FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions 
of students and parents.
  1. What are the hours the Igo School Nurse is in school?
  2. How can I contact the Igo School Nurse?
  3. Who is the district-wide physician?
  4. When does my elementary school-age child need a new physical exam?
  5. What immunizations are required for my elementary school-age child?
  6. Does my child need a lead screening before entering school?
  7. What does the new Massachusetts Pre-Kindergarten screening involve?



What are the hours the Igo School Nurse is in school?

The hours the Igo School Nurse is in school are 8:15 to 3:15.
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How can I contact the Igo School Nurse?

To contact the Igo School Nurse you can call her direct line 508-543-1684 or 
the main office at 508-543-1680. The fax number for the Igo School Nurse is
508-543-1695. To e-mail the school nurse the address is
laracyk@foxborough.k12.ma.us
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Who is the district-wide physician?

Dr. Guiliano is the district-wide physician.  He can be reached at 508-543-
6306.
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When does my elementary school-age child need a new physical exam?

Students entering the Foxborough School System for the first time, 
kindergarten, and grade four are the times when a new physical exam is needed
for your child.
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What immunizations are required for my elementary school-age child?

the following immunizations, mandated by the Massachusetts Department of 
Public Health, are required of all students entering the Foxborough School
System: D.T.P. --5 doses
Polio --4 doses
M.M.R.--2 doses
Hepatitis B --3 doses
Varicella --2 doses of vaccine or a doctor certified
history of month and year of chicken pox disease.
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Does my child need a lead screening before entering school?

Yes, your child is required to have a lead screening done by the physician 
before entering preschool and kindergarten, per the Massachusetts Department
of Public Health.
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What does the new Massachusetts Pre-Kindergarten screening involve?

the Massachusetts Pre-Kindergarten screening  is a tool started in 2006.  
This involves an acuity and stereopsis test, to be performed by your child's
pediatrician. if your child fails, a referral will be made to an
opthamologist for further screening. This mandate is being used for early
detection of visual problems and interventions.
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