All students registering to attend Schlamont schools must fulfill the following requirements:
Have a recent physical examination (acceptable if conducted within 12 months prior to commencement of the school year). This must include an assessment of Body Mass Index and a determination of weight status category, based on BMI for age percentile.
A dental health certificate, completed by the child's dentist, is requested, but not required and should be returned to the appropriate school nurse.
Provide an up-to-date immunization record, which complies with New York State Department of Health requirements.
Please note: New immunization requirements for school attendance become effective Sept. 1, 2015. Learn more
For more information on immunization requirements, including frequently asked questions, view the Department of Health's immunization page. Please also feel free to contact your child's school nurse.
Physical exams must include an assessment of Body Mass Index and a determination of weight status category, based on BMI for age percentile. A sample of school districts will be selected to take part in a survey by the New York State Department of Health, which includes reporting information about students' weight status groups. Only summary information is sent—no names or information about individual students. However, you may choose to have your child's information excluded from this survey report by contacting your child's school nurse.
Student Emergency Cards are distributed to students at each school level during the first few days of school in September. These cards are very important because they are used to keep the school nurse aware of students' up-to-date medical information and emergency contacts. These must be signed and dated by a student's parent. A new card must be completed and returned each school year.
In order for a school nurse to give a student medication (prescription or over the counter) during school hours, all of the following requirements must be met. Medication must be in its original pharmacy container with the following information: the student's name, name of the medication, the prescribing doctor, dose and time to be given; a signed note from the prescribing physician containing all the information above; and a signed note from the parent/guardian giving the school nurse permission to dispense the medication. All medication must be hand delivered to the school nurse or principal by a parent or responsible adult. Students should not carry medications to and from school.
To ensure the health of all of our students, school policy regarding sick students is as follows:
If a student is going to be absent or tardy, parents/guardians are expected to contact the child's school directly the morning of the absence. Please be prepared to indicate your name, the child's name, his/her grade and a reason for the absence. Calls should be directed to the following individuals, as identified below by school building.
In addition to attending a sports clearance date, the following requirements apply to all students who plan to participate in interscholastic sports.
Students must have an up-to-date physical on file in the Schalmont Health Office (physicals are valid for one year). A private physical with a student's family physician is acceptable, and is highly recommended. The school physician conducts sports physicals, generally in August each year, but a child's family physician is in the best position to appraise a student's health, since he/she is most familiar with their medical history.
The physical examination form you will need to take to your family physician is available below. All private physical forms are reviewed by the school nurse before students can practice.
Parents must complete an interval health history form on behalf of their child no earlier than 30 days prior to the first day of practice. This form must be completed prior to each sports season, and returned to the schoool nurse on sports clearance day only. Please note: The form does not have to be completed if a student's physical was conducted by a physician within 30 days prior to the first day of practice.
Parents are required to complete a permission form with all relevant emergency contact information and return it to their child's coach.
All injuries should be reported to the coach and athletic trainer. An accident report will be completed by the coach who will submit it to the school nurse. The nurse can send a copy of the accident report to those requiring them.
If your child is injured, it is his/her responsibility to report the injury to their coach, who will in turn notify the school nurse, who will fill out an incident report. The school district carries a supplemental insurance plan to cover incidents that occur in school related activities. If an accident requires medical attention, the parent must submit his or her own insurance first. If the claim is not payable or in excess of the parent's coverage, parents should contact Business Administrator Joseph Lenz at 355-9200, Ext. 4002 or jlenz@schalmont.net.
Physical education teachers, coaches, nurses and other appropriate staff will receive training to recognize the signs, symptoms and behaviors consistent with a concussion.
Any student exhibiting those signs, symptoms or behaviors while participating in a school sponsored class, extracurricular activity, or interscholastic athletic activity shall be removed from the game or activity and be evaluated as soon as possible by an appropriate health care professional.
If a student sustains a concussion at a time other than when engaged in a school sponsored activity, the district expects the parent/legal guardian to report the condition to the school nurse or athletic director so that the district can support the appropriate management of the condition.
The student shall not return to school or activity until authorized to do so by an appropriate health care professional.
It is very difficult for all of us to face the death of a young person, and it can generate a high level of anxiety and distress in our children. Your child may be affected by a death even if they didn't know the person who passed away. We encourage you to talk with your child. Discussing thoughts and feelings about death is important in helping your child work through a difficult situation. Learn more about the grief process
The fall and winter months often mean more cold symptoms, influenza and occasional fevers. This season is no different, but recent media reports about communicable diseases in New York City and Dallas, Texas, have prompted Schalmont to both review its procedures for preventing the spread of illnesses (such as the flu and colds) and also to respond to requests from the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and the New York State Education Department (SED) to distribute information about Ebola. Learn more about Ebola
Jefferson:
Tara Bush
tbush@schalmont.net
518-355-1342, x5036
Fax: 518-357-0296
Schalmont Middle School: Cheryl Glindmyer
cglindmyer@schalmont.net
518-355-6255, x2062
Fax: 518-355-5329
Schalmont High School:
Sbah Sindhu
ssindhu@schalmont.net
518-355-6110, x3041
Fax: 518-355-7025
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