| Welcome to the
High School l Health Office. Here you will find additional health-related
information specific to Kinnelon High School students. |
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| School nursing
is a specialized practice of professional nursing. School Health Services
are provided to enhance the well-being, academic success and lifelong
achievement and health of students. |
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| Current Health
Office Notices |
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| Health Office
Forms |
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Here for a list of Health related Resources and Websites |
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| Attendance |
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| If a student
will be absent or late, please call guidance at 973 838 5500 X109.
It is important that you indicate if your child has a fever, accompanied
by a sore throat or cough. A written release from a physician is required
if a student is absent for 3 days or more and for the control of communicable
diseases. |
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| Control
of Communicable Diseases |
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Written release
is required for Conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, 5th Disease, Hepatitis,
Impetigo, Meningitis, Mononucleosis, Scarlet Fever or Strep Throat.
The student must be on an antibiotic for 24 hours before returning
to school. If a student has had a fever, vomiting and/or gastrointestinal
symptoms, he or she needs to be free of symptoms for 24 hours without
medications before returning to school.
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| Leaving
school due to illness |
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| Students, who
become ill at school, should report to the health office for evaluation.
Students may not leave the building due to illness without authorization
from the nurse. |
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| Medication
Administration |
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| Students who
need medication during school hours must bring the original labeled
container, with completed medication form(s), to the nurse. No medication
will be administered without proper documentation. Students are permitted
to carry and self administer emergency medications; inhaler/single
dose antihistamine/epi-pen, with written permission from a physician
and completed medication forms. Medication forms can be downloaded
from the above links. |
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| Physical
Education Excuses |
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| Students who
have medical concerns limiting physical activity must have a written
note from a physician. The medical excuse must be specific in nature,
describing exactly what activities are prohibited and what activities
are permissible. Medical clearance is also required to resume activities.
For an excuse for a brief period (1-2 days), a note from the parent
is acceptable. If a student is completely restricted from physical
activity, it is the responsibility of the physical education teacher
to assign an alternative non-physical assignment(s). |
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| Physical
Examinations |
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| District policy
requires a physical examination by a licensed physician upon entry
into the school district, regardless of the grade the child is entering.
The New Jersey Office of Health, Safety and Physical Education recommend
that all students be given a complete physical examination at least
once in three years. It is recommended that all such physical examinations
be performed by the family physician as he/she is best qualified to
evaluate the health status of the student because of prior association
with the child. |
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| Athletic
Physicals |
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| Any student wishing
to participate in interscholastic athletics must have a current physical
on file. An athletic physical is valid for 365 days. Specific NJ State
Athletic Physical forms are required in order to participate and can
be obtained from the links above or KHS athletic website. The NJSIAA
requires our school physician to review and co-sign all physicals.
If the exam was done more than 60 days prior to the beginning of the
sports season, a health update form is also required. All deadlines
are necessary to ensure your child can safely participate in school
sports. Any student with a history of asthma and/or medical diagnosis
requiring emergency medication must have current physician orders
on file to participate in athletics (forms above). Athletic Physicals
for KHS students will be offered annually by the school physician
in the spring. |
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| Student
Health Screenings |
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Weight, Height,
and Blood Pressure are annual screenings.
Vision and Auditory
Acuity Screenings are performed at intervals determined by the New
Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. Parents will be
notified of any findings that might require further medical evaluation.
New Jersey Statutes
provide for biennial scoliosis screening for all students ages 10
to 18.This examination may be done by a family physician or will
be done by a trained faculty member. A parent letter is required
if you do not want your child screened. Parents will be notified
of any findings that might require further medical evaluation.
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| Your anticipated
cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please feel free to call me at
973-838-5500 ext. 1111 with any questions, concerns or updated information. |
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