2007-08

The following information is listed for your reference as it pertains to the nursing office. Please contact me with any questions or concerns. I can be reached at 973-378-2772.

Office Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m . 

EMERGENCY CARDS

These are essential in the event of your child becoming ill or injured while at school. Please complete them in entirety including your signature on the back of the card hereby giving permission to treat your child in the event of an emergency.  Update all information throughout the year as phone numbers may change.  Only those persons listed as emergency contacts will be able to take your child home if you cannot be reached.

MEDICATION

Medications can only be taken in school when both a parent and physician have signed a permission/authorization form. These forms are available in the nurse’s office.  Medication must be kept in the nurse’s office at all times with exception to medications needed for life threatening conditions such as inhalers and epi-pens. A physician and parent must sign these special forms before the student self carries these medications. All medication kept in school must be in the original container and picked up at the end of the school year.

HEPATITIS B

Hepatitis B vaccinations are required by the State of New Jersey for all students. If you haven’t already done so, YOU MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF IMMUNIZATION FROM A DOCTOR. Your child may be excluded from school if proof of immunization is not received.

SCREENINGS

All students will be monitored for height, weight, blood pressure, vision and scoliosis (curvature of the spine). This is ongoing throughout the school year. You will be notified by phone or mail of any abnormalities. A computerized hearing screening will be conducted on all 6^th and 8^th grade students in October.