Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- What are the hours the Taylor School Nurse is in school?
- How can I contact the Taylor School Nurse?
- Who is the district-wide physician?
- When does my elementary school-age child need a new physical exam?
- What immunizations are required for my elementary school-age child?
- Does my child need a lead screening before entering school?
- What does the new Massachusetts Pre-Kindergarten screen involve?
What are the hours the Taylor School Nurse is in school?
The hours the Taylor School Nurse is in school are 8:30 to 3:10.
How can I contact the Taylor School Nurse?
To contact the Taylor School Nurse you can call her direct line
at 508-698-
9825 or the Main Office at 508-543-1607. The fax number for the
Taylor
School Nurse is 508-698-6523. To e-mail the school nurse the
address is
fullere@foxborough.k12.ma.us
Who is the district-wide physician?
Dr. Guiliano is the district-wide physician. He can be reached
at 508-543-
6306.
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 a new physical exam is
needed for
your child.
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.P.T. - 5 doses
Polio - 4 doses
M.M.R - 2 doses (first dose after age 12 months)
Hepatitis B - 3 doses (dose 1-2 with 30 days between,
dose 2-3 with
85 days between, dose 3 is after age 6
months)
Varicella - 2 doses after age 12 months, starting September 1, 2011, or a doctor
certified history of month and year of chiken pox disease.
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 kindergarten, per the Massachusetts Department of
Public
Health.
What does the new Massachusetts Pre-Kindergarten screen involve?
The Massachusetts Pre-Kindergarten screen 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
ophthalmologist for furthering screening. This mandate is being
used for
early detection of visual problems and interventions.
