Back to School Checklist

The Back to School Checklist is for parents with children who suffer from syncope and attend school. The Checklist will help ensure your child’s school environment to be as safe as possible.

Ask to meet with the principal, school nurse, and, possibly, the 504 plan people.

Develop a School Health Care Plan.

  1. Take the STARS plan to your child’s physician to complete the activities, etc.
  2. Example of care plan
  3. Work with your school nurse to complete the plan, using your knowledge of your child’s condition and your doctor’s recommendations.
  4. You may also fill out the plan yourself and take to the meeting.
  5. Take the STARS information to meeting.

To ensure that your child’s School Health Care Plan is in place and working verify the following:

  1. Who is responsible for receiving the plan (the principle, school nurse)?
  2. Where is the care plan kept?
  3. Who is responsible for implementing the plan, if needed?
  4. How does the school train staff regarding the existence and implementation of individual care plans?

Ask the principle what the school’s Emergency Medical Plan is, and whether all staff are trained on what it is.

Make a plan to ensure that all recommendations are in place.

  1. Ensure that all staff has a picture of your child.
  2. Offer to provide training in existing staff meetings etc.
  3. Speak directly to all staff that interact with your student (lunch room, playground aides, coaches, PE teacher, etc.)

If you feel like your school is not able to provide a safe environment and need additional help, call your school district. They will often advocate for your child, and educate you regarding the federal law pertaining to a child with a disability and your educational rights.