SASI
Shiprock Associated School, Inc.
Student Health Services
Health Office
Our Health Office is guided by the principle of Hózhó balance, harmony, and wellness,
to ensure students are safe, healthy, and able to fully participate in learning and school activities.
Shiprock Associated Schools is committed to supporting the health and well-being of all students. Our Health Office works with families to ensure students can safely attend school and participate fully in learning.
If your student has a medical condition, requires medication, or needs health services at school, please contact the Health Office for assistance.
Important Notes
Written permission must be renewed every school year
Only the School Nurse (RN) may administer over-the-counter medication without a Medication Administration Form
Parents must pick up medications at the end of the school year
Unclaimed medications will be safely discarded
Reminder notices will be sent in May
School-Based Health Center
The Indian Health Service School-Based Health Center (SBHC) provides services to enrolled students, including:
Primary health care
Basic medical services
Mental health services
Consent forms are available under Health Forms
School-Based Health Clinic Forms
Medical Conditions
Please inform the Health Office if your student has a medical condition such as:
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Asthma
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Diabetes
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Seizures
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Allergies
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Migraines
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Other ongoing health concerns
If your student:
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Takes medication at school
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Needs emergency medication (inhaler or EpiPen)
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Requires over-the-counter medications
You must complete the required Health Forms listed at the bottom of this page.
All health forms must be updated each school year.
Please return completed forms to the Health Office. If you need assistance, we are happy to help.
Illness at School
Students will be sent home if they have:
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Fever of 100.0°F or higher
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Vomiting
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Diarrhea
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Other concerning symptoms
Students may return to school after symptoms have resolved.
If a student becomes ill at school:
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Parents or guardians will be contacted
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Students must be picked up as soon as possible
Please keep emergency contact information updated.
Medication at School
Students who need medication during the school day must have proper documentation on file.
Required Steps
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Complete a Medication Administration Form
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Have the form signed by:
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Parent or guardian
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Medical provider
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Submit medication to the Health Office
Medication cannot be stored or given without a completed and signed form.
All medications, including over-the-counter medications, must be documented.
Medication
Guidelines
Medication must be brought to school by a parent or guardian in the original container.
Prescription medication must include:
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Student name
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Medication name
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Dosage and schedule
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Prescribing provider
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Pharmacy name and phone number
Student-Carried Medication
Students may carry the following medications only with medical provider approval:
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Asthma inhalers
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EpiPens
Approval must be documented on the:
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Asthma Action Plan
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Allergy Action Plan
Immunization
Information
Immunization Information
All students must have current immunizations to attend school.
Please provide updated immunization records during registration.
Resources
2025–2026 NM School Immunization Requirements
NMDOH Exemption Form & Instructions
VaxViewNM – Access Your Student's Immunization Records
Health Offices
Northwest Middle/High School
Health Office: (505) 368-2213
Atsa Biyaazh Community School
Health Office: (505) 368-2142
Stacey Garrett, RN
School Nurse
Cell: (505) 381-2629
Kris Morris
Health Assistant
