Health in middle school and high school

Mandatory vaccinations

To be enrolled in a school, your child should be vaccinated against certain diseases.

Vaccinations are regularly checked during school by the health staff of the institution. You should update your child’s vaccines by following the schedule of vaccinations.

Vaccinations are not carried out in the school, you must contact a health professional.

Recommended vaccinations

A national vaccination campaign against human papillomavirus (HPV) infections is being organized in schools.

Medical visit to the college

A doctor's examination is done by a nurse during the 12th^e year of the child. At this time, the nurse makes an assessment of the child's physical and psychological health.

These visits are free for families. The presence of a parent is possible.

With your consent, the information about your child's health collected during these examinations is recorded in your child's shared medical record.

Infirmary

A school has an infirmary to accommodate the sick student during his time at the college or high school.

There is a nurse on duty. He can be helped by a school doctor.

The nurse makes a diagnosis and implements the care so that the student can return to school in the best conditions.

In an emergency, the institution may ask the fire department to take the student and possibly send him to a hospital. The family must then be notified.

A national protocol specifies the organization of care.

If a student is undergoing medical treatment, the family should inform the nurse and provide the prescribed medication.

The nurse does not issue a prescription. On the other hand, it can administer the emergency contraception to a student.

Health, Citizenship and Environment Education Committee (CESCE)

One Health, Citizenship and Environment Education Committee (CESCE) exists in each establishment.

In particular, it is responsible for defining a program in the following areas:

• Health education
• Sexuality education
• Prevention of risky behavior

The CESCE is chaired by the school head. It may be composed of the following members:

• Representatives of teaching staff, parents of pupils and pupils appointed by the head of school on a proposal from the members of the board of directors

• Educational, social and health personnel of the institution (e.g. school nurse)

• Representatives of the municipality and the local authority (department or region)

• Representatives of institutional partners (police, gendarmerie, departmental fire and rescue service - SDIS - and associations) and representatives of the national education citizen reserve.

Nutrition education, prevention of overweight and obesity

In addition to the nutritional education received by children during their primary education, taste-forming activities are being implemented. They are the subject of animation or various activities.

Under the National Nutrition Health Program (NNSP), 5-year-old students^è receive a nutrition guide.

Vending machines selling drinks and food products for a fee are prohibited inside the establishments.

Information on the harms of tobacco, alcohol and drugs

Information on the harms of tobacco, alcohol and drugs is part of the health educational pathway that each school must implement.

The actions are carried out by teachers, health and social workers and external actors.

Sexuality education

Sexuality education aims to promote responsible behavior of pupils and inform them about certain risks (prevention of sexually transmitted infections, prevention of sexual violence, etc.).

At least 3 annual sexuality education sessions are held in middle and high schools. They complement the different lessons being taught. These sessions are organized by a team of trained and volunteer staff (teachers, senior education counselors, nurses, etc.). Qualified external partners are usually sought to facilitate the sessions.

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