High School Nurse's Office

High School Nurse's Office

Please Note:
Since Sept 1, 2016, New York State requires all 7 th and 12 th graders to have proof of having had the
meningitis vaccine (meningococcal conjugate - MenACWY) in order to attend school. 7 th graders
must have one dose given on or after their 10 th birthday. A second dose, required for 12 th grade, is
generally given on or after the 16 th birthday.
 
Physical Examinations:
Physicals are mandated by NYS for junior high and high school students
entering grades 7, 9 and 11. The completed physical form (see link below) must be on file at the
Health Office within 2 weeks of the start of school in September. The physician's office immunization
record for your student should be sent to the school along with the physical form.

Dental Examinations: A completed dental exam form (see link below) is also requested each time a
student’s school physical is due. A list of free or low-cost dental providers can be found at the link
below.

For Athletes:
All students participating in interscholastic sports must have a physical every 12
months. A copy of this physical must be on file in the Health Office prior to the first practice.

As part of the NYS BMI survey, information about student's weight status category will be included in a report to the
NYS Department of Health. Only summary information will be sent. No names and no information about individuals
will be sent. However, you may choose to have your child's information excluded from the report by contacting the
school nurse.

Other Immunizations:
NYS requires all children entering school to be immunized against measles,
mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio, and varicella (chicken pox). Children
must have written proof from their physician of having had the chicken pox disease or receive the
vaccine. All students age 11 years or older are also required to have the Tdap vaccine (a booster for
tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis).
Medication: For any medication to be given at school, parents must submit a written request
accompanied by a written order from the student's health care provider stating the name of the
medication, purpose, and the dose and times to be given during school. This applies to over-the-
counter medications as well as prescription meds.  The medicine must be brought to the Health Office
by a parent in the original bottle from the pharmacy. A parent must pick up any medication that is left
at the end of the school year.

 
If you have any health concerns or questions regarding your child, please contact Alice DeMallie, RN at 585-374-7914 or ademallie@naplescsd.org