MacArthur School Nurse
Phone (210) 650-1100, Ext. 396
Fax (210) 650-1195
The School Nurse is on campus as a bridge to link health and education.
We are here to meet the health needs of our students.
 

  Mrs. Karla King, R.N.
School Nurse
kking1@neisd.net 
TEACHER WEB

Mrs. Yolanda Arenas
Clinic Assistant
yarena@neisd.net		  
 
Please return the BLUE EMERGENCY CARD, signed by parent or guardian on both sides,
to the Clinic, as soon as possible.

Sex-Education Classes Scheduled For Nov.1-Dec.11,2007

How you can be a healthy MAC student...
     our main goal as a school health program, so students can learn!

  • Eat breakfast every day - yes, you do have time!  Studies show that students who eat breakfast earn better grades (especially in math), have fewer absences and behavior problems.  The nurse will not supply breakfast when you get that "no breakfast headache" about 10:30 a.m. SCHOOL MENUS
  • Emergency cards are necessary - Students should return their blue card the first week of school each year. If parent phone numbers change during the year, please call with the updates. Accidents do occur.
    MORE INFO
  • Special health needs - please make the nurse aware of any special health needs. I will inform your teachers of special  concerns in the classroom. This information will be kept confidential.
  • Insurance - Health insurance is available for students age 18 or younger through the CHIPS program and TEXCARE Partnership.
    MORE INFO - TexCare Web Site (bilingüe)
  • Immunizations - when you get immunizations, please bring  the record to the school nurse so we can update your school health folder. (See below.)
  • Protect yourself - wash hands frequently, do not share drinks or food with friends.Get enough sleep (at home at night--not in class).  If you have a temperature above 100.0 - please remain at home.  Diseases spread rapidly if  ill students are in the classroom.

Clarification of NEISD Medication Policy

Special health forms for medication or any special health needs can be printed from the Internet (see link below),  or  you may pick up the health form from the Nurse’s Office in Room A105. As stated in the NEISD student handbook,

  • A parent or guardian is to bring all medication in the original. properly labeled bottle
    to the school clinic along with physicians instructions regarding dosage amount and time. 
  • The number of tablets will be counted and documented by the nurse (or clinic assistant) and parent
    when the medication is brought in.
  • At the end of the year, the parent must pick up remaining medication. 
    Medications left in the clinic will be discarded. 
  • An updated form from the doctor is required each school year. 
    Please phone the nurse if there are any questions.
  • Parents of students with asthma who need to carry an inhaler should phone the nurse 
    at 650-1100, Ext 396, to arrange permission.
  • MORE INFO - MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION REQUEST FORM

Immunization information

State law and North East ISD Policy require that all students entering school be fully immunized and provide proof of immunization at the time of registration. During summer vacation, immunization records may be brought to the Principal's Secretary in the Main Office, so that students will be able to attend school the first day on August 14. 

Immunization Requirements for High School Students
Polio - IPV 4 doses, with 4th dose on or after the 4th birthday, OR 3 doses, with the 3rd dose on or after the 4th birthday. Not required for students 18 years and older.
DT/Td 3 doses, with 1 dose on or after the 4th birthday
Measles 2 doses, with 1st dose on or after the 1st birthday
Mumps 1 dose on or after the 1st birthday
Rubella 1 dose on or after the 1st birthday
Chicken Pox
(varicella)		 2 doses required if the first dose of vaccine was given at 13 years of age or older, OR 1 dose on or after the 1st birthday, OR statement /date of chickenpox illness. 
Hepatitis B 3 doses.
 

Medical and Religious exemptions will be granted as specified in State Law.  For more information contact your child's physician, school nurse (650-1100, Ext. 396), or North East Independent School District Health Services Office, 8961 Tesoro Drive,San Antonio, TX, 78217 (210) 804-7147.

Free or reduced cost immunizations are provided by:
Naco-Perrin Clinic 4020 Naco-Perrin 207-5000
Walzem Clinic 5253 Walzem 651-1050
San Antonio Metropolitan Health District 345 W. Commerce 207-8894
SAMHD, Kenwood Clinic 302 Dora 736-1536
SAMHD 3600 Fredricksburg 733-8913

NEISD Immunization Information

Special Note on Meningitis for All Students,  including graduating Seniors

Meningitis is an increasingly serious problem.

What you need to know about protecting yourself from
Meningococcal Disease at college can be found at the following links: 

http://www.musa.org/faq_meningococcal.asp    NEISD Health Services

or call the Center for Disease Control at 1-800-232-2522.

NEISD Health Service's Mission Statement

To provide an  environment that promotes optimal wellness for the students in the North East Independent School  District community, in a way that

  • provides individualized quality health care,
  • encourages Parent/Child communication and involvement
  • emphasizes health education
  • utilizes available resources

so that all students will be able to achieve their maximum learning potential.
 
updated May 17, 2007

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