Sharyland ISD

Mission of SHARYLAND ISD Health Services Department:
To support student success, helping each person we touch reach his/her maximum health potential.

• Conduct health screenings for vision, hearing, Acanthosis Nigricans, scoliosis, height and weight

• Provide emergency first aid

• Evaluate and assess the health needs of students and employees

• Provide health counseling on chronic illness, nutrition, disease prevention and positive lifestyles

• Implement and monitor students' compliance with state immunization laws

• Develop objectives for the health component of the Individualized Health Plan

• Conduct health-related classroom presentations

• Evaluate and monitor communicable diseases

• Provide health resources for faculty and staff

• Serve as liaisons between home and school regarding health concerns

• Record health histories

• Monitor long-term illnesses

• Implement case management within the school setting

• Participate in parent-nurse conferences

• Provide information and referral to community resources

• Participate with parent groups

• Provide activities for health promotion and education