Health Room (Clinic)
Staff contact, student medication, illness procedures, and more
Health Room Staff
Clinic Room Aide
Muzit Hagos, Public School Health Aide, @email
Public Health Nurse
Kelly Scheider, Public Health Nurse, [email protected]
Phone Number- 703-321-3910
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Student Health at Bonnie Brae ES
Health Information Form
The Health Information Form is to be completed by the parent or guardian at the start of each school year. The completed form is to be returned to the school clinic.
Prescription Medications
Children who need to take medication during school hours must have a signed Medication Authorization, Release, and Indemnification Form. Prescription medications require the signature of both the parent and the physician. Inhalers and EpiPens require authorization forms.
Over-the-counter Medications
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are drugs that can be purchased without a doctor's prescription and are used for the relief of symptoms on a temporary basis. With parent and physician authorization, OTC medications may be given on an "as needed" basis throughout the school year. Parents may authorize limited use for 10 consecutive days with a completed Medication Authorization Form. Examples include antihistamines for allergic reactions.
With parent permission using the Medical Authorization Form, certain OTC medications may be given on an "as needed" basis throughout the school year only as a pain reliever for headaches, muscle aches, menstrual cramps, or orthodontic pain. The medication must be supplied by the parent in its original container. Examples include Tylenol, Advil, Pamprin, and aspirin.
Transport of Medications to and from School
Parents must transport medications to and from school. Students are not permitted to carry medications to and from school. All medications must be kept in the clinic and taken under adult supervision. Middle school children are not permitted to carry medications, including OTC medications, except for prescription inhalers or EpiPens with the authorization of their parent(s) and physician.
Scheduling Medical Appointments
Please make every effort to schedule appointments outside of school hours. When this is not possible, please send a note to the school on the morning of the appointment stating the time the child will be picked up. Children should bring appointment notes to the attendance secretary before homeroom. The student's name will then be shown on an early dismissal list so teachers will know the student is not cutting class. For safety reasons, parents must sign out children in the office.
Release of Student from School
Only those individuals designated on the Emergency Care Information form will be contacted either to excuse or take your student home. If the clinic contacts you to excuse your student from school, the clinic must have voice contact with the responsible adult to dismiss the student from school grounds. In an emergency, 911 will be called prior to contacting the parent.
When to Keep your Child Home
Students with the following symptoms should stay home until a doctor evaluates their symptoms and determines whether or not they are contagious:
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The Fairfax County Department of Health recommends that children remain at home, fever-free for 24 hours after an illness, prior to returning to school. Remember to call the Attendance Line at 703-321-3939 to report your child’s absence. Please state your child’s symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting. Please inform school staff If your child has received a diagnosis from a doctor, especially if it is an illness that is considered contagious.
Lice Resources for Parents and Guardians
September is Lice Prevention Month, a great time to for parents and guardians to learn more and get information about head lice and its treatment. Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) have two great resources for parents and guardians who are interested in learning more about lice.
Both documents are available in English and several other languages at the following links: