The Health Office is staffed by Mrs. Mary Kocher RN, and Health Aide, Karen Leaderer. The following information is intended to explain school health services and policies.  Self-carrying of inhalers, meds to be left at school, work permit applications and Adaptive Physical Education forms are available below.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS

New laws governing confidentiality have impacted the school 's ability to gather necessary medical information directly from physician's offices. The easiest way to transfer information is through you. Your effort to ensure that the school receives required documentation will be greatly appreciated.

Education Law, Section 903, requires a physical examination of all 10th grade students and new entrants. Students are encouraged to have these exams done by their family physician; they are more familiar with the health needs of your child. However, our school physician will complete this physical for those in need.

Physical exams are offered in the Health Office every Wednesday between 2:15 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. when school is in session.

IMMUNIZATIONS

Public Health Law, Section 2164, requires all pupils to be immunized against the following diseases:

• DPT (Diptheria, Pertussis and Tetanus)
• DT or TD needs to be updated every 10 years
• Polio - 3 doses
• Mumps - 1 dose
• Rubella - 1 dose
• Measles - 2 doses
• Hepatitis B - 3 doses
• Varicella

MEDICATIONS

Students sometimes need medication during the school day. Prescription and "over the counter" medication is dispensed by school personnel only under these conditions:

• A written order from your physician.
• A written request form signed by the parent or legal guardian.
• Medication must be in the prescription bottle and brought to the Health Office by an adult.

Students are responsible to come at the appropriate time for medications.

SPORTS CLEARANCE

Any student who is interested in participating in a Freshmen, JV or Varsity sport is required to:

• Fill out an Interscholastic Athletic Permission and Health Information form prior to each season.

• Students must have a current physical on record.

After review of the Health Record and information sheet, students will be cleared to participate in their chosen sport. Any student needing to see the school physician must make an appointment with the Health Office to be seen by the school physician at school.

Please feel free to contact our office at 247-2420 if you have any questions or concerns.

HS Health Office Summer Hours (pdf file - 38kb)
Hours of Operation for HS Health Office - Summer 2009

Adapted PE Form (pdf file - 12kb)

Work Permit Directions (pdf file - 18kb)
Please read these directions before applying for a work permit.

Work Permit Application (pdf file - 818kb)

Physician Request for Medication Administration (pdf file - 8kb)

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