Health Services

Legacy Christian Academy's health services contribute to the goals of the education system and healthcare system by providing screenings and referrals, administering medications and treatments, providing first aid, providing health counseling and education, and supporting students to acquire self-management skills. The purpose of health services is to ensure that all students are healthy and ready to learn, to provide for the wellbeing and safety of all our students, and to comply with regulations set forth by the Ohio Department of Health.

Emergency Medical Authorization

Medical information and Emergency Medical Authorization (EMA) is included in the online enrollment. If your student has a medical condition that you would like to address personally, please contact Mrs. Hartsell. Parents are advised to notify the school secretary of any address, phone number, or emergency contact changes throughout the year.

Immunizations

In accordance with ORC 3313.671 (K–12th) and ORC 5104.014 (K), all new students are required to submit a current immunization record, from a physician office or county health department, prior to the 15th day of school. Students who fail to meet this deadline will be withheld from attending school until one is submitted. Parents who choose to exempt their child from receiving immunizations will need to provide the clinic with a school-issued immunization exemption form on an annual basis by the 15th day of school.

Physicals

All K students, in addition to the immunization record, are required to have documentation of a current physical examination completed within the last year, updated every 13 months. This documentation must be submitted prior to the start of school. It is recommended that all students entering school for the first time have a health record completed by their physician.

Medical Conditions & Required Individual Health Forms

Please have a physician complete any of the following that pertain to your student. Students must have an Emergency Action Plan submitted if they require emergency medication during school hours, after-school events, and field trips/ministry trips.

COVID-19 Policy

Per CDC guidance (updated 8/7/24), those who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to isolate for a minimum of five days. Students may return to normal activities when symptoms have been improving for 24 hours and any fever has been gone for 24 hours without use of fever-reducing medication.