Clinic

Welcome to the Franz Elementary Clinic!

Here you will find virtually all the information you will need regarding campus and district guidelines for student illnesses and medication.

Additional Information

Every child should eat a well-balanced breakfast before class every day to help them remain focused on classwork. Please refer to the links for information on breakfast ideas.

Each student should have a change of clothes in their backpack, including socks, in case of accidents or emergencies. We also accept donations of clothing: pants and shirts only.

Please make sure your phone numbers and emergency contact numbers are updated regularly so we can regularly contact you immediately if your child becomes ill.

Allergy season is a year-round phenomenon in Houston. Symptoms include sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and coughing that can lead to vomiting. To prevent symptoms from worsening and turning into infection, please make sure your student is sufficiently medicated on a daily basis before arriving at school in the morning. Refer to the Links for daily pollen counts for Houston.

Health Services

24 Hour Rule

Students who demonstrate signs and symptoms of illness or a possible communicable disease should be referred to the school clinic for further assessment. Those with an elevated temperature of 100 degrees or above or those who vomit or have diarrhea must be isolated and sent home. The student must be fever free without fever-reducing medication for 24 hours before he/she can be allowed back to school. Those excluded due to vomiting or diarrhea must also be free of symptoms without the use of preventative medications before being allowed back to school. (Administrative Regulation FFAD)

Immunization Requirements

Katy ISD follows the Texas Department of State Health Services recommendation for immunization compliance in order for a student to attend school. The law requires that all students be as up-to-date as medically feasible in order to attend classes. The immunization vaccine requirements for each grade level are listed on the Katy ISD website. Exemptions to the immunization requirements are allowable on an individual basis for medical contraindications, reasons of conscience-including religious belief, and active duty with the armed forces of the United States. For further information, visit the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Medication Administration

Short term ( 15 days or less) and long term (15 days or more) medications are sometimes prescribed for students to be given during the school day. In such cases, regulations governing administration of medication during school hours must be strictly adhered to by school personnel. Any natural and/or homeopathic products, not FDA approved, will not be dispensed by school personnel.