Health

HEALTH SERVICES & REQUIREMENTS

Each school is staffed by a registered professional nurse. During the school year the health offices at the elementary schools are open from
8:15 AM to 3:15 PM. The Middle and High School Health Offices are open from 8:00-3:00 PM. During the summer vacation the health offices are closed. Any questions about the information below, please contact your school nurse at #967-6100,

Midland School Health Office	ext. #4930
Milton School Health Office	ext. #3930
Osborn School Health Office	ext. #5930
Middle School Health Office	ext. #2930
High School Health Office	ext. #1930

Each health office maintains an e-board with specific information and forms that can be downloaded.

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION:
School nurses may administer medications to students during the school day with a written prescription from a physician, written permission from the parent/guardian, and the medication in the original or pharmacy-labeled container.

IMMUNIZATIONS:
New York State law requires that all children entering school be vaccinated against diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella (German measles) and Hepatitis B. Varicella vaccination is required of students born on or after January 1, 1998 and those students born on or after January 1, 1994 and entering 6^th grade or above. Before entering school, students must either: show documented proof from a licensed health care provider that they have completed the required immunizations; or are in the process of being immunized (have received one dose each of diphtheria, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, Hepatitis B and varicella) and have appointments for the remaining vaccinations; or show documented proof from a licensed health care provider that they have either had the disease or a blood test showing immunity.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS:
State law requires physical examinations for all new students and students entering second (2), fourth (4), seventh (7) and tenth (10) grades. New York State Law requires that a physical exam “…(is) acceptable if administered not more than twelve months prior to the beginning of the school year in which the exam is required.” The exam must be performed by a licensed health care provider who is authorized to practice within the United States so long as the jurisdiction has “…standards and practice comparable to those of New York.” The required exam must be submitted within thirty days of entering school.

PHYSICAL EXAM REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT ATHLETES:
Student athletes must have a yearly physical examination by either the school physician or their licensed, private health care provider. This exam is valid for one year except for the sport’s season in which it expires. Parents/guardians of student athletes must also complete a health history and sports clearance card before each sport season.

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES:
For the health and safety of other students, children who are ill should be kept home. The school nurse should be informed if a child contracts a contagious disease. Students diagnosed with strep throat may not return to school until 24 hours after the first dose of antibiotic therapy. Students with a fever (T+100º F) may return to school when he/she is fever free for 24 hours.

STUDENT EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Parents of new students need to complete an “Emergency Contact Information Form” and, at some schools, also an Emergency Card which is returned to the Health Office. The information listed is used in the event of an emergency at school and the parents/guardian are unable to be reached . During the school year, if there are changes in the emergency contacts, this information can be updated by contacting your school nurse.

SCHOOL ACCIDENTS AND SCHOOL INSURANCE:
The school will make every effort to prevent accidental injuries and to provide first aid as necessary. In case of an accident, parents will be called immediately. If parents cannot be reached, the emergency contact will be called.

Questions concerning the school district’s accident insurance policy should be directed to Mr. Robert Walsh, Assistant Superintendent, at 914-967-6100, ext. 6270.