North Lamar Independent School District

Health Services

Our Purpose

The intent of the school health program is to provide health counseling, emergency care, education, screening, referral, and follow-up, as well as to maintain accurate records through program planning, implementation, student contact, and community interaction. The primary purpose of the North Lamar Independent School District health program is to promote, maintain, and improve student, staff, and community health. The program shall not serve as a substitute for health care which parents should provide for their children but as an addition to this care.

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Our Philosophy

The faculty members of the school health program support the philosophy of the North Lamar Independent School District. In accordance with this philosophy, we believe each student has inalienable rights, value, dignity, and responsibility. Each student is accepted without judgment.

Health is recognized as the highest state of physical, psychological, and emotional well-being. We believe that all students have the right to achieve this state.

School nursing is acknowledged as being a helping profession. School nurses are advocates of and serve as liaisons between the student, school, community, and home. They provide a support service apart from the primary educational mission of the school but necessary to the proper functioning of the complete system.

The school health program is a vehicle in advancing student, staff, and community health and welfare. The program provides assistance in discovering barriers which may be hindrances to student learning.

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Our Goals

The primary goals are to detect and address any physical conditions that impede learning or threaten a student’s health. This includes counseling students, parents, and school personnel based on health assessments and referring specific health issues to appropriate specialists or agencies. The team is dedicated to supporting the remediation of health defects and ensuring that referrals are followed up so students receive the necessary help. Additionally, they aim to enhance health education, guiding students toward making responsible decisions about their personal, family, and community health. Emergency care is provided for any member of the school community who becomes ill or injured, while efforts are made to prevent and control communicable diseases. Advocating for a healthy school environment is essential, alongside offering health advocacy for students. The team also strives to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations and ensures the use of current health data to inform decision-making.