Health Services
Health Services
Our mission is to provide a comprehensive school health program that includes a health and safety curriculum, appropriate health services and a healthy and safe environment for learning. In so doing, we will effectively meet the emerging and ongoing health care needs of our students
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Frequently Asked Questions
When are physicals required?
All newly enrolled students as well as entering Grades K, 4, 7, 10
When should I keep My child home?
Please consider your child's comfort when sending them to school
The school nurse uses the following guidelines when dismissing students:
- Temperature over 100* within the past 24 hours
- Vomiting, Diarrhea, within the past 12 hours
- Your child is unable to hold down food or liquids
- Rash or any skin condition that is undiagnosed
- Any eye infection needs to be treated for 24 hours prior to returning to school
- Pain should be taken seriously especially in young children. Earaches, toothache and headaches should be evaluated
If you have any questions about any of the above, please call your school nurse and/or check with your pediatrician.
When should I call the School Nurse? 
- Whenever any new medication is prescribed for your child
- In the event of a new medical diagnosis
- Upon treatment for serious injury, illness or hospitalization
- In follow up to any orthopedic procedures including casts, slings, sprains
- With any concerns regarding your child's health
What types of things will my 5th Grade student learn about the changes their bodies will be going through as they develop?
Find the answers - Proctor & Gamble's 'The Alway's Changing Program'
It's really hot outside, how much suncreen should I put on my child? 
Find the answers - Download Information
Massachusetts Safety Seat Law - Changing July 10th, 2008
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Health Information
Approved Safe Snack List - 2007-2008
Helpful Links:
Help Students Make Better Food Choices and Move More!
Massachusetts School Nurse Organization
Up to date information by School Health Alert
Find the answers to medical questions, especially communicable diseases.
Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association
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Health Forms
School Physical - Health Record Form
Over the Counter Medication Consent Form
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Is the Flu Vaccine a Good Idea for Your Family?
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Health Insurance
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