Students must be healthy to be educated and educated to be healthy.

The SMMUSD Health Team is composed of Registered Credentialed School Nurses (RCSNs), a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), and Health Office Specialists (HOS). Together, we provide equitable, student-centered care across all school sites, ensuring that each child’s health supports their success in school.

School Nurses (RCSNs)

Every school site is supported by a Registered Credentialed School Nurse—a licensed Registered Nurse with specialized training and a School Nurse Services Credential. Some RCSNs serve more than one site and are vital members of the educational team, using evidence-based practices to support student well-being.

School Nurses are responsible for:

• Developing and implementing individualized care plans

• Managing medications and medical procedures during the school day

• Ensuring compliance with immunization requirements

• Preventing illness and promoting wellness

• Leading emergency preparedness and response

• Supporting students with chronic physical and mental health conditions

• Conducting state-mandated hearing and vision screenings

• Promoting regular attendance through health-related interventions

• Training staff in health-related procedures and protocols

• Teaching health promotion, literacy, and disease prevention

• Providing health education to students, families, and staff

• Connecting families with community health resources

• Encouraging age-appropriate independence and self-advocacy in students with medical needs

• Collaborating with educators and specialists during SSTs, IEPs, 504 meetings, and other student support services

• Working closely with the LA County Department of Public Health to prevent and manage communicable diseases in the school setting

Mental Health Services
Please visit our Mental Health & Community Resources page for more information.    

Venice Family Clinic at Santa Monica High School

Venice Family Clinic is available to provide health services to Santa Monica High School students. 

Services include: Immunizations, physicals (sports & general), care for ongoing conditions, confidential services and reproductive services.

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Hours:

Tuesday 1pm-3:45pm

Thursday 8:30am-11:45am

Health Educator Available: Thursday 8:30am-11:30am

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