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FAQSick/Absent FAQ: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
Can my child self administer medicine during school hours? No. The NJ DOE regulation require that any medication taking during the school day must be dispensed by either the school nurse or the child's parent. The exception to this rule is in the case of a potentially life treating illness such as asthma and anaphylaxis. Any student with the the proper documentation from a licensed physician for permission to carry an inhaler or epi pen (with one dose of benadryl), parental permission and the student's written agreement not to miss use or share the medication with any one else, may do so. All other medication must be stored in the nurse's office and dispensed by the nurse. The parent must submit a doctor's note, written parental permission and the medication. This applies to both prescription and over the counter medications. Can the nurse give my child advil or tylenol? Yes, provided you have a note from you private physician, written parental consent and have provided the nurses office with the medication to be dispensed. Can my child take medicine on a field trip? If your child will need to take medicine while attending a school sponsored field trip a nurse or the parent must hold and dispense the medication. Student's with authorization to self administer an inhaler or epi pen are exempt from this rule. It is important to contact the nursing staff at least 2-4 weeks in advance of the trip to make arrangements. How does a student become medically cleared to participate in sports? Every sport candidate must submit a valid physical examination form from theprivate physician, a 60 day health history update if the physical exam is more that 60 days old, and form for Consent for Randon Drug Testing, and a sport participation card to the nurse prior to the start of tryouts or the first practice session. All forms are available for pick up in the nurse's office and in the athletic office prior to the start of each season. The sport physical is valid for 365 days and only needs to be submitted once each year, however, it must be completed on the NJ State issued physical exam form. The 60 day health history update, Consent for Random Testing and Participation Card must be completed each sport season. Can I write a note to excuse my child from physical education due to illness? No. Parent notes are not accepted at the high school. Only a note from a physician will excuse a student from physical education class. The doctor's note should be submitted to the nurse who will then alert the PE teacher and guidance counselor. A daily excuses may be issued by the nurse in the event a student does not feel well enough to participate in class on a given day. However, it is then the student's responsibility to arrange with the PE teacher to make up the class so credit is not lost. How will you reach me if my child becomes ill or is injured at school? It is extremely important that you complete and submit an Emergency Information Card for your child. This card will allow you to provide us with phone number(s) where we can reach you during the day. We can not release a student from the building without contacting either a parent or an alternate adult that you have listed on the card. There is also room on the card to list any health issues regarding your child that you would like the school to know. Can my child walk or drive home from school if I am unable to come? Yes, provided you give the nurse permission to release your child and the child is well enough to walk or drive. Can my child attend school while on crutches? Yes. The student should report to the nurse when first returning to school. The nurse will arrange with the main office for use of the elevator and process any necessary PE note from the doctor. For safety reasons, student's who are on crutches may not use the stairs. How can I access affordable health coverage from my child? NJ FamilyCare is a federal and state funded health insurance program created to help New Jersey's uninsured children and certain low-income parents and guardians to have affordable health coverage. It is not a welfare program. NJ FamilyCare is for families who do not have available or affordable employer insurance, and cannot afford to pay the high cost of private health insurance. For more information contact 1-800-701-0710 or www.njfamilycare.org |
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