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Please contact your child’s school for a copy of their handbook, if not available here.
Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, high school students will not earn class credits if they exceed the allowed number of excused absences.
Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, high school students will not earn class credits if they exceed the allowed number of excused absences.
The school nurse supports student success by providing health care through assessment, intervention, and follow-up for all children within the school setting. The school nurse addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students and supports their achievement in the learning process. Our mission is to directly enhance the educational achievement of each student by advocating and promoting health and wellness.
Certified School Nurse: Mrs. Loris Colon, RN, BSN
O: (347)523-8905 option 2
Nurse dedicated fax # 347-523-4292
All grades
OPV given after 4/1/2016 not valid for school admission
Vaccines are required for all entering 6th graders who are 11 years of age or older. If in 6th grade and under age 11, children must receive the vaccines within 2 weeks of their 11th birthday. Meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccines administered at age 10 or older will be accepted for NJ school attendance.
As of the 2020-2021 school year, children who receive a Tdap before age 10 would need to receive an additional dose to meet NJ’s immunization requirements for sixth grade and higher. Note, ACIP no longer recommends a minimum interval between a dose of Tdap and a tetanus-diphtheria-containing vaccine, however, current rule [N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.10(i)] states a minimum of five years must have elapsed from the last tetanus-and diphtheria-containing dose.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2 & N.J.S.A. 18A:40-4 requires that each student, upon entry into the school district, shall have a medical examination conducted at the medical home of the student, and a report sent to the school nurse. The complete physical examination shall be documented on the approved school district form and shall include the immunizations, medical history including allergies, past serious illnesses, injuries and operations, medications and current health problems, health screenings including height, weight, hearing, blood pressure and vision. This examination must be completed no more than 365 days prior to school entry and must state what, if any, modifications are required for full participation in the school program.
Recommended subsequent medical examinations shall be conducted at the medical home and a report sent to the school at least one time during each developmental stage at early childhood, pre-adolescence, and adolescence. (Recommended grades: Kindergarten, 4th grade, 8th grade, 10th grade.)
A student shall be examined pursuant to a comprehensive child study team evaluation and when applying for working papers.
A physical examination of each candidate for a school athletic squad or team shall be conducted within 365 days prior to the first practice session. This examination must be documented on the approved New Jersey Department of Education Athletic Pre-Participation Physical Examination form.
In-school health screenings, including height, weight, vision, hearing, blood pressure, biennial scoliosis screening and referral will be conducted by the school nurse and the school physician.
NJ FamilyCare – New Jersey’s publicly funded health insurance program – includes CHIP, Medicaid and Medicaid expansion populations. That means qualified NJ residents of any age may be eligible for free or low-cost healthcare coverage that covers doctor visits, prescriptions, vision, dental care, mental health and substance use services, and even hospitalization.
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