Health & Wellness

Though The Anthony School is not an allergen free campus, we try to be inclusive with shared snack options:

• PreK 3-2nd grade: All snacks must be pre packaged in a facility, with an ingredient list visible on the bag. Snacks that do not meet these requirements will be sent home.
• 3rd-8th grade: All snacks must have a visible ingredient list available to be read by all students.
• We encourage parents to consider non-snack favors or crafts for celebrations in the classroom. 
• Students with allergies may also keep 'safe snacks' available in the classroom as an alternative, if preferred.

• Fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or greater)
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Red or sore throat
• Visible discharge from nose or eyes
• Diagnosis of a contagious disease such as strep throat, tonsillitis, COVID, or bronchitis

• 24 hours fever free (without use of a fever reducing medication)
• 24 hours without vomiting or diarrhea
• 24 hours have passed since the exact time your student was checked out from TAS (if sent home sick)
• 24 hours of antibiotics have been taken if prescribed by your doctor

The Anthony School

# of students with immunization exemption: 10

% of students with immunization exemption: 3.7%

# of students without exemption letter: 0

% of student without proof of vaccination: 0

• If a student has live head lice or nits at school, parents will be notified to pick up the student. The student may return 24 hours after treatment. The student will be rechecked at school after one week. If live lice or nits are still present, the student will be sent home for another treatment.
• Lice Treatment: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/treatment.html

• A prescription medication must have a physician’s written order OR a current prescription container with the information clearly presented on the label (this includes refills):
  • Current prescription date, legal name of student, name of medication, dose, exact time to be taken (three times daily will not be accepted), name of physician or provider, and any special storage instructions.
• A Permission for Medication Administration form must be on file for any prescription medication to be administered at school and renewed each semester.
• At least two doses of any new medication must be given by the parent/guardian prior to the student attending school. If any reaction to the new medication occurs, it must be communicated to the nurse.
• Medications must be turned in at the Main Office by a parent/guardian. Students are not allowed to bring medication to school. 
• Medications will be stored in the School Nurse Office. Controlled substances, as defined by the Federal Drug Administration, will be located in a locked area. Access to these medications will be limited to designated personnel.
• Students are not allowed to give medication to other students.
• Students may only carry an inhaler or Epi Pen if the Epi Pen/Inhaler Authorization form is on file. No other medications may be carried by a student while at TAS.
• It is the responsibility of the student to come the School Nurse Office for his or her medication. Lower School students will be reminded by their teachers and/or the school nurse.
• If emergency medications are kept at school (example: Epi Pen), then the parent is responsible for ensuring that the medication is not expired.
• Medications should be administered at home whenever possible. (Example: the first dose of a medication to be given three times daily should be administered before the student arrives at school).
• Parents are responsible for ensuring there is enough medication provided to the school nurse so doses are not missed, and making sure refills are provided in a timely manner.