Health Services at Thunder Ridge Middle School

As the school nurse, I am here to address the health needs of all students at our school. Please use this as a resource for common health forms and other resources that may be needed for the school year. My primary goal is to promote the health and safety of our students here at TRMS. 

Immunizations

As you prepare for your student's entry into middle school, you must provide written proof of childhood immunizations against vaccine-preventable diseases must be up-to-date as required by Colorado state law (C.R.S. #25-4-900). In middle school the Tdap vaccine is required at the entry of 6th grade. 

If you receive a letter stating that your student's immunization record is not compliant, please take care of it ASAP. Do not wait until the last minute to obtain these important shots. There are opportunities to receive immunizations free of charge or at a reduced rate. 

If you have personal or religious exemptions, please visit this website and follow the instructions. https://cdphe.colorado.gov/nonmedical-exemption-nme

Medications/Medical Forms

The following guidelines shall also pertain to the administration of medication to students in the school setting:

• Rescue/Emergency medications: Rescue medications should be kept in the clinic unless written permission for a student to carry these prescription drugs and has been agreed to by the physician, parent, and school nurse. It requires, in part, that the student has demonstrated the necessary maturity to keep it on them. 
  • Colorado Asthma Care Plan and Medication Order
  • Anaphylaxis Self Carry Agreement
  • Asthma Self Carry Agreement
  • Allergy and Anaphylaxis Action Plan
  • Seizure Action Plan
• Prescription and Over the Counter Medications: Prescription and over the counter medications require written permission for administration in the school setting from both a healthcare provider and a parent/guardian. For prescription medications, most pharmacies can provide an extra labeled container so that a prescription can be divided and placed in a properly labeled container for school use. For over-the-counter medication, please provide the medication in the labeled box or container. If the dose or the directions change, a new form/container must be submitted. Our district does provide a limited selection of over-the-counter medications to students if parent/guardian permission is given in Power School. In Middle School, our district does not allow student to carry their own prescription or over-the-counter medication.
  • Permission to Give Prescription Homeopathic Medication

• Medical Procedures: Medical procedures that need to be done at school, require a physicians order. Permission for Nursing Procedures 

Vision and Hearing:

All 7th grade students, students with IEPs and any students new to the district will be screened for vision and hearing during the school year. If you choose to opt-out of any screenings, please contact the school nurse ASAP.

Please feel free to contact the Health Office with any updates to your child's health needs or with any questions. 

Kendra Levin, RN, BSN

Janet Kozak, TMS Health Liaison

Clinic Office: 720-886-1580

Fax: 720-886-1586

Email: klevin@cherrycreekschools.org