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MS Nurse
Ms. Melissa House
Registered Nurse
Phone: 315-963-8400 Ext. 4205
Fax: 315-963-3325
Physicals:
Students who are new to the Mexico School District and those who are 5th or 7th grade students are required by New York State law to have a physical examination by a licensed health care provider. This examination may be performed by the school health care provider at no charge or you may take your child to your own health care provider.
Screenings:
Throughout the school year, mandatory screenings will be completed in the nurse's office if they have not been done on a recent physical.
These screenings include:
Scoliosis for all 5th and 7th grade female students.
Vision and Hearing for all new entrants and 5th and 7th grade students.
Medication Policy:
If your child needs to take a medication during school hours, whether it be over-the-counter or prescription, the following must be provided to the school nurse:
- A written Physician's order from the Health Care Provider which includes the medication and dosage.
- A written request from the parent/guardian.
- The medication must be brought in to the Nurse's office in it's original container by a parent/guardian.
- Students are NOT allowed to self carry medications UNLESS authorized by a physician and parent/guardian in writing
Physical Education Policy:
- Any student who is medically excused from participating in Phys. Ed will not be able to participate in any sports until medically released to participate in PE.
- A written Physician's authorization is required to excuse a student from Phys. Ed, a parent's written note cannot be excepted.
- Once a student is medically able to participate in PE, a written Physician's authorization is required to release this student to participate in physical education and/or sports.
- -If a student is out on a medical excuse at the end of one school year, a medical release will be required that following school year to release the student to PE participation.
