
Ms. Catalina Martone
862-306-7190 Ext. 1106
SCHOOL HEALTH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Dear Parents,
Listed below are policies that must be followed throughout the school year. Please help us ensure the safety and well- being of all our students. If you should have any questions or concerns please contact the Nurse’s office.
Reasons for Keeping Your Child Home:
- Fevers, 100 or higher
- Illness during the night
- Complaints of nausea, upset stomach, vomiting, headache, or diarrhea prior to leaving for school
- Unexplained rash on face or body
- Severe cold, persistent cough and/or sore throat
- Eyes that are, swollen, red, and crusty
*The school nurse will send home any child that exhibits any of the above.*
A Doctor’s Note is needed for:
- For absences to be taken into consideration by adminstration
- Absence of school for five (3) consecutive days or more
- Return to school after being treated for any of the following communicable diseases: Strep throat, scarlet fever, Pink Eye, Fifth’s disease, Ringworm, scabies
- Seen in the doctor’s office: Ex. Physical Examination, Immunizations and/or Injuries
Change of Information
A note must be submitted to the school when:
- There is any change of information on a student’s emergency card
Ex. Telephone numbers, parent place of employment, or emergency contact person/s
- There is a change in who will pick up the student for the day
Medication/Allergies
- If your child needs medication during school hours, please do not send the medication with the student. The parent must hand the medication to the nurse.
- Contact the nurse to make arrangements for medication administration and discuss any allergies or medical concerns
Health Screenings
- As per the state mandate, students must be screened for vision, hearing, scoliosis, height, and weight.
- The screenings will take place throughout the year.
- A referral letter will be sent home to parents for any screenings that do not fall within the normal range of limits. A follow up with a pediatrician is recommended.
- If you do not want your child to participate in any one of these screenings:
Please submit a letter by September 30th stating exactly which screening/s your child will not participate in. The child must then be taken to a doctor to have the screenings done. A note from the doctor with the results of the screenings must be handed in by March 1st.
Vision Hearing
Kindergarten Kindergarten
2nd Grade 1st Grade
4Th Grade 2nd & 3rd Grade
Scoliosis Height & Weight
10 yrs old and up All Grades