Nurse’s Station
We believe all students should be healthy, safe, and ready to learn all day, every day. We are fortunate to have two professional registered nurses on staff who are available to our students, faculty, staff, and visitors throughout the school day to optimize health, safety and learning.
ESD's nursing staff strives to:
- Implement a comprehensive program of health services for our campus in an empathetic, supportive, and confidential manner.
- Provide health services to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
- Promote health education and preventative health practices for students.
Magnus Health is the provider of our secure web-based electronic medical record system and your child’s health records will be initiated online. This information is HIPPA and FERPA protected and is unique to each student.
Click Here to Login to the Magnus Health Portal
*Please fill out a copy of the 2022-23 Physical Form and upload it to your student's Magnus chart by August 1, 2021. Forms should NOT be returned to the school. All students must have a new physical every year. Please note, your Magnus Health Portal login uses the same credentials as your Veracross Parent Portal login.
FAQs
| What is ESD's stance on vaping? |
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Because ESD advocates partnering with our families and supporting our students in making good choices for themselves, we feel it is important to share our concern about a growing trend and major public-health concern among teenagers: the use of e-cigarettes and vaping or juuling. Schools across the country are dealing with issues related to the usage of e-cigarettes and the harm they may cause. As of September 1, 2019, the legal age for purchasing, using, or possessing cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products is 21 years of age in the state of Texas. Possession of tobacco products (including vaping devices) by a minor is considered a Class C misdemeanor. The ESD Upper School Handbook states “The Episcopal School of Dallas supports and adheres to all State and Federal laws regarding the use of any controlled substances, including alcohol and vaping (page 58).” For further information, please click on the links below: |
| When should I keep my child home from school with cold or flu symptoms? |
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If your child is exhibiting flu symptoms, keep him or her home from school. If your child has a cold, the decision to keep him or her home may depend on the severity of symptoms. Keep your child home if he or she has a fever of 100 ̊ or higher. Attendance awards are a thing of the past; we sincerely want your child to get the rest and recovery they need when they are ill. If your child returns to school with a lingering cough or nasal congestion, send him/her with tissues and advise him/her to drink extra fluids. |
| If my child does have the flu or a bad cold, how long should I keep him/her home from school? |
| Parents should keep their sick child home from school until they have been fever-free (temperature under 100 ̊) without the use of fever-reducing medication for 24 hours, to prevent spreading illness to others. Do NOT give any medicines containing ASPIRIN to your child. Ill children should be encouraged to drink plenty of clear fluids to keep from becoming dehydrated. |
| Should I call my doctor? |
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If a child experiences flu symptoms, parents should contact his/her pediatrician early.
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| What should I do to help prevent the rest of the household from getting sick? |
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Teach and Practice Healthy Habits: Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. You may help prevent the flu from spreading at home by disinfecting frequently-touched surfaces, toys, and other commonly shared items. Mind Your Manners: Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing and sneezing, and throw away used tissues. Teach children to cough in their sleeve. What’s Mine Is Mine, What’s Yours Is Yours: Make sure that the family does not share drinks, water bottles, or used eating utensils. Consider Seeing Your Doctor: If someone in your household has the flu, a prescription of an antiviral medication to other household members may actually prevent them from getting the flu. Studies show that some antiviral medications are up to 92% effective in preventing the flu when taken once daily for 7 days. Antiviral medications are especially important for those children and older adults who have chronic health conditions. |
