Getting Involved and Staying in Touch
Policies and Important Information
Information About Sex Offenders
Emergency and annual health history cards
All exams are not created equal
Junior and Senior High School sports
Mandated immunization requirements
New York State Mandated Physicals
Students with special health needs
When a student becomes ill or injured in school
This goal of this state program is to help children receive the health care they need. It offers free or low-cost health insurance to eligible children up to 19 years of age and makes sure that all enrolled children receive basic and preventive health care benefits. We encourage you to call their toll-free number at 1-800-282-0068 to get more information and for an enrollment packet if your child does not have health care coverage.
All students should dress appropriately for the day's weather conditions. Being comfortable will help them to be more successful in the classroom.
This emergency card has vital information about your child that is needed by the health office.
It is very important that this information be completed, in full, with accurate names, addresses and phone numbers.
We contact only those listed by you on this card. If there are any changes, please contact the health office at your child's school.
Many times when students become ill or injured at school (sometimes seriously), the phone numbers we have on file are not useful for various reasons.
Please keep the health office informed and up-to-date with phone numbers and emergency contacts.
The goal of the physical is to identify health factors that contribute to or interfere with your child's ability to function satisfactorily in school. The physical appraisal that is done in school is not intended to replace the more thorough physical with your child's personal physician.
Every child needs a "medical home" where they are followed throughout their years. The school does not and cannot replace the care available with one's own health care provider. The complete physical done by your child's personal physician is designed to offer both parents and child and opportunity to discuss all aspects of life that have any bearing on the overall health of the child and family. This overview of how well the child is coping at his/her stage of development becomes very important during the pre-teen and teen years in view of the complex problems kids face in society today. This more thorough assessment cannot be accomplished in the school setting.
It is the strong feeling of the school district's health professionals as well as the health care providers in the community that the physical done in school should not replace the bi-annual physical exam with your child's personal provider.
Many parents have questions about insurance coverage when there is an injury during a school function.
If there is personal insurance coverage, that becomes the primary coverage. If there are additional claim balances after being submitted to the primary coverage, you may call the Insurance Office at 735-3015 to apply for possible coverage for an incident occurring at school.
All students interested in participating must have a physical annually. These are given in the school. Students may also have this done by their own private physician; the student must then see that a written report is given to the school's heath office. The chief school physician has the final approval for participation.
There is also health screening and paperwork involved in this process.
An athlete may not practice or participate without the approval of the school officer.
Students who have been injured or seriously ill must have a release from their physician to be considered for re-qualification.
Minimum immunization requirements for school attendance:
Parents are responsible for:
These may be done at school by the school physician or nurse practitioner, or by your private health care provider with written documentation given to the school by Oct. 31. Any physical done after Sept. 1, 2005 is valid for the 2006-07 school year.
The school nurse will contact the parents of all students with questionable results or concerns.
The following is required for any medication to be taken in school. This includes pain relievers and cold/cough medicine.
All children are still growing and developing, so their bodies have specific nutritional needs. Children need a well-balanced diet throughout their day. This will promote optimal mental alertness and learning as well as growth.
Children who eat breakfast perform better in school and score significantly higher on achievement tests. They work faster, are more creative and make fewer mistakes than breakfast-skippers.
If it is not possible for your child to have breakfast at home, ask about the school's breakfast program.
Physical activity should be a daily part of your child's life.
Childhood obesity is on the rise. In order to prevent this, we must encourage daily aerobic activity. A few good examples would be to walk, swim, ride a bike, climb stairs, jump rope, mow the lawn, roller-blade or ice skate for at least 15 minutes a day.
It is quality time to do this together. Setting a good example while having time with your child will have positive long-term results.
If we encourage our children and participate in physical activity with them daily, this will become a life-long activity. Our children will be healthier both now and into their adult years.
Grades 2, 4, 7 and 10, and all new entrants to the district
Distance: Grades 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 10, and all new entrants.
Near, color perception, plus lens: All new entrants
Grades 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10, and all new entrants.
Grades 5-9.
Grades 2, 4, 7 and 10, and all new entrants.
Researchers say the average American is sleep-deprived, and young people need the most sleep. The average kindergartner needs about 12 hours of sleep a night and the adolescent about 9.5. One cannot compensate for lack of sleep by diet, exercise or anything else. Prolonged sleep loss can harm the body's ability to fight disease, repair injuries and be fully alert. A good night's sleep is an essential part of every daily fitness routine. Most children, regardless of age, need their parents' guidance to get to bed on time. Bedtime is an excellent time to really "connect" with children, to make them feel special, read stories, hear about their day, give hugs and kisses.
It is very important that parents inform the health office staff of any health concerns a child has that might require special attention. These might include diabetes, asthma, severe allergies, such as peanuts or bee stings, and hearing/vision loss.
The RN will plan with the parent for daily care and/or emergencies. You may call the health office or use the Emergency and Annual Health History card to bring this to the health office's attention.
The school district provides first aid care only; we are not able to make a medical diagnosis of what is wrong with a child, nor are we able to provide treatment needed. We cannot and do not provide the same types of care provided in your child's doctor's office or in a hospital's emergency department.
If a student has a problem, the Health Services staff will:
Work permits are issued at school to those students who want to work. The student must have an application signed by the parent, an updated health history and a current physical exam on file in the health office.
Students who might want to work during the summer and need a permit should make the request in the spring months when the health office staff is working. Students must be at least 14 years old unless they want a newspaper permit.