Attendance and Student Wellness
- School Nurse - The school nurse is a registered nurse with a public health certificate. Additionally, she or he is credentialed in health services by the Teacher's Commission on credentialing. Functions of the school nurse include but are not limited to state mandated hearing and vision screening and scoliosis screening. School nurse supervises unlicensed personnel in the health office in medication administration, first aid and specialized procedures. The nurse is a member of the special education team where she serves as a consultant. The school nurse also assists families and students by offering counseling and referrals to physicians, mental health workers, dentists as well as other public agencies. The school nurse is the supervising staff member on campus educated in health care and is often the first contact for children with health problems. The school nurse also works with families to ensure that they are meeting the State requirements for entrance to school.
School Nurse: Misty Poletti - mpoletti@fuhsd.net or 760-723-6300 - Home/Hospital Instruction- The Student Services Department will assist in arranging for home/hospital instruction for any student who is temporarily disabled by an accident or by a physical, mental or emotional illness.
- The request for “Home & Hospital Instruction” must be initiated with the High School Counselor
- Parent/Guardian must provide a letter from a verified licensed physician or school psychologist for the stated temporary disability.
A meeting with the High School Counselor is required to discuss this option and determine eligibility
Attendance
State law requires pupils to attend their assigned classes every day school is in session. Students who arrive late to school must have a parent/guardian contact attendance PRIOR to arriving on campus.
Chronic Absentee students will be referred to our District Supervisor of Attendance to discuss interventions, SART, and SARB processes.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- Section 504 of the Federal Vocational and Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a law that protects the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal funding. Section 504 is a civil rights law that protects the rights of individuals with disabilities.
- Students may qualify for services under Section 504 but may not necessarily qualify for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA.
- What is a Section 504 Plan?
- A Section 504 Plan is an accommodation plan that requires classroom teachers and other school staff to provide accommodations and/or services necessary for Section 504 eligible students to participate in and benefit from public education programs and activities. Accommodations may provide support for physical, instructional, or social/emotional nature.
A written request must be made to the School Counselor by the teacher, other school personnel familiar with the student, or parent/guardian.
- Section 504 of the Federal Vocational and Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a law that protects the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal funding. Section 504 is a civil rights law that protects the rights of individuals with disabilities.
Fallbrook UHSD
Wellness Board Policy (BP 5030)
Triennial Wellness Assessment 2024 Report
Wellness Policy Handbook (click here)
Fallbrook UHSD stakeholders and Community Wellness Organizations interested in joining the Student Wellness Committee should contact the Director of Student Services Office at (760) 723-6332 x6296 or by email at aluna@fuhsd.net