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The Office

The Office

Mission Statement

Our mission is to promote a positive and caring environment where our students feel safe and nurtured. It is our joy to assist our Hightower Tigers and their families.


Office Staff

Cindy Emens

Cindy Emens
Office Manager
Cindy.Emens@pisd.edu

Alicia Nation

Alicia Nation
Secretary
Alicia.Nation@pisd.edu

School Nurse

Sugna Kamdar, RN

Nurse
Sugna Kamdar
sugna.kamdar@pisd.edu

Overview

The School Nurse appraises the health needs of the students by providing a safe and healthy environment for students and promoting good health practices among students. Major functions are:

  • Administer first aid for various emergencies with appropriate follow-up
  • Supervise and assist students with acute and chronic illnesses/injuries
  • Provide relevant counseling and guidance to students and parents so they may assume responsibility for maintenance of student health
  • Serve as health consultant and resource-person to students, parents, and school personnel
  • Maintain state-mandated health records
  • Immunizations and health information
  • Screening: Conduct procedures, process referrals, and ensure follow-ups relative to vision and hearing deficiencies and signs of scoliosis
  • Uphold school health related state, district, and school policies and administrative regulations
  • Maintain parental authorization records for health care services and release of health information
  • Promote a positive, caring climate for learning
Click on the following PISD links for more details

Health Tips
Parent Forms
Immunizations Requirements
Medicine / Illeness
Health Screenings
Communicable Diseases
Medical Issues
Resources

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