School Life
Health Clinic
Illness/Injury
Communicable Illness
First, please let us assure you that communicable diseases are a very common occurrence among children. There is neither shame nor guilt if your child should contract one of these illnesses. It is all part of growing up and handwashing goes a long way in prevention.
Please contact the school clinic if you have any questions.
Lower/Middle School Campus: 561.472.3427
Brandi Hobbs, RN brandi.hobbs@thebenjaminschool.org
Lower/Middle School Campus: 561.472.3427
Jodi Benedetto, LPN jodi.benedetto@thebenjaminschool.org
Upper School Campus: 561.472.3448
Mary Beth Donaldson, RN marybeth.donaldson@thebenjaminschool.org
Please contact the school clinic if you have any questions.
Lower/Middle School Campus: 561.472.3427
Brandi Hobbs, RN brandi.hobbs@thebenjaminschool.org
Lower/Middle School Campus: 561.472.3427
Jodi Benedetto, LPN jodi.benedetto@thebenjaminschool.org
Upper School Campus: 561.472.3448
Mary Beth Donaldson, RN marybeth.donaldson@thebenjaminschool.org
When to keep your child home:
Children need to be healthy to learn. They should have adequate sleep and a good breakfast before school. If your child shows any of the following signs, he/she should be kept home.
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Fever 100.4 or higher in the past 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing agent such as acetaminophen and/or Ibuprofen.
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Vomiting in the past 24 hours.
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Diarrhea in the past 24 hours.
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Undiagnosed Rash.
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Frequent uncontrolled cough.
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An open or oozing sore: unless it is properly covered with a bandage that will not leak wound drainage while at school.
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Strep Throat - must be on antibiotics for 24 hours.
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Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye) must be on antibiotic eye drops for 24 hours.
Statement About Injuries
If your child needs to be restricted from PE/sports or recess for any reason, a note is required from a physician. If an injury has been sustained requiring crutches, cast, splinting, or any supportive device, please notify the school nurses before your child returns to school. A doctor’s note explaining the nature of the injury and any necessary accommodations/restrictions is required. A clearance note from the physician is required to resume physical activities.
Main Address & Lower/Middle School
11000 Ellison Wilson RoadNorth Palm Beach, FL 33408
Ph: 561.626.3747
A premier PK3 - Grade 12 independent, coeducational day school with campuses in North Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens. Since 1960, The Benjamin School has provided a challenging college preparatory education to a diverse student body in a structured, nurturing community environment.