Health Services
Director of Health, Phys. Ed., & Athletics
Robert Franco
631-754-5375
School Nurse
The school nurse is available for first aid and health emergencies and acts as a liaison between the home, the school, and the family physician when necessary. The nurse also maintains students’ health records and supervises general health screening, including vision, hearing, and scoliosis.
School Health Examination Form (PDF)
Physical Exams?
New York State Education Department requires a physical examination for
new entrants and students in Grades Pre-K or K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11;
annually for interscholastic sports; and working papers as needed; or as
required if receiving special education services. The Board of
Education requests that this examination be made by the family physician
whenever possible, but if a medical report has not been returned to the
school nurse by October 15, the examination will be conducted in school
by the school physician.
Vision, Hearing and Scoliosis screenings will be conducted in the Health
Offices for selected students per New York State mandate. Parents of
students found to have a hearing or vision deficit will be notified by
mail or email.
Immunizations
New York State Public Health Law, Section 2164, requires that schools will not permit a child to attend school unless the parent/guardian provides the school with a certificate of immunization or proof from a physician, nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant that the child is in the process of receiving the required immunizations. This schedule reflects the minimum doses that are required for grades K-12. Please consult your school nurse or healthcare practitioner regarding information for each vaccine.
- Serologic evidence is acceptable for MMR, Hepatitis-B, Varicella andall three serotypes of Polio.
- Medical exemptions for immunizations must be received annually.
- Religious exemption forms are available from the District Office.
Medication
Medication Authorization Form
According to state law, if any internal medication is to be given, it must be administered by the school nurse and only upon receipt of a written request from the family doctor, giving frequency and dosage and describing the condition for which it has been prescribed. In addition, a note from the parent, requesting that the medicine be given according to doctor’s instructions, is required. Medication must be given directly to the school nurse by the parent and must be in its original container from the pharmacy. Students may not carry medicine (including over-the-counter or prescription medication) in school at any time.
Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases
Parents are encouraged to keep children at home when illness is suspected and to notify the attendance office when a child is absent due to illness. When the illness is due to a communicable disease, the school nurse should also be notified.
Health Records
In case of a medical emergency, it is imperative that the school is able to reach a parent, guardian, or neighbor. Please notify the school's main office/guidance office if you have any changes to contact/phone number information.
Wellness and Allergies Policies