Upper St. Clair School District

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Health Services

The school health program is designed to promote student, staff, and community wellness. The intent of the program is to provide health counseling, assessment, screening, referral and follow-up through program planning, development, and evaluation.

The school nurse is a staff member responsible for protecting and promoting the health and safety of all students. In the state of Pennsylvania, school nurses must be registered nurses with a baccalaureate degree and certificate in school nursing.

School health personnel collaborate with students, parents, educators, staff members, and other community resources to assist the student. The program is designed to assure a safe, healthy environment that is conducive to learning and to provide professional care for those who become ill or injured while at school.

The Upper St. Clair School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability or any other legally protected classification in the employment or in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.