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.

If your child is participating in a field 

 

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 (should be obtained through the primary care physician)

The purpose of postural screening is to identify early signs of spinal problems. Most scoliosis and other spinal issues can be easily treated if they are detected early. Postural Screening is done in grades 5-9. Girls and Boys are screened separately, and privacy is respected at all times. Any suspicious findings are reported to parents/guardians, and if necessary, proof of a follow-up physician evaluation may be requested. If you would like to exclude your student from any school health screenings, please contact nursesoffice@assabet.org