Health Clinic
Bridges Preparatory School has two clinics on campus. One is located in the elementary school and the other is located in between the middle and high schools. The elementary clinic's hours are 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The middle/high school clinic's hours are 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Both clinics are staffed by full-time registered nurses.
It is the focus of our health team to ensure student health and wellness needs are met. Our nursing staff provides first-aid for injuries and care for illnesses that occur at school. A medical record is maintained on each student.
In order to ensure the continued wellness of our entire school, students should be kept at home when they are sick. For example:
- Fever- A student should be fever-free without taking fever-reducing medicine for 24 hours before returning to school.
- Vomiting due to illness- A student should not have any vomiting episodes for 24 hours before returning to school.
- Undiagnosed rash
- Active lice
- For a complete list of exclusions, refer to the guidelines listed on the DPH School Exclusion List and/or the BPS-specific health policies below.
Please review our Medication Policy for the most up-to-date information.
South Carolina law requires students to have a current South Carolina Certificate of Immunization on file within 30 days from when the student starts school. After this timeframe, the student will not be allowed to attend school until the record is received. Immunizations must be on SC Certificate of Immunization form 4024. The only exception is military installations may use DPH form 4375 which must be accompanied by form DD-2766-C or P-0630.
A schedule of required immunizations can be obtained at the SC DPH website, or by contacting the Department of Public Health or your healthcare provider. Our school nurses can also provide you with this information.
Please review our COVID-19 Policy for the most up-to-date information. Additionally, please see our Attestation Form for At-Home Rapid COVID Tests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will masks be required in school facilities?
It is against State Proviso 1.108 for the school to require mandatory mask-wearing for staff and students in schools. As such, masks are optional.
Are there any areas where masks will be required?
The South Carolina Department of Education has shared that masks can be required in school nursing rooms and athletic trainer areas, and could be required as needed.
Will there be temperature checks this year?
Temperature checks will be upon referral to the nurse’s office.
Will water fountains be working again?
Bottle filling machines will be in use to reduce the spread of germs.
Will your protocols change if the virus gets worse?
Bridges Preparatory School will continue to monitor our schools’ cases and consult with CDC and DPH when formulating our protocols, as well as following state laws.