This information will be shared on a need to know basis with staff, administration and emergency medical staff in the case of an emergency unless you notify us otherwise.
Kuumba Academy Charter School has adopted the following procedures in caring for a student when he/she becomes ill or injured at school:
In case of other emergencies and/or need of medical or hospital care:
1.The school will call the home. If there is no answer,
2.The school will call the father’s, mother’s or guardian’s place of employment. If there is no answer,
3.The school will call the other telephone number(s) listed and the physician
4.If none of the above answer, the school will call an ambulance, if necessary, to transport the student to a local medical facility.
5.Based upon the medical judgment of the attending physician, the student may be admitted to a local medical facility.
6.The school will continue to call the parents, guardians, or physician until one is reached.
If I cannot be reached and the school authorities have followed the procedures described, I agree to assume all expenses for moving and medically treating this student. I also hereby consent to any treatment, surgery, diagnostic procedures or the administration of anesthesia which may be carried out based on the medical judgment of the attending physician.