Boise School District believes that students’ well-being is crucial for their academic and personal success. With that in mind, we promote health and safety in our school environment. Boise School District prioritizes internal resources and partners with community organizations to support the well-being of students.
Idaho Code requires that we provide you with notice that the Boise School District provides preventative health and wellness services, screenings, medication administration, first aid and emergency care, and appropriate management of all health conditions with parental consent.
A framework for preventative health and wellness services is provided in an effort to support academic success for all students, which includes:
- Dental screening in Kindergarten, 2nd and 5th grade, and any students who are new to the District
- Vision screening in Kindergarten, 2nd and 5th grade, and any students who are new to the District
- Hearing screening in preschool, Kindergarten,1st and 6th grade, and any students who are new to the District
- Spinal screenings are offered for girls in grades 5 and 7 and 8th grade for boys
Other health services provided for students with parental consent include:
- Optional immunization clinics at various sites across the District. School entry immunization information and resources are available at each school’s Health office
- Onsite pediatric assessment and treatment services at select schools that expand those services to families
- Onsite behavioral and mental health services at select schools that expand those services to families.
School staff members support students by assessing and assisting students with the appropriate management of health conditions. Medication is administered according to the Boise School District Policy 3440, Administering Medication, and with parental consent. In addition, emergency care is provided to all students according to District Policy 3441, Emergency Care. Social-emotional, behavioral and mental health support services are provided to support student well-being.
If you have any questions about the above health services, please contact your student’s school nurse or principal.