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  For Secondary Students and Families

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Daily Student Pre-Screening for COVID-19 Symptoms
When Should A Child Stay Home From School?
Vaccines Required For School Entry in Michigan

AAPS Staff help with COVID-19 Antigen Testing
AAPS Nurses and Health Specialists are appreciated for helping with Michigan Safe Schools Antigen Testing Program.

AAPS Nurses assisting with COVID-19 vaccinations

Thank you to the Ann Arbor Public School Nurses for their assistance with vaccinations against COVID-19 in our community!

COVID–19 Resources for AAPS Families

Visit the following AAPS sites for an extensive listing of resources available for parents and students during this challenging time including: 1) AAPS Food Distribution, 2) Community and Parent Resources,  3) Continuous Learning Plan, 4) Reimagine Learning and 5) COVID Metrics Dashboard regarding returning to school for in-person learning:

• AAPS Reimagine Learning 2020-21
• AAPS COVID Metrics Dashboard
• AAPS COVID-19 Case Dashboard
• AAPS Food Distribution
• Community Resources

Visit a CDC website to learn how COVID-19 spreads, how to protect yourself and your family, and what to do if you are sick:

• CDC Coronavirus – What You Need to Know

Find tips for supporting student wellness during COVID-19 such as what is coronavirus, why is school closed and how to help your child or teen cope.

• Tips for Supporting Student Wellness During COVID-19

Washtenaw County Health Department Information

• COVID-19 Information - WCHD
• COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation - FAQ for Parents or Guardians
• COVID-19 What to do if you're sick, tested postive or are exposed
• Flu Vaccine Clinic Information - WCHD

Nurses host COVID-19 safe Flu Clinics

Thank you to AAPS School Nurses for hosting COVID-19 safe Flu Vaccine Clinics this Fall for employees and their families.

Goals of the Ann Arbor Public School Nurses:

• Reduce health-related barriers to learning and health related absenteeism thus improving student achievement
• Promote the health, safety, and wellness of all students and staff at Ann Arbor Public Schools
• Promote a positive, collaborative relationship with students, families, colleagues, and the community
• Promote best practices in school health services through professional development and resources.

Services Provided by the Ann Arbor Public Schools Nurses

• Illness, injury assessments and interventions
• Identification, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of student health concerns
• Health assessments/participation in Individualized Education Plan development
• Pediatric nursing procedures
• Screening for health factors impacting student education
• Activities and education to promote health 
• Health care counseling or guidance to students, their family, and to staff
• Chronic disease management and education
• Individualized Nursing Care Plans and services for students with disabilities and/or health conditions that interfere with learning
• Medication administration
• Assessment and interventions for students with mental health needs
• Crisis team participation
• Health curriculum recommendations
• Guidelines for school district health policies, goals and objectives
• School/community/health care provider liaison 
• Immunization verification according to state guideline requirements.
• Medication management