FAQ: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
- What are the health requirements for admission to Neary School ?
- What should I do if my child is ill and will not be at school?
- Should my child be in school with this illness?
- What screenings are performed at school?
What are the health requirements for admission to Neary School ?
The Northborough/Southborough Public Schools require all new students to
provide documentation of immunizations as required by the Massachusetts
Department of Public Health.(Please refer to immunization page) In addition
to the immunizations listed an updated physical is required.
What should I do if my child is ill and will not be at school?
If your child will be absent, you must call the school to inform the office
staff of your child's absence. There is an answering machine on when the
office is closed. Please feel free to leave a message informing us of your
child's absence. For the safety of our children, the office staff will call
the homes of those children who were not reported absent. If your child will
be out for a prolonged period of time or has been diagnosed with strep throat
or another communicable disease, please inform the school nurse.
Should my child be in school with this illness?
Should my child be in school with this illness?
� Fever. The child should remain home with a fever greater than 100. Fevers
are generally signs of infection. The child can return to school after he/she
has been fever free for 24 hours.
� Diarrhea/Vomiting. A child with diarrhea and/or vomiting should be kept
home until symptoms have been resolved for 12 hours.
� Rash. A rash is usually the sign of a viral illness or a reaction to a
medication or chemical. If your child has a suspicious rash or one that is
associated with a fever, contact your doctor. Keep your child home from
school until your health care provider has made a diagnosis and authorized
the child�s return to school.
� Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Your child may return to school after 24 hours
of treatment.
� Cold, Sore Throat, Cough. If cold, sore throat, and cough symptoms are
associated with a fever and/or your child is experiencing discomfort, your
child should remain at home. Consider having your child seen by your health
care provider if symptoms do not improve. A sore throat, in conjunction with
a fever, may indicate strep throat.
� Communicable Diseases. A child with a contagious disease, spread by
contact, coughing, or sneezing, should stay home. Examples of these are
influenza, chicken pox, strep throat, and head lice. Communicable diseases
should be reported to the school nurse as soon as possible.
What screenings are performed at school?
What screenings are performed at school?
Vision screening is performed on all students in 4th and 5th grades. Fourth graders also receive height/weight screenings, and fifth graders are screened for scoliosis (abnormal curvature of the spine).
The purpose of the screening program is not to diagnose, but to
identify possible deviations from the norm that require further evaluation.
Students found to have deviations will be rechecked, and parents will be
notified if medical evaluation or monitoring is recommended.
