Welcome to Seacrest Country Day School! We are excited to partner with your family and help ensure your student has a healthy and successful start to the school year.

New Family Checklist

• Download the Magnus Health app to your phone: Apple Store, Google Store
• Watch for your Magnus Health Welcome Email, create your password, and complete all required health forms.
• Submit a school physical or sports physical, if applicable.
  • Students in Grades 6–12 participating in team sports must submit the FHSAA EL2 Sports Physical, completed by a Florida licensed healthcare provider.
  • Required forms are available in Magnus Health and on the Seacrest website under the Nurse's Office.
• Submit your child's Florida Certificate of Immunization (Form 680).
• If your child's immunization records are from another state, they must be transferred to the Florida Form 680.
  • The Online Florida Immunization Transfer Site is available in the Mandatory Immunization Compliance section below.

Students who are injured or become ill during the school day will be sent to the health clinic. Any student experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness or who has a temperature of 100°F or higher will wait in the back room of the health clinic for a parent to pick them up.

The Upper School Administrative Assistant will be able to treat minor complaints such as headaches, cramps, or minor scrapes at the Upper School desk. Office personnel will have access to over-the-counter medications and any prescribed daily medications. If an Upper School student becomes ill and requires additional attention, Nurse Rae should be contacted.

The Florida Certification of Immunization, Form 680, is required for entry and attendance in all Florida schools. This form is only available from and must be completed by a Florida physician, health care provider, or Florida county health department. All non-Florida immunization records must be transferred to Form 680.

This can be done at the Collier County Health Department, free of charge, by appointment only, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Clinics are closed at 12:00 p.m. on the last working day of the month.

Florida State Law requires that all kindergarten students must have received the second Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Chickenpox vaccination prior to the start of kindergarten. Seventh grade students must receive the Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis booster before the start of seventh grade.

Pre-Kindergarten

• 4 or 5 DTP/DTaP — Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis
• 3 or 4 HIB — H. influenza
• 3, 4, or 5 Polio
• 1 MMR — Measles, Mumps, Rubella
• 3 Hep B — Hepatitis B
• 1 Varicella — Chickenpox, or documentation by a healthcare provider that the child has had chickenpox

Kindergarten–Grade 6

• 4 or 5 DTP/DTP — Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis
• 3 to 5 Polio
• 2 MMR — Measles, Mumps, Rubella
• 3 Hepatitis B
• 2 Varicella — Chickenpox, or documentation of disease history

Grades 7–12

• 4 or 5 DTP/DTP — Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis
• 3 or 4 Polio
• 2 MMR — Measles, Mumps, Rubella
• 3 Hepatitis B
• 1 Tdap — Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis booster
• 2 Varicella — or documentation of disease history

Number of doses depends on immunization history.

At the time of enrollment, students entering a Florida school for the first time must provide a record of a physical examination completed within the past 12 months. Although not required, it is recommended that Florida School Entry Exam Form DOH 3040 be completed to fulfill this requirement.

For students transferring to a Florida school, a comparable form from another state is acceptable if it has been completed within the prior 12 months. The physical examination must be completed by a healthcare provider licensed to practice medicine in the United States.

In accordance with Florida High School Athletic Association rules, the student-athlete must undergo a pre-participation physical evaluation and be certified as physically fit for participation in interscholastic athletics using Form EL2.

The physical examination must be completed by a healthcare provider licensed to practice medicine in Florida. The physical is valid for 365 calendar days from the date it was administered. Parents and students must also submit a completed EL3 Consent and Release from Liability Certificate.

New FHSAA Requirements for the 2026–27 School Year

Under Florida’s Second Chance Act (Senate Bill 1070), the EL1 ECG Screening Form is required for qualifying student-athletes. These students must undergo an electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) screening before participating in FHSAA-sanctioned sports. The requirement is intended to help detect underlying heart conditions and prevent sudden cardiac arrest.

The ME1 Medical Exception Form is required only for students who are subject to the ECG requirement but have received a medical exception from their healthcare provider.

• Mandatory: All incoming ninth-grade student-athletes and any student in Grades 10–12 who has never previously participated in an FHSAA-sanctioned sport.
• Exempt: Returning athletes who have already competed in FHSAA-sanctioned sports are not required to complete an ECG screening, although screening is strongly encouraged.
• Validity: An ECG completed on or after July 1, 2024, satisfies the requirement.

Seacrest Country Day School recognizes that food allergies can, in some instances, be severe and occasionally life threatening. Seacrest is a Food Allergy Aware school.

Students are not restricted from eating foods containing known food allergies, but children should not share food with classmates unless a teacher or the school nurse has given approval.

The foods most likely to cause allergic reactions are peanuts, tree nuts, dairy products, eggs, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, mango, papaya, and peas/beans.

For children with severe allergies, it is the family’s responsibility to notify the school in writing. Working in conjunction with the family physician, the family should submit written protocols for the student. The school nurse will work with parents to implement reasonable protocols in the form of a Food Allergy Action Plan.

Food allergy symptoms in children can include:

• Swollen lips, tongue, or eyes
• Itchiness, rash, or hives
• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
• Congestion, hoarse voice, or trouble swallowing
• Wheezing or difficulty breathing
• Dizziness, fainting, loss of consciousness, mood change, or confusion

Children may describe symptoms by saying:

• “It feels like something is poking my tongue.”
• “My tongue or mouth is tingling or burning.”
• “My mouth feels funny.”
• “There’s something stuck in my throat.”
• “My lips feel tight.”
• “My throat feels thick.”

Latex balloons are not allowed at school because they pose a potential allergy threat for students with a latex allergy. They also represent one of the greatest choking hazards. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, balloons are the leading cause of suffocation deaths. It is possible that a child could inhale a balloon when blowing it up. Also, children sometimes chew or bite balloons, causing them to pop. The broken piece or pieces may be inhaled, blocking the airway. Mylar balloons are a safe alternative to latex balloons.

If your child wakes up sick on a school day:

• Please call or email your child’s teacher and the school nurse before 8:00 a.m. to notify us of your child’s absence.
• Students should not be sent to school with a bad cold, flu symptoms, excessive nasal secretions, sneezing, coughing, or congestion.
• Students should not be sent to school with symptoms such as fever or chills, shortness of breath, unexplained fatigue, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, unexplained rash, or conjunctivitis.
• Students should be kept home for 24 hours following a fever of 100°F or higher and must be fever-free without fever-reducing medication before returning.
• Students should be kept home for 24 hours following a gastrointestinal illness with vomiting and/or diarrhea.

If your child has a contagious illness:

Please call the school and notify the school nurse immediately if your child has been diagnosed with COVID-19, conjunctivitis, strep throat, head lice, chickenpox, fifth disease, the flu, or another infectious illness.

If your child becomes ill during the school day:

• Parents will be called and asked to pick up their sick child.
• If parents cannot be reached, instructions on the Emergency Contact Form will be followed.

No medication, prescription or over-the-counter, may be given by school personnel without signed permission from a parent or guardian.

All medications must be brought to the office by the parent or guardian in the original current container or prescription bottle. No medication of any type may be sent to school by backpack.

If a student must carry an EpiPen for severe allergies or an inhaler for asthma, their healthcare provider must sign the EpiPen or Inhaler authorization form. Students with diabetes using an insulin pump should communicate their individual circumstances with the nurse.

Action plans for students with asthma, food allergy, diabetes, or seizure are available for download in Magnus. Please have your child’s healthcare provider complete and sign the applicable action plan.

Daily Medications

If a student has been prescribed daily medication, parents must communicate medication requirements and administration times with the school nurse and appropriate teachers. Students in PS–Grade 5 will require teachers or assistants to send them to the Health Clinic. Students in Grades 6–8 should be responsible for getting to the Health Clinic. Students in Grades 9–12 should be responsible for getting to the Upper School office.

Injury

If your child sustains an injury outside of school, please contact the school nurse regarding injuries that require medical treatment during the school day. Medical treatment may include ice and elevation, medication, bandage changes, crutches, or wheelchair use.

Wheelchair Use

Students with a sprained or broken leg, foot, or ankle who have been issued crutches by a healthcare provider may find it difficult to get around campus. A wheelchair is available for student use at a parent’s request. Please communicate your child’s needs to the nurse.

Elevator Use

• Students requiring the elevator to get to a classroom must be issued a pass from the school nurse.
• A parent or guardian should communicate the child’s specific needs to the school nurse.
• Use of the elevator is limited to the student and one buddy or adult.
• Students are never allowed to ride the elevator alone.

According to information provided by the CDC, a concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that changes the way the brain normally works. Signs and symptoms do not always appear immediately after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head and may appear days or weeks later.

If a student or athlete reports one or more symptoms of a concussion, the parent or guardian will be notified, and an evaluation by a healthcare provider will be required before the student or athlete may return to school or sports. The student must also be evaluated and cleared by the Athletic Trainer before returning to PE or sports.

If your child has specific health care needs such as food or environmental allergies, asthma-related concerns, or other medical needs, please contact Rae Young, RN, BSN, School Nurse (239-793-1986 x 2919)

Proper communication between the parent or guardian and school staff allows appropriate care and treatment to be put in place. When sending communication to the school regarding specific medical information, it is helpful to notify both the school nurse and the student’s teacher.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/ Automated External Defibrillator

Many staff and faculty members are certified in CPR and AED usage. The school nurse, athletic trainer, P.E. teachers, and athletic coaches are required to be CPR certified.

AEDs are located on campus in the following areas:

1. Health Clinic, in a wall-mounted/alarmed cabinet outside the west-facing door
2. Lower School Gymnasium, outside the athletic office
3. Softball Visitor’s Dugout, in a wall-mounted/alarmed cabinet
4. Baseball field house, in a wall-mounted/alarmed cabinet
5. Lobby of the Upper School Gymnasium/Science Center
6. Upper School, near the Upper School reception desk

Each AED is encased in a red storage case. A separate bag with gloves, a disposable shaving razor and CPR mask is located on the shelf with the AED

In the event of a medical emergency:

• Remain calm.
• Assess the situation.
• Call for help.
• Call 911, if appropriate.
• Send a bystander for the AED.

Seacrest Country Day School utilizes Magnus Health SMR, a web-based system that allows parents to have continuous access to their child’s health records and make updates when needed.

Magnus must be completed prior to the first day of school and must be updated every year. Families will receive an email to access their Magnus Health account. Some requirements are simple yes/no items with an electronic signature, while others may take longer to complete.

Initially, it may take 15–20 minutes to complete all required health and contact information, but in future years the process will be streamlined. Families may also download the Magnus app to access and complete requirements by phone.

✔️ Before School Starts

• Update and complete your child's Magnus Student Health Record.
• Update emergency contacts in Alma and Magnus to ensure the school has current information.
• Schedule healthcare appointments before school begins.
  • School physical, if required.
  • Sports physical (Grades 6–12 participating in team sports). Forms are available in Magnus and on the Seacrest website.
  • Required immunization boosters for Kindergarten (MMR) and Grade 7 (Tdap).
• Bring medication authorization forms to your medical appointment if your child takes prescription medications.
• Bring Emergency Action Plan forms to your medical appointment if your child has food allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizures, or another medical condition.

💊 Medications & Supplies

• Bring medications to school in their original pharmacy-labeled containers on the first day of school.
• Verify all medications are within their expiration date.
• Gather needed medical supplies, including inhalers, EpiPens, rescue medications, and daily medications.

🩺 Health Plans

• Determine whether your child has a medical condition requiring care at school.
• Complete any required Emergency Action Plans (allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizures, etc.) available in Magnus.
• Update any new medical concerns or diagnoses in your child's Magnus account.

☎️ Communication & Support

• Connect with Nurse Rae to discuss health concerns before the first day of school.
• Ask questions if you are unsure about school health policies.
• Share strategies that help your child succeed.

👫 New Seacrest Families

• Download the Magnus Health app.
• Watch for your Magnus Health welcome email, create your password, and complete all required forms.
• Submit a school physical or EL2 sports physical (Grades 6–12 team sports) completed by a Florida licensed healthcare provider.
• Submit a Florida Certificate of Immunization (Form 680).
• Transfer out-of-state immunization records to Florida Form 680 using the Online Florida Immunization Transfer Site available on the Seacrest website.