Illness-

If there is an absence of three days or more, the school system should be notified by
calling either the Student Office at 312-5806 or the school nurse at 312-5823.  In cases
of prolonged illness or hospitalization which may lead to an extended absence of 15
days or more, please notify the school nurse or guidance counselor.  These students
may be eligible for homebound instruction.

Medication-

The Connecticut State Law and Regulations require a physician's written order and parents' authorization for the nurse to administer any oral medications including aspirin or nonaspirin products.  The prescribing physician and parent must complete a medication form obtained from the school nurse.

Physicals-

Connecticut law mandates that all children in grade 10 have a health assessment.  This
physical must be done between July 1 and April 1 of their 10th grade.

Sports
Physicals-

Sports physicals must be completed prior to the participation of the student in any school sponsored practice sessions for that sport.  All sports physicals must be current within a 12-month period for each sports season.

Emergency
Notification
Cards-

at the start of each school year, students and parents are requested to fill out
Emergency Notification Cards, which are kept on file in the nurse's office.  In addition to
home and work numbers, parents should provide alternate adults to contact should they
be unavailable.  Please remember to update this information by calling the Health Office
at 312-5823 should any of this change. Parents are also reminded to let the school
know if someone who is not listed on the Emergency Notification Card, i.e. when
parents are on vacation or a business trip is caring for their children.