Parents/guardians shall be encouraged to have their children physically examined prior to entering school and again prior to the fourth, seventh and tenth grades. A dental examination shall also be encouraged.
Students may be excused from physical education activities and from curricular requirements relating to physical education activities upon the statement from a physician or other licensed health care professional that such participation would be injurious to their health.
Teachers shall be alert to the general well-being of students and shall refer any questionable situations to the school principal.
Adopted: August 2000
Revised: November 2010
Reviewed: September 2020
LEGAL REF.: C.R.S. 13-22-103 (minors may consent for medical, dental care under certain circumstances)
CROSS REFS.:
Administrative policies:
IMBB, Exemptions from Required Instruction
JLC, Student Health Services and Records
JLDAC, Screening/Testing of Students (And Treatment of Mental Disorders)
Lake County School District R-1, Leadville, Colorado