Physicals:
A letter from the health office was sent home if your student is in need of an up-to-date (07/01/2023-present) physical. New York State law requires a health examination for all students entering the school district for the first time and when entering Pre-K or K, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th grade. The examination must be completed by a New York State licensed physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner and on the NYS Health Appraisal Form . Completed Health Appraisal forms can be emailed or faxed to the Health Office.
Medications:
If your child will be taking medication during the school year, medication forms for both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications must be signed by the provider and parent annually. Medication must remain in the properly labeled pharmacy or original OTC container. Parents or guardians must personally deliver all medication to the school health office. Medication forms are available on the district website or may be obtained from the school health office. Your physician may use his or her own form if desired.
Guidelines for Illness:
Although at times it may be inconvenient, we ask that in order to prevent a longer or recurring illness for your child and to prevent the spread of illness to other children, you keep your child home from school if:
- Your child has a fever. Your child must be fever free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school. Please do not treat a fever and send your child to school.
- Your child has had vomiting or diarrhea within the last 24 hours. Please allow your child to recover and be eating normally before returning to school.
- Your child has a persistent cough that could spread illness to others or be disruptive to learning in the classroom.
- Your child has been diagnosed with strep throat or is awaiting results. Your child must be on antibiotics for 24 hours before returning.
- Your child has an unexplained rash or sores.
- Your child has been diagnosed with pink eye. Your child must be on antibiotic eye drops for 24 hours before returning.
- Your child has been diagnosed with head lice. Your child must be treated and free of lice and nits before returning.
Gym Excuses:
- If your child had an active Doctor's note excusing them from physical education at the end of the 2023-2024 school year, we will need a Doctor's note allowing clearance before they are able to participate in physical education and recess in the 2024-2025 school year.
- If your child is being excused from physical education by a parent/guardian or by a medical provider, they will also be excused from recess.
- A parent can request in writing a gym excuse for their child for 1-3 PE classes. Otherwise, a medical provider's note will be required.
- A physician note is required for a student to use crutches and the elevator in the school.
- If a student is using crutches and typically rides a bus, please contact the main office as other transportation arrangements may need to be made.
- Any note excusing the child from physical education must include the nature of the injury, any limitations and restrictions, and the dates the student is to be excused.
Extra Clothing Recommendation:
We recommend that all student's keep a change of clothes in their backpack in case of accidents, spills, inclement weather, etc. The health office does have a supply of extra underwear, clothes, coats, hats, mittens, socks and shoes. The health office does accept new and used donations. If you have clothing that you are getting rid of and think we might be able to use it at the school, please contact me and I can let you know what we are in need of.
Sunscreen:
Students can carry and use topical sunscreen products approved by the FDA with the written permission of the parent or guardian of the student. A record of this permission must be maintained by the school. A student who is unable to physically apply sunscreen may be assisted by unlicensed personnel when directed to do so by the student if permitted by a parent or guardian and authorized by the school.
