with a pediatrician.<\/p>\n<p>School nurses will perform the following health screenings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Growth Screening (height and weight)-All grades K-12<\/li>\n<li>Vision Screening \u2013All grades K-12<\/li>\n<li>Hearing Screening \u2013Grades K, 1,2,3,7,11<\/li>\n<li>Scoliosis Screening (curvature of the back)-Grade 6,7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Partner Health Care Services<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In addition to the screenings provided by the school nurse, The School District of Philadelphia has partnered with various health care providers to provide services for children who may have a difficult time obtaining the services they need to reach their optimal health. These health care providers may offer services to your child during the school year through their school. Parents will be required to complete a written consent form prior to their child receiving services from any Health Care Provider working with the School District.<\/p>\n<p>The School District will provide complete information to parents\/guardians regarding the services being offered, schedule for services and a follow up report of the service provided. Please contact your school nurse if you have any concerns or questions regarding the Partner Health Care Services.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-head-side-cough&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Student Illness &amp; Attendance&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;healthattend&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;15&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1715686913854{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2>Student Illness &amp; Attendance<\/h2>\n<p>Your child should attend school if they are generally healthy, well and able to participate in their usual day-to-day activities. To provide a healthy school environment for students, the following guidance has been prepared to assist families in making the best decision for their child\u2019s health and school attendance.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If your child is not feeling well and you are uncertain about sending them to school, it is best to keep them home and observe them for worsening symptoms.<\/li>\n<li>When you make the decision to keep your child home, notify the school secretary or nurse of their absence and what type of symptoms or illness they have.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your child home until their symptoms are not present or have improved and they have no diarrhea, vomiting or fever (without taking fever-reducing medications) for at least 24 hours.<\/li>\n<li>If your child\u2019s symptoms are not improving or are getting worse, visit the doctor.<\/li>\n<li>Once your child\u2019s symptoms have improved or are no longer present and they have no diarrhea, vomiting or fever (without taking fever-reducing medications) for at least 24 hours they should return to school for in-person learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is general guidance and school nurses may use clinical judgment to determine whether or not to exclude a student due to illness. This guidance does not cover all situations.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bed Bugs &#8211; <\/strong>If a bedbug is found on a student, the parent\/caregiver will be notified. The student\u2019s clothes and belongings may be examined for bedbugs. Parents\/caregivers should dry clothes in high heat or place them in a plastic bag to destroy the bugs. Students will not be excluded or dismissed early from school for bed bugs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>COVID-19 &#8211; <\/strong>Students may return to school when they are feeling well, symptoms are not present or have improved and are fever-free for 24 hours without taking fever-reducing medication. Wear a well-fitted mask 5 days after returning to school.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Colds\/Flu\/RSV <\/strong>&#8211; Students need to remain home if they have an excessive runny nose, excessive coughing, difficulty breathing, fever, or looks or acts very ill.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diarrhea<\/strong> &#8211; If a student has diarrhea 2 times in a day, they should remain home until the diarrhea stops and there are no signs of illness. If the student wears diapers, they need to remain home until the diarrhea stops. (for those children without a known medical condition)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ear Infection<\/strong> &#8211; Students who complain of ear pain should be evaluated by a doctor. Early treatment can help prevent damage to the ear which can result in hearing loss. Students will not be excluded or dismissed early unless with other concerning symptoms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eye Infection<\/strong> &#8211; Eye redness with drainage or watering of the eyes requires assessment by a doctor to determine the cause of the possible eye infection or eye injury. Students should be excluded if the eye is red\/pink with white\/yellow discharge. Students need to remain home until treated with medication for at least 24 hours or eyes are no longer red with discharge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fever<\/strong> &#8211; Students should be excluded from school if they have a fever (temperature at or above 100.4oF). Students may return to school when they are fever-free for 24 hours without taking fever-reducing medication.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headache<\/strong> &#8211; Students can remain in school unless unable to participate or other concerning symptoms. Return to school when symptoms resolve. If severe headache with a stiff neck or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately for evaluation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Head Lice<\/strong> &#8211; If a student has active head lice, the parent\/caregiver will be notified. The student should be treated at home. Students will not be excluded or dismissed early from school for head lice. Head lice checks of students without symptoms are not required or recommended.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rash <\/strong>&#8211; Students may remain at school unless rash has oozing\/open areas that cannot be covered. Student needs to stay at home or be sent home if the rash is accompanied by a fever, behavior changes, feeling ill or severe itch. If student has been diagnosed with impetigo, scabies or ringworm, they may return to school once treatment is started.<\/li>\n<li><strong>School Injuries<\/strong> &#8211; The nurse or other school staff will assess the injury, administer first aid, and notify parents as soon as possible, as to the type and status of injury.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serious Injuries and Surgeries<\/strong> &#8211; The school nurse is to be notified when a student has sustained a serious injury or has had surgery.<strong> A note from the doctor must describe any limitations or special needs when the student is cleared to return to school.<\/strong> Possible modifications to school schedule, physical activity, and mobility in the school should be evaluated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sore Throat\/ Strep Throat <\/strong>&#8211; Student needs to stay home if they cannot swallow, have excessive drooling, difficulty breathing, fever or behavior change. Student needs to be treated with antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to school if there is a positive throat culture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stomachache <\/strong>&#8211; Students should be excluded with severe pain causing doubling over, crying, screaming, abdominal injury, diarrhea, vomiting, looks and acts ill. Students may return to school when pain resolves and\/or is symptom free.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vomiting<\/strong> &#8211; Students are to remain at home if they have vomited within the past 24 hours. For a student who has one occurrence of vomiting at school, they may remain at school if there are no other signs or symptoms of illness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/hip.phila.gov\/document\/613\/SchoolDistrictManual_2018.pdf\/\">Philadelphia Department of Public Health Yellow Book<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-comment-medical&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Promoting Adolescent Student Health&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;pash&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;20&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1715686936390{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>About the PASH Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4377 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studenthealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/854\/2021\/09\/1-1024x683-1-e1764336630539.png\" alt=\"PASH logo Promoting Adolescent Student Health\" width=\"296\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studenthealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/854\/2021\/09\/1-1024x683-1-e1764336630539.png 730w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studenthealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/854\/2021\/09\/1-1024x683-1-e1764336630539-300x182.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/>Promoting Adolescent Student Health (PASH) is a five-year grant that works to reduce youth risk behaviors that lead to unintended pregnancy, STIs, and HIV via three core strategies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">Sexual Health Education- Helps adolescents acquire the knowledge and skills to prevent HIV, STIs, and unintended pregnancy<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">Sexual Health Services- Increase students\u2019 access to key preventive key Sexual Health Services<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">Safe and Supportive Environments \u2013 Focuses on factors within school and family environments that act as protective factors and reduce the risk of HIV, STIs, and unintended pregnancy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; gap=&#8221;20&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1715687051894{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1693313513657{border-right-width: 3px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;border-right-color: #e0e0e0 !important;border-right-style: dotted !important;border-radius: 3px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4>Our mission is to empower and educate our community to make informed decisions about their sexual health and create a safe and supportive environment for all.<\/h4>\n<p>PASH provides access to evidence-based curriculum, technical assistance, workshops, and professional development to students, teachers, staff and parents on topics such as HIV\/AIDS prevention, safer sex, LGBTQ+ support, healthy relationships, parent\/child communication and peer mediation.<\/p>\n<p>While any school in the District can request support from the PASH program, initiatives are focused on 17 Priority Schools &#8211; 16 high schools and 1 middle school.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;View a List of Priority Schools&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Academy of Palumbo<\/li>\n<li>Ben Franklin High School<\/li>\n<li>Roberto Clemente Middle School<\/li>\n<li>Samuel Fels High School<\/li>\n<li>Horace Furness High School<\/li>\n<li>Philadelphia High School for Girls<\/li>\n<li>Abraham Lincoln High School<\/li>\n<li>Jules E Mastbaum Area Vocational High School<\/li>\n<li>Martin Luther King Jr. High School<\/li>\n<li>Motivation High School<\/li>\n<li>Overbrook High School<\/li>\n<li>Parkway Center City Middle College<\/li>\n<li>Paul Robeson High School<\/li>\n<li>Science Leadership Academy<\/li>\n<li>South Philadelphia High School<\/li>\n<li>The LINC<\/li>\n<li>West Philadelphia High School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Health Resource Centers&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]The Health Resource Centers (HRCs) are part of the Sexual Health Services strategy of the PASH grant to increase student access to key preventive sexual health services, strengthen staff capacity and engage parents and community partners.<\/p>\n<p>Services offered by the HRCs are free\u00a0 and accessible to all students.<\/p>\n<p>HRC Services include:<br \/>\n1. Counseling and education around abstinence, sexual and reproductive health, decision making, and sexuality.<br \/>\n2. Making available safer sex materials.<br \/>\n3. Screening for gonorrhea, chlamydia and pregnancy, as permitted by site.<br \/>\n4. Referrals to school and community-based resources,<br \/>\nincluding referrals to sexual and reproductive health care services and mental<br \/>\nand behavioral health services.<\/p>\n<p>Visit one of the sites below for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have you recently visited an HRC?<\/strong> Select your language to rate your experience.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfof1vsz2XBby-cpC0nUFiwt0LQPKwFWszdmlwOtHPyXevwPQ\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">English<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfczs3pg1-HdLH9YE6l-j3aDF6poH5_cSz5XYQV989OqMHoaA\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">Espa\u00f1ol<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc01u2tQnfmwoBW7J6kVWu77vnKii_ePDZUR4lMKzCFgUgD9Q\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">\u6c49\u8bed<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScNL2oe5GnV9l9eOgqEesKntNRpC_7uazkH3p52wgTPinE4xA\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">Vi\u1ec7t<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSf3gsatUckvHDV_Xd8KDOBq3e3Bzs6w5_GE-xPNU4jyWo5kwA\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">Portugu\u00eas<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc3n_f5VKy6z8Zr4NU_rkBTxFrWYoomWp4ZZ9rWf6A6rfLbhQ\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">\u0420\u0443\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0439<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfRYTAxsMI3g7l5_FdeAoRFOLhR684Sy8B8Rm4XRKUhCV0ZfQ\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">SHQIP<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSegmIu3JcXhOjz9N8c8GEnoY4GQV3L_TBKAOUDQRXYG9jv0Eg\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">\u1781\u17d2\u1798\u17c2\u179a<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeme-m2zDpLi5QDQODPEl-P38mDGc9IkXXhZEf7WvinFXFVsQ\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">Fran\u00e7ais<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSd7a7JdT6Nf6W_L_jUrlVlaFk899p3S18oYFQXQK4DicO4deQ\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Health Resource Center Locations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Bartram High School<\/li>\n<li>Building 21<\/li>\n<li>Central High School<\/li>\n<li>Roberto Clemente Middle School<\/li>\n<li>Crossroads Accelerated Academy<\/li>\n<li>The Murrell Dobbins Career and Technical High School<\/li>\n<li>Thomas A. Edison High School<\/li>\n<li>Samuel Fels High School<\/li>\n<li>Frankford High School<\/li>\n<li>Furness High School<\/li>\n<li>George Washington High School<\/li>\n<li>Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center<\/li>\n<li>The LINC<\/li>\n<li>Martin Luther King High School<\/li>\n<li>Jules E. Mastbaum High School<\/li>\n<li>Northeast High School<\/li>\n<li>Paul Robeson High School<\/li>\n<li>South Philadelphia High School<\/li>\n<li>Philadelphia High School for Girls<\/li>\n<li>Philadelphia Learning Academy \u2013 South<\/li>\n<li>Vaux High School<\/li>\n<li>West Philadelphia High School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;PASH Material Review Board&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]The School District of Philadelphia\u2019s School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is a group composed of parents of school district students, employees of the school district and individuals from health, social service and community-based organizations. This group advises the school district on various health topics in order to promote a coordinated school health program.<\/p>\n<p>A subsection of the SHAC is the Materials Review Board. The Materials Review Board (MRB) is required to review and approve non-core related health materials including ALL sexual health related materials PRIOR to use with district students.<\/p>\n<h4>The MRB process is as follows:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Submit ALL Sexual Health Related materials to the PASH Program via email: pash@philasd.org or in-person delivery: Central Office, Suite 374 \u2013 Student Health Services<\/li>\n<li>Materials will be submitted to the MRB queue.<\/li>\n<li>Submitted materials will be reviewed online and\/or at the monthly SHAC meeting.<\/li>\n<li>Submitters will be notified of the outcome of the review.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The online review process, from submission to decision notification, is 21- 30 days. SHAC members reserve the right to request any materials be reviewed at a monthly SHAC meeting. Submitters also have the option to present their materials at a SHAC meeting, the length of this process is dependent on the date of the next scheduled meeting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step-by-step process:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studenthealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/854\/2019\/05\/MRB-Review-Process.pdf\">MRB Process<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"button default\"><strong>Link Text<\/strong><\/div>\n<h4>What do I need to include in my submission?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A brief description of the organization\/program<\/li>\n<li>All documents submitted must be a Word document, PDF, or JPEG\/PNG.<\/li>\n<li>Any supplemental information for consideration, such as links, videos, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Name, title, and phone number of contact person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>How many materials can I submit at one time?<\/h4>\n<p>Up to 6 submitted documents will be considered for online review each month.<\/p>\n<h4>How can I get involved with SHAC?<\/h4>\n<p>Email <a href=\"mailto:PASH@philasd.org\">PASH@philasd.org<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey (YRBSS)&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]As part of the Promoting Adolescent Student Health (PASH) grant, the Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE) administers the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) every other year.<\/p>\n<p>The YRBS monitors six health behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death, disability, and social problems among youth and adults:<\/p>\n<p>1) behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence<br \/>\n2) tobacco use<br \/>\n3) alcohol and other drug use<br \/>\n4) sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease<br \/>\n5) unhealthy dietary behaviors; and<br \/>\n6) inadequate physical activity<\/p>\n<p>The YRBS includes a nationally representative sample of 9th- through 12th-grade students and is conducted every two years, typically during the spring semester. The survey is completely anonymous and voluntary.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, explore our selected resources below or visit the CDC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyyouth\/data\/yrbs\/index.htm\">YRBS site<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yrbs-explorer.services.cdc.gov\/\">National Results Explorer (2019)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1g3FHRwK3r-TCXrL9r8vgOgFByIt2fiik&amp;usp=drive_fs\">SDP Results Report (2019)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1rFbiypGiXPBdYr8g_l0deeCG0_xZgnzK\/view\">YRBS Fact Sheet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/research\/2021\/10\/21\/summary-of-student-responses-from-the-2021-philadelphia-youth-risk-behavior-survey\/\">Summary of Student Responses from the 2021 Philadelphia Youth Risk Behavior Survey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/research\/2020\/11\/09\/findings-from-student-responses-to-questions-about-mental-health-and-suicide-from-the-2019-philadelphia-youth-risk-behavior-survey\/\">Findings from Student Responses to Questions about Mental Health and Suicide from the 2019 Philadelphia Youth Risk Behavior Survey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/research\/2020\/08\/18\/youth-risk-behavior-survey-selected-results-from-the-school-district-of-philadelphia\/\">Youth Risk Behavior Survey: Selected Results from the School District of Philadelphia\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_btn title=&#8221;Staff Resources&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; color=&#8221;green&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-copy&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.philasd.org%2Femployees%2F%23studenthealthstaff&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-book-medical&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Health &amp; Safety Protocols&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;healthprotocols&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;20&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1715686980356{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1693257826429{border-radius: 3px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>General Health &amp; Safety Guidance<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Stay up to date with all vaccines and immunizations&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Vaccines are the best protection to prevent your child from getting sick and spreading disease to others<\/li>\n<li>Certain vaccines are required to attend school (unless there is an approved exemption on file). In addition, other vaccines like the flu, COVID and HPV vaccine are recommended. Talk to your doctor if you have questions about vaccines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Stay home when sick&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Keep your child home until their symptoms are not present or have improved and they have no diarrhea, vomiting or fever (without taking fever-reducing medications) for at least 24 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Talk to the school nurse and let them know your child is sick<br \/>\nIf your child has COVID symptoms, test your child and have them remain home until their symptoms are not present or have improved and they have no diarrhea, vomiting or fever for at least 24 hours. When your child returns to school they should wear a well-fitted mask for 5 days.<\/li>\n<li>If your child\u2019s symptoms are not improving or are getting worse, visit the doctor.<\/li>\n<li>Consider wearing a well-fitted mask to prevent the spread of respiratory viral illnesses<\/li>\n<li>Once your child\u2019s symptoms have been improving or are no longer present AND they are fever free without fever reducing medications for at least 24 hours they should return to school for in-person learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Practice good hand hygiene&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Wash hands often with soap and water, or hand sanitizer for at least 20 seconds<\/li>\n<li>Teach your child to cover their cough and sneezes with a tissue. If tissue is not available, cough into your elbow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Visit your primary care provider and dentist regularly&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>If you need a primary care provider, you can make an appointment at the<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.phila.gov%2Fservices%2Fmental-physical-health%2Fcity-health-centers%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMia.Renwick%40phila.gov%7Cdbdce4f76ffb47a660c608dc3de9c2a4%7C2046864f68ea497daf34a6629a6cd700%7C0%7C0%7C638453322436264291%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Egza22r3O2K6uZM5XpmyAde1HUQCKut20%2BVqmX6hAJ8%3D&amp;reserved=0\"> city health centers <\/a>by calling (215) 685-2933 or visit a <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.phila.gov%2Fdocuments%2Flist-of-federally-qualified-health-centers%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMia.Renwick%40phila.gov%7Cdbdce4f76ffb47a660c608dc3de9c2a4%7C2046864f68ea497daf34a6629a6cd700%7C0%7C0%7C638453322436273875%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ypiRePglu8vnvg96jq28FksTUlE%2B5EjZvXCv%2F8Iq4oo%3D&amp;reserved=0\">federally qualified health center<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Some children with chronic medical conditions may need to visit the primary care provider more frequently. Your doctor will help manage your child\u2019s medical condition to keep them healthy and decrease the need for emergency department visits.<\/li>\n<li>Get a yearly physical and dental examination and give a copy of the records to the school nurse.<\/li>\n<li>If you need help getting health insurance visit a <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.phila.gov%2Fprograms%2Fbenephilly%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMia.Renwick%40phila.gov%7Cdbdce4f76ffb47a660c608dc3de9c2a4%7C2046864f68ea497daf34a6629a6cd700%7C0%7C0%7C638453322436280983%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MFCSJTpVWIlQg5EuzLUqg%2FvR958tHaRr9vGYeouoR90%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Benephilly Center<\/a>.\n<ul>\n<li>Almost all children in Philadelphia are eligible for health insurance<\/li>\n<li>Health insurance makes it easier for your child to get the health care they need, and it helps with the cost of provider visits and prescribed medications.<\/li>\n<li>The Benephilly benefits navigator is available to help families sign-up for health insurance in-person every Wednesday from 9:00 am &#8211; 3:00 pm at the Family Welcome Center at 440 North Broad Street. Walk-ins are welcome!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_column_text]In general, the more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/respiratory-viruses\/prevention\/index.html\"><strong>prevention strategies<\/strong><\/a> you follow, the better protected you and others around you will be from getting sick.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2>Health &amp; Safety Protocols<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1LmmrAHnmNRurZKhEQf1-1HGz9Kkff74N&amp;usp=drive_fs\">View the District Health and Safety Plan<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><strong>Updated COVID-19 Guidance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Effective April 1, 2024, the School District will no longer require a 5-day isolation period for those who test positive for COVID-19. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This shift to treating COVID-19 like other respiratory viral illnesses is in alignment with guidance from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH), and comes as the data in our region has shown greater immunity against the virus, with declining hospitalizations and deaths. That said, it is still important to be careful. Students and staff who test positive for COVID-19 should still take the following precautions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay home if you have symptoms and remain home until are symptom-free and fever-free for at least 24 hours (without medication).<\/li>\n<li>Wear a well-fitted mask for 5 days after their return to school.<\/li>\n<li>Practice good hygiene \u2013 wash hands regularly with soap and water or hand sanitizer, and cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue.<\/li>\n<li>Parents\/guardians should notify the school or school nurse if their child tests positive for COVID-19 or is diagnosed with any contagious illness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the event of a school-wide or classroom outbreak, impacted students and families will continue to be notified.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-kit-medical&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Health Insurance &amp; Food Assistance&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;insuranceres&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;20&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1715686946968{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692991365753{border-radius: 3px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775476589521{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2>Health Insurance &amp; Food Assistance Resources<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Get Free Help Applying for Health Insurance&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Student Health Services and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phila.gov\/programs\/benephilly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BenePhilly<\/a> offer free benefits screenings and application assistance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appointments available at:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>District Office 440 N. Broad St.<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Select your language to register:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/tUzPapjGEBiCmixR8\">English<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/L49wa2anYkFJ3WEY7\">Shqip<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/ECpqPCw8NSKJKaNAA\">\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a\u0629\u00a0<\/a>|<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/zYqJr1FqsFNmbUeq7\">\u00a0\u6c49\u8bed<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/jHcgNaXbSwfr59Y77\">Fran\u00e7ais<\/a>\u00a0|<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/uPejpdggMV92fdMMA\">\u00a0\u1781\u17d2\u1798\u17c2\u179a\u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/Sz3BsBEtuyooT5KZ9\">Portugu\u00eas<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/vTHqEoiFRREZRN346\">\u0420\u0443\u0441\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0439<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/Assd2gYCYE9R8Fhw6\">Espa\u00f1ol\u00a0<\/a>|<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/ZPov4k8QqtQfELtW8\">\u00a0Vi\u1ec7t<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>John H. Webster Elementary (3400 Frankford Ave)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Select your language to register:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/VMAPJphGrAHqRe8v8\">English<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/4FS8LNoePVeEJJes5\">Shqip<\/a>\u00a0|<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfvzkLzpCIm7dN34UbrPij_XduCIexAtCA3HdI2pAZN9NLGZA\/viewform\">\u00a0\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a\u0629<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/C6ENEc8rTAPonQi3A\">\u6c49\u8bed<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/9xDpe71wGvU7ZCbx8\">Fran\u00e7ais<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/Mo7MCxMUWnBcFNpWA\">\u1781\u17d2\u1798\u17c2\u179a\u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/Ab9K5EMN5Ay8AcCd6\">Portugu\u00eas<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/hgxbvK9ZgW6WMdME7\">\u0420\u0443\u0441\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0439<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/b5ynsBi3F3hxJy4E7\">Espa\u00f1ol\u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/9Hex2CQg6as53fGp6\">Vi\u1ec7t<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Need help with food, utilities, or college costs?<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.phila.gov\/programs\/benephilly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BenePhilly<\/a> offers free support applying for public benefits. <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1uPDumu7A-J4D5p2TlMo3k534gr7zK0bk\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Center List<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1394_Q1RfJ4101DMFB3KQ9L1O1-4rt0c&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Renew or Sign Up for Medicaid or CHIP&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]If your family gets health insurance through the state, you must renew every year. Renewals are happening now!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>How to Keep Your Coverage:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Update your info<\/strong> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.compass.state.pa.us\/compass.web\/Public\/CMPHome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COMPASS<\/a> or call 1-877-395-8930 or 215-560-7226.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Renew your coverage:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete the renewal form you get in the mail<\/li>\n<li>Renew online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.compass.state.pa.us\/compass.web\/Public\/CMPHome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COMPASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Call 1-866-550-4355 to renew by phone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>No longer eligible?<\/strong> Explore free or low-cost options at <a href=\"https:\/\/pennie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pennie.com<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.pa.gov\/chip\/Pages\/CHIP.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chipcoverspakids.com<\/a> for children under 19.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Need Help?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.compass.state.pa.us\/compass.web\/Public\/CMPHome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COMPASS Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Call DHS: 1-877-395-8930 or 215-560-7226<\/li>\n<li>Call PHAN: 877-570-3642 or email <a href=\"mailto:helpline@pahealthaccess.org\">helpline@pahealthaccess.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Call 311 in Philadelphia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/QrmE4W9Iurg?si=Xw_ZhQR42o8CVRGJ&#8221; el_width=&#8221;60&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-house&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Homebound Instruction&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;homebound&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;20&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1715686969308{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692991365753{border-radius: 3px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Homebound Instruction<\/h2>\n<p>Homebound Instruction provides students with some level of instructional services during a temporary period of absence so that when they return to school they will not fall behind in their class curriculum. Homebound Instruction is intended as a <strong>temporary accommodation<\/strong> to keep the student engaged in the school program. It is not intended, nor can it be construed, as a method of delivering the full curriculum.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>This is a service the District may provide for a student<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>during a temporary period of excused absence<\/li>\n<li>for up to three months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note: if you are interested in homeschooling or other alternative options for students, visit HERE.<\/p>\n<p>Homebound Instruction should be used as a last resort after all other options and \/or alternative schedules (i.e. half-days, work packets, etc.) have been exhausted, and is not a replacement or substitute for school attendance.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All requests for Homebound Instruction are made through the student\u2019s school nurse.<\/li>\n<li>Students will receive grades from Homebound Instruction by a designated homebound teacher.<\/li>\n<li>Grades should be submitted to the principal or assistant principal at the homebound student\u2019s school.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pregnant students<\/strong> are expected to abide by the School District of Philadelphia\u2019s attendance policy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If a pregnant student is unable to attend school for a certified medical reason (i.e. requires continuous bed rest, at risk for premature delivery, etc.) for more than four weeks, they are eligible to apply for Homebound Instruction.<\/li>\n<li>Once the pregnant student delivers they are not considered automatically eligible for Homebound Instruction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How to Apply&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<strong>To apply for Homebound Instruction:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>the student\u2019s school Principal or Assistant Principal will refer all requests from parents\/guardians, agencies or other responsible parties to the school nurse.<\/li>\n<li>The school nurse will provide the requestor with the Physician\u2019s Referral form (SEC-137A), the Parent Agreement letter (MEH- 210) and will inform the parent\/guardian of the Homebound Instruction approval process.<\/li>\n<li>A Homebound Coordinator will email the student\u2019s principal and school nurse with the decision and,\n<ol>\n<li>If approved, the number of hours allowed and end date of services.If the Homebound Instruction request is approved, and the student is in regular education, a CSAP team convenes to complete the \u201cEducation Plan for Homebound Instruction\u201d (MEH-211), for the student. (See CSAP\/IEP Team section).<\/li>\n<li>If the request is denied, the student must attend school, and will be marked as truant if he or she does not return to school.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The student\u2019s school principal is responsible for selecting and assigning homebound teacher(s) to the student upon receipt of notification of approval of Homebound Instruction from the school nurse (Refer to the Teacher Identification section). The principal will also monitor the attendance, payroll procedures for the service.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What Does it Entail?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<strong>A Homebound Instruction schedule includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two one-hour sessions weekly for K-8 students, and three one-hour sessions weekly for grades 9-12.<\/li>\n<li>Graduating high school students carrying three or more major subjects may receive up to a total of five hours weekly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-message&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Contact Us&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;contactus&#8221;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1715687038199{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1764335941195{padding-top: 35px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>School Nurse work hours are the same as their school.\u00a0The best way for families to contact their student\u2019s School Nurse is to email them. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/face\/gethelp\/#gethelp-nurse\">Click Here<\/a> to find your school\u2019s nurse.<\/p>\n<p>Program staff can be reached between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tour][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1699131727369{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1699130888335{margin-right: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Something Missing? 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