Student Support / Health Services

Health Services

The Health Services program for Forsyth County Schools advances the well-being, academic success, and life-long achievement of students. To that end, school nurses facilitate positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual and potential health problems; provide case management services; and actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self-management, self-advocacy, and learning.

School Nurse Directory

The school nurse:

provides direct health care for students and staff

provides leadership for the provision of health services

provides screening and referral for health conditions

promotes a healthy school environment

promotes health

serves in a leadership role in health policies and programs

serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and health care providers

Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice

Healthy children are successful learners. The school nurse has a multi-faceted role within the school setting, one that supports the physical, mental, emotional, and social health of students and their success in the learning process.

Health Related Resources

COVID-19 Guidance

Emergency Response to Life Threatening Asthma, Allergic Reactions or Opioid Overdoses

FCS Health Forms

Head Lice

FCS Guidelines

Head Lice Information

Illness Guidance: Is your child too sick for school?

Immunization Requirements

Required Health Documentation for FCS Enrollment

7th Grade Immunization Requirements

11th Grade Immunization Requirements

Scoliosis Screenings

Student Accident Insurance Plan (English)

Student Accident Insurance Plan (Spanish)

Vaping Resources

Louisa Holcomb, school nurse at Chattahoochee Elementary School, was recently honored for 20 years of service as a school nurse with Forsyth County Schools. Congratulations!

Forsyth County Schools are looking for substitute school nurses.

Are you a licensed RN or LPN? Would you like to work the same hours as your FCS student? Our students will warm your heart, make you laugh and brighten your day! If interested, please apply online for the Substitute School Nurse vacancy click here to be redirected to the HR webpage or contact Heidi Avila at 770-887-2461 ext. 202336 or havila@forsyth.k12.ga.us.