Health Services
At Two Roads, our dedicated staff, including trained clinic aides, works collaboratively under the oversight of a registered nurse to support students in managing various health-related needs, such as the administration of prescription medications. These trained professionals prioritize the well-being of students and are equipped to address health-related concerns in a responsible and confidential manner, contributing to a safe and supportive learning environment.
Student Health and Medications
Accidents
All accidents that occur on the school grounds must be reported to the school Clinic Aide. Students will receive care consistent with the severity of the injury. Minor abrasions and bumps will be cleaned and bandaged. Parents will be notified immediately when major accidents occur. The fire department or other emergency medical service will be summoned in more serious situations.
Health Office
Each campus has a delegated clinic aide who operates under the authority of a Registered Nurse from Children’s Hospital. Parents should bring special health problems to the attention of the registrar, via Campus Parent Portal, upon enrollment or to the clinic aide as soon as they arise. The purpose of the health office is only to provide first aid and to screen students complaining of illness. It is imperative that someone be available and prepared to pick up your student in the event of illness or accident. A parent or designated adult must pick up a sick student within 30 minutes of being contacted by the clinic aide. Any student with a temperature of 100 degrees or above should be kept home.
Medication
All prescription medication and over-the-counter medications must be sent to the health office with a completed medication form.
- No medication will be dispensed unless a completed form is on file.
- Medications must be sent in the original pharmacy labeled container.
- The student may keep cough drops.
If parents want their child to keep medication on their person, these requirements must be met:
- A letter from the doctor stating that it is necessary for the student to keep medications with him/her.
- A letter from the parents accepting all responsibility in the event the medications are lost or improperly used by anyone.
- Approval of the Registered Nurse.
Medical Forms
Jeffco families must submit a medical provider-signed agreement if their student requires medication during the school day.
Mental Health Supports
Two Roads Charter School promotes a safe, positive learning environment by supporting mental health.
Concussion Awareness
Jeffco Public Schools recognizes the growing concern with injuries resulting in concussion or concussion-like symptoms. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), or concussion, in children is a rapidly growing public health concern.
Hazel Health
Jeffco Public Schools partners with Hazel Health, Inc. to provide free, additional physical and mental health care services for students. This a telehealth extension of support to Jeffco students enrolled at district-managed schools.
Health Insurance
Jeffco Public Schools' Certified Application Assistance Site (CAAS) operates through the Jeffco Public Schools Community and Family Connections (CFC) program. CFC assists any individuals inquiring about Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) and other health-related resources.
Hearing & Vision Screenings
Hearing and vision screenings are conducted for students in their schools according to the Colorado Department of Education guidelines.
Lice Protocol
The Department of Health Services at Jeffco Public Schools recognizes that any student or family can have lice. Jeffco’s district nurses follow several protocols and are an excellent resource for school administration, teachers, parents and families.
Student Accident Insurance
Parents and guardians of Jeffco Public Schools students can purchase student accident, athletic and dental insurance coverage.
Health Services in Jeffco
Jeffco Public Schools' Department of Health Services provides health consultation and resources to support students and their families.
Each school has a district Registered Nurse (RN) who consults with students, families, school staff and administration. Ask your student’s school for their district RN contact details and notify the RN if your student has a health need that requires support during the school day.
Each school also has a school health aide who does day-to-day care of students such as medication, Band-Aids, and ice.
Keep your student’s health concerns updated at registration and as conditions change during the school year. It is important for Jeffco to have current contact information of families.
When Students and Staff Should Stay Home
Jeffco follows the recommendations from Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) on when students and staff should stay home from school, work or childcare. District RNs provide guidance to school administration following the How Sick is Too Sick document.
The best ways to stop the spread of infection is through good hand washing and staying home when sick.
Immunizations
Colorado law requires all students attending Colorado schools and licensed childcare centers to be vaccinated against certain diseases unless a medical or non-medical exemption is filed.
For information about vaccine requirements, resources and exemptions, visit the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s School-Required Vaccines page.