Rocklin Unified School District

• Gear up: Ensure kids use proper protective gear like helmets, knee pads, and wrist guards.
• Use proper equipment: Ensure gear is in good condition and fits well to provide adequate protection.
• Practice skills: Teach and practice proper techniques, like tackling or correct form, to prevent injuries.
• Monitor temperature: Allow time for kids to adjust to heat, stay hydrated, and dress appropriately to prevent heat-related issues.
• Be a role model: Promote safe behavior by following the rules and using protective gear yourself.

 

Please review the content below and list for information on Allergies, Asthma, Diabetes, Flu, Seizures, and Sinus Infection (Sinusitis).

• Common Allergens: Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts account for 90% of serious food allergies in the U.S.

• "Something is poking my tongue."
• "My mouth is tingling, burning, or itchy."
• "It feels like there is hair on my tongue."
• "There’s something stuck in my throat."
• "My lips feel tight."
• "My throat feels thick or like there's a bump."

• Avoidance: The only way to prevent an allergic reaction is to avoid the allergen.
• Emergency Plans: Schools and child care programs should have action plans for dealing with allergic reactions, including the use of epinephrine auto-injectors.

• For students with known allergies, an Epinephrine Auto-Injector (like an Epi-Pen or AUVI-Q) should be kept at school with a physician's order.

• Using Epinephrine Auto-Injectors:
• How to use an Epi-Pen
• How to use an AUVI-Q
• Reading Food Labels:
• Video Guide | More Info
• Support for Parents and Students:
• Advice for Parents and Guardians
• Advice for Students with Food Allergies

• Diagnosing asthma, especially in children under 5, can be challenging. Doctors check lung function using spirometry and assess for symptoms like coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and prolonged colds, along with family history and environmental factors.

• Tobacco Smoke: Both smoking and secondhand smoke can trigger attacks.
• Dust Mites: Use mattress and pillow covers, avoid down-filled bedding, and wash linens in hot water to reduce exposure.
• Outdoor Air Pollution: Monitor air quality forecasts and limit outdoor activities when pollution levels are high.
• Cockroach Allergens: Clean frequently, remove food sources, and use traps or gels to reduce cockroaches.
• Pets: Keep furry pets out of bedrooms, bathe them weekly, and clean often.
• Mold: Control humidity levels (below 50%), fix leaks, and clean moldy areas.
• Smoke from Burning Wood or Grass: Avoid smoke from wood-burning and wildfires; monitor air quality.
• Other Triggers: Include colds, flu, sinus infections, certain chemicals, physical exercise, strong emotions, certain foods and additives, fragrances, and extreme weather conditions.

• Medication Types:
  • Quick-Relief Medicines: Provide immediate relief during an asthma attack.
  • Long-Term Control Medicines: Reduce the frequency and severity of attacks but do not work during an active attack.

• Learn How to Use Your Asthma Inhaler
• How to Help with an Asthma Attack (Video)
• For forms and more information, visit the CDC's Asthma Resource Page.

• Complications: Diabetes can lead to severe health issues, including heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, and amputations. It is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.
• Types of Diabetes:
• Type 1 Diabetes: The body does not produce insulin.
• Type 2 Diabetes: The body does not use insulin properly.
• Gestational Diabetes: Develops during pregnancy and usually goes away after birth but increases the risk of type 2 diabetes later.

• Glucagon Administration: In cases of severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), glucagon may be administered. How to Administer Glucagon (Video)
• Understanding Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar): Symptoms include frequent urination, increased thirst, and fatigue. Learn About Hyperglycemia (Video)
• Understanding Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar): Symptoms include shakiness, sweating, confusion, and dizziness. Learn About Hypoglycemia (Video)

• Safe at School: Diabetes Basics

• Primary Generalized Seizures: Involve both sides of the brain from the start.
• Partial Seizures: Begin in a specific, localized area of the brain. Some partial seizures can evolve into generalized seizures.
• Types of Seizures:
• Absence Seizures (Petit Mal): May involve rapid blinking or staring into space for a few seconds; often unnoticed by others.
• Complex Partial Seizures: May cause confusion or daze; the person may not respond to questions or directions for several minutes.
• Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures (Grand Mal): Can cause crying out, loss of consciousness, falling, muscle rigidity, and jerking, followed by confusion and fatigue.

• Parents of children with seizures should have their child’s medical provider complete a Seizure Action Plan for school.

• Seizures in Schools: Watch Video
• Seizure First Aid: Watch Video
• Seizure First Aid - Child: Watch Video
• For additional information in Spanish, refer to "¿Qué son las convulsiones?" (What are Seizures?).

• Acute Viral Sinusitis: Usually lasts less than 4 weeks and occurs after an upper respiratory infection. Occurs less than 3 times a year.
• Acute Bacterial Sinusitis: Caused by bacteria, lasts up to 4 weeks. May need antibiotics.
• Chronic Sinusitis: Lasts more than 12 weeks or occurs more than 4 times a year. Often requires evaluation by a specialist.

• Viral infections (most common)
• Bacterial infections (rare)
• Allergies
• Pollutants and irritants
• Fungal infections
• Structural issues in the nasal cavity
• Weak immune system
• Signs and Symptoms:
• Headaches
• Nasal congestion or discharge
• Postnasal drip
• Sore throat
• Fever
• Cough
• Fatigue
• Bad breath

• Fever higher than 100.4° F
• Symptoms lasting more than 10 days
• Multiple sinusitis episodes in a year
• Symptoms not relieved by over-the-counter medication
• Infants younger than 3 months with a fever

• When Needed: If bacterial infection is suspected.
• Not Needed: For viral infections or irritations (e.g., from smoke). Overuse can lead to antibiotic resistance and unwanted side effects (e.g., diarrhea, rashes, severe allergic reactions).

• Rest and hydration
• Over-the-counter medications (use as directed)
• Sinus rinses (when used properly)
• Consult a healthcare provider or pharmacist for symptomatic relief options

• Practice good hand hygiene
• Stay updated with vaccinations
• Avoid close contact with sick individuals
• Avoid smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke
• Use a clean humidifier to moisten home air

• CDC Sinus Infection Overview
• CDC Antibiotic Use Information

• Form for Waiver: California Department of Education Oral Health Assessment Form
• Medi-Cal and Covered California Dental Coverage:
  • English Flyer
  • Spanish Flyer

• Placer County Oral Health Program: www.placer.ca.gov/3030/Oral-Health-Program
• Denti-Cal: www.denti-cal.ca.gov
• Smile California: www.smilecalifornia.org

• English: List of Local Dentists - English
• Spanish: List of Local Dentists - Spanish

• Complete Parent Documentation (Attachment A).
• Sign Authorization for Release of Medical Information (Attachment B).
• Obtain medical documentation (Attachment C or D) from the physician or mental health provider.
• Submit the packet to the school.

 

• New Student Requirements
• Immunization Waiver
• How to access your digital vaccine record: English | Spanish

 

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Rocklin Unified School District follows the guidance written by California Department of Public Health with one exception. Rocklin Unified School District does not allow any students with live lice to stay on campus. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Association of School Nurses, the and Placer County Public Health are all opponents of a no-nit policy.

 

 

The Board of Trustees recognizes that head lice infestations among students require treatment but do not pose a risk of transmitting disease.  The Superintendent or designee shall encourage early detection and treatment in a manner that minimizes disruption to the educational program and reduces student absences.The Superintendent or designee may distribute information to parents/guardians of preschool and elementary students regarding routine screening, symptoms, accurate diagnosis, and proper treatment of head lice infestations.  The Superintendent or designee also may provide related information to school staff.

School employees shall report all suspected cases of head lice to the school nurse or designee as soon as possible.

If a student is found with active, adult head lice, the parent/guardian shall be notified immediately and the student shall not be allowed to stay in school for the remainder of the school day.  The parent/guardian of any such student shall be given information about the treatment of head lice and encouraged to begin treatment of the student immediately and to check all members of the family.  The parent/guardian also shall be informed that the student shall be checked upon return to school the next day and allowed to remain in school if no active head lice are detected.

Upon the student’s return to school, the school nurse or designee shall check the student for active head lice.  If it is determined that the student remains infected with head lice, the school nurse or designee shall contact the student’s parent/guardian to discuss treatment.  As needed, he/she may provide additional resources and/or referral to the local health department, health care providers, or other agencies.

If a student is found consistently infested with head lice, he/she may be referred to a multidisciplinary team, which may consist of the school nurse, representatives from the local health department and social services, and other appropriate individuals, to determine the best approach for identifying and resolving problems contributing to the student’s head lice infestations.

When it is determined that one or more students in a class or school are infested with head lice, the principal or designee may, at his/her discretion, notify parents/guardians of students in that class or school and provide them with information about the detection and treatment of head lice.
Staff shall maintain the privacy of students identified as having head lice.

Print out the appropriate form below to be filled out by student's private medical team:

 

It is not required that the medical provider use RUSD templates however it is required that the parent/guardian sign an RUSD Authorized Consent for Medical Services at school form that references the document provided by their medical team.

• Unlicensed Personnel:
  Health aides, instructional aides, and office staff can assist by ensuring the "five rights" of medication (right student, medication, time, dose, route). They may hand the medication to students and correct improper handling. Trained unlicensed personnel may administer epinephrine, glucagon, and seizure medication under supervision and with emergency communication access to a nurse or physician.
• Licensed Personnel:
  School nurses or licensed staff, such as LVNs, may administer medication with written consent from the private medical team and parent/guardian. This service is reserved for students needing injections or special accommodations.

Sources: RUSD Board Policy 5141.21, CDE

In order for new students to enroll into Rocklin Unified, please complete the following forms that are also in the New Student Registration Packet. 

• Health Checklist
• Oral Health Form
• Report of Health Examination for School Entry
• Medications at School
• Immunizations needed for School