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Health Services at GOAL High School
Nursing services at GOAL High School include:
- Provides training and ongoing supervision to school staff that equips them to care for students with medical needs, to give medications, and to respond appropriately in emergencies.
- Manages care for students’ medical needs while at school and develops individual health care plans and emergency plans to address those needs.
- Shares active involvement in Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and Section 504 Plans by providing student health assessments and staff consultation.
- Oversees immunization tracking.
- Develops and promotes student wellness and disease prevention programs and policies.
- Oversees vision and hearing screenings of students.
- Provides training for school staff in CPR and First Aid.
GOAL Nursing Team
Each region at GOAL High School has a School Nurse (RN). Each nurse oversees all health services at each site in his or her region.
Alicia Bacon
Sites Served
Karen Trubia
Sites Served
Clifton, Craig, Fruita, Grand Junction, Montrose, and Glenwood Springs/Rifle
[email protected]
(970)644-1526
Hours: Tue-F 8-4
Region: Northwest
Lori Clark RN
Sites Served
[email protected]
(719)321-4540
Hours: M-TH 8-4
Region: Springs
Lawrence Sandoval
Sites Served
[email protected]
(719)460-1291
Hours: M-F 9-5
Region: Southern
Erika Townsend
Sites Served
[email protected]
(719)491-2514
Hours: M-Th 9-5
Region: Central
Alisha Porter
Sites Served
Aurora South, Aurora Town Center, Brighton, Commerce City/Montbello, Lakewood and Thornton
[email protected]
(719) 459-1916
Hours: M-Th 9-5
Region: Denver
For Students Who Need Health Care Plans (HCP) and/or Medications at School or School-Sponsored Events:
Health Care Plan Documents
Allergies
GOAL High School does not restrict students or staff from bringing food to school. We encourage students and staff not to share food, to wash hands before and after eating, and to check food labels prior to eating. Students who have severe allergies and need medication at school may provide their regional nurse with a completed Severe Allergy and Anaphylaxis HCP.
Immunizations
Colorado law requires all students attending Colorado schools to be vaccinated against certain diseases unless a medical or non-medical exemption is filed. Parents/Guardians/Adult students are responsible for providing complete immunization records or an immunization exemption.
Non-medical exemptions MUST be completed at the start of each school year. They expire on June 30th of every year.
Please click on the Colorado Department of Public Health Environment link below for instructions on how to obtain an immunization exemption.
K-12 2024-2025 Parent immunization letter for GOAL
Other Resources
Concussion Care at Goal High School
Each year in our country, thousands of 9-12 students sustain a concussion from a fall, motor vehicle accident, sports field or other activity. Goal recognizes the growing concern with injuries resulting in concussion or concussion-like symptoms.
If your student experiences a concussion or you are concerned about a head injury, please contact your school nurse to review.
Goal High School is fully committed to the academic success of all our students, and support for all health conditions that may impact learning. Goal uses evidence-based guidelines to help in the support with students who are impacted by a concussion, however you and your student’s communication and support are integral to assist us in offering the best possible outcome and support for your student in school.
What this means for all Goal students:
- Education to staff regarding concussion identification and support.
- Removal of the student from school day physical activities (beyond walking).
- Initiation of Teacher Acute Concussion Tool (TACT) to each teacher who has a student in the class.
- Return to activity (play) with the medical provider’s direction or a completed parents approval letter to clear the concussion care at school.
Your student’s school nurse will work closely with your student and you to help monitor healing and assist staff with updated information on the status of your student’s concussion.
A weekly symptom self-screener will need to be completed by your student.
A healthcare provider clearance note, or a parent approval letter will be needed to fully complete concussion care at school.
If your student still is experiencing symptoms or concussion related challenges in school after 4-6 weeks, further support is available and will be utilized.
Some online suggestions for parents and students from Colorado Department of Education include:
- Create a routine and encourage sticking to a daily schedule
- Discourage student naps – it is important to maintain a normal sleep schedule
- Consider using blue-screen glasses while online.
- Use word prediction software that predicts words while the student is typing such as:
Co:Writer
TypeIt4Me (Macs only) - Reduce visual clutter on the screen pages to reduce visual overload
Immersive Reader
Safari Reader on the Safari browser
Mercury Reader extension on Chrome browser - Text-to-speech for a student who may find reading too taxing they can have books or documents read aloud. Examples include:
Snap and Read
Audio Books: Audible, Scribd
Reads other types of documents- NaturalReader, Voice Dream Reader - Speech-to-text – Speech recognition software that will turn a student’s speech into text on the computer screen.
Siri’s dictation feature offers real-time speech-to-text conversion, recording the words you say as typed text on Apple products.
Mac Speech to Text (Apple products)
Dragon
Substance and Vaping Resources for Students and Families
At GOAL, we prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of our students and staff. It is important to note that our school maintains a strict policy prohibiting the use of vapes and all other substances on school property and in school vehicles.
Here, you will find valuable resources, educational materials, and support services to help you make informed decisions and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Let’s work together to create a safe and drug-free environment for everyone in our school community.
Resources for Teens
Helpful Resources – QuitAssist®
Rise Above Colorado – A nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth to live a life free of drug misuse and addiction. They offer educational resources and support for vaping and substance use prevention.
My Life, My Quit -A free youth cessation program that offers coaching and support to help young people quit vaping and tobacco use.
Colorado QuitLine 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) – Free counseling, support, and nicotine replacement therapies for those looking to quit vaping or smoking.
Smokefree Teen – Free counseling, support and cessation program for teens looking to quit vaping or smoking.
Truth Initiative – Teens and young adults can join for free texting DITCHVAPE to 88709
Resources for Parents/Families:
Policy
Students may not buy, sell, distribute, transfer, possess, carry or use controlled substances, including medical marijuana, “look-alike” substances, imitations of controlled substances, drug paraphernalia or illegal drugs, tobacco products (including e-cigarettes) or alcohol while on school property, while engaged in, participating in, or present at an activity or event that is connected to the school programs or school related functions, or at any time or in any place where student conduct is likely to substantially disrupt the school programs or school related functions. With reasonable suspicion, school officials may search for and seize controlled substances, “look-alike” substances, imitations of controlled substances, drug paraphernalia or illegal drugs, tobacco products or alcohol on school property, or at school sponsored activities that take place off school property. Students who violate this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including dismissal, expulsion and/or referral to law enforcement authorities. In the event of a tobacco violation, GOAL High School will make every effort, which may include educational alternatives to suspension, to provide comprehensive interventions, for student tobacco policy violators.
At a minimum, GOAL High School will provide to students:
At a minimum, GOAL High School will provide to students:
- Information regarding the tobacco-free school law.
- A copy of the tobacco-free school policy.
- Educational information regarding the hazards of tobacco products and resources for cessation.
Green Button
Crisis Resources
Illness Guidelines
GOAL High School follows the illness guidelines from Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
How Sick is Too Sick to be at School
CDPHE Infectious disease guidelines for schools and child care settings