The Healthy Student Program is available at selected schools (only administered by the clinic assistant or school nurse) in the District where there are extended nursing services. Healthy Student Program services are offered at no direct cost to the family and all students are eligible, regardless of insurance.

The main purpose of the Healthy Student Program is to improve school attendance and to reduce health problems that occur during the school day. A student may be withdrawn from the Healthy Student Program at any time by the parent or the school health services staff with written notice.

The Healthy Student program is the commitment of the Pasco County School District, and is intended as an effort to help students remain in school, ready to learn. Services available to students enrolled in the Healthy Student Program may include:

  • Management of acute illness or injury and the administration of limited medications, following physician guidelines and protocols (i.e., ibuprofen, Tylenol, Motrin, Robitussin, Tums, antifungal ointment, Benadryl, hydrocortisone, etc.).
  • Observation and follow up re: communicable diseases (i.e., pink eye, ringworm, etc.).
  • A health professional will communicate with you about your child’s particular health findings that may require an evaluation, follow up or referral.

The primary goal of school health services is to support academic success by maintaining the physical and mental well-being of your child.

ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE HEALTHY STUDENT PROGRAM MUST:

  • Have a completed Healthy Student Program Membership application form.
  • Applications have been distributed to each student (January 9, 2023)
  • Make sure to complete the “Student Medical History” section of the application form.
  • Have a parent signature on the application form below the “Enrollment Statement.”
  • Return the completed application form to the school clinic assistant or school nurse.

All medical information remains confidential between the student/family and the health services provider. Records are stored and maintained within the Health Office and are shared with no one as per HIPAA compliance. The Medical Director of the Pasco County Health Department provides oversight for this program.