About Our School
Health Clinic
Jones Elementary School's Health Clinic is staffed by Ms. Teresa Davis. She is our on-site School Nurse during school hours. Ms. Davis takes care of all our students' health needs. Students who are feeling ill are sent to Ms. Davis for observation. She also records students' height and weight; checks eye-sight; and administers hearing tests. Any health related concerns should be directed to Ms. Davis.
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PTS Health Services
The PTS Health Services page contains important information regarding how families and schools collaborate to support the health of all students. Visit their page below for more information on the following:
- Medications in school
- Immunization information
- Health forms
- Vision and hearing screenings
Attendance Policy
Absences
When your child is going to be absent or late for any reason, please call the clinic at 219-764-6643 by 9:00 a.m. This is a 24 hour line for your convenience. The Too Sick For School Guidelines may help you in making the decision to keep your child home from school. When your child arrives late or leaves before the end of the school day, a parent or guardian must come into the office to sign the student in/out. Please refer to the attendance policy in the student/parent handbook for detailed attendance information.
Elementary Attendance Policy
Family Vacations
Vacations while in school are discouraged. However, parental vacations of up to five (5) days are excused provided the following has been done:
- A Vacation Request form must be filled out by the parent and returned to the principal for approval at least two (2) weeks in advance of the vacation. These forms can be picked up in the office.