Assabet Valley

School Health Services include vision, hearing,  postural, and BMI screenings as required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Physical examinations by a physician are the responsibility of the parent/guardian. One current physical exam is required to be on file in the nurse's office by the end of Sophomore year. Parents are still encouraged to have their children seen at least annually by the family physician.

Communication between the parent or guardian and the school nurse relative to any health problems concerning the student is encouraged and welcomed. A student's medical problem that could affect his/her performance, safety, or general well being during school hours should be brought to the attention of a school nurse.

Parents and guardians have a major role in the health and well-being of their children. It is important for the school nurse and the parent/guardian to work together in providing a healthy learning experience for their child. Parents and guardians can assist in this process by sending in completed health forms, including the emergency contact information card, and providing updates to contact information throughout the school year.

 

Please supply the nurses' office with the following:

 

Freshmen and Sophmores (grade 9 and 10)

- One copy of physical exam (current upon school entry)

 

ALL Students (grades 9-12)

- Medication Forms for all prescription and over-the-counter medications. ALL medications must be delivered by a parent or guardian in the labeled bottled (refer to the Student Handbook).

 

- EpiPen and Inhaler Forms

Students who must have medication administered during the school day are required to do so under the supervision and assistance of the school nurse and with the prescription of a physician. All medications are to be delivered to school by an adult from home, and all medications will be kept under the control of the nurse in the health office.

 

When a student repeatedly fails to report for scheduled medications they will be referred to the Assistant Principal's Office for remediation including consultation with the parent and/or guardian.