Ms. Diana Marlow, R.N.

 516-692-7950

Fax:  516-692-7951
dmarlow@csh.k12.ny.us

A. PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL:

Students entering 3rd and 5th grade, as well as all new entrants to the district, are required by New York State to have an updated health appraisal and dental examination.  Please note:  For the 2023-2024 school year, ONLY the approved NYSED form will be accepted.  Click on the links below to download/print the medical forms.
 
Students entering 6th grade are required by New York State to have the Tdap booster (Adacel or Boostrix).  Two varicella vaccines are now also required.  If your child turns 11 during the school year, please submit the updated vaccine record as soon as possible.  If the doctor’s appointment is more than one week after your child's birthday, have the MD fax a note including the appointment date to 516-692-7951 .

If your child has an ALLERGY to any food, bee stings or latex, ASTHMA, or other medical condition, please contact the Health Office to discuss with the nurse.

B. COMMUNICABLE/CONTAGIOUS DISEASES:

Parents are specifically requested to report all cases of communicable/contagious diseases to the school nurse like strep, flu, etc.

C. LATE ARRIVAL:

If your child arrives after 8:50, he/she must enter through the main entrance and go to the security.

D. MEDICATION IN SCHOOL: Medication Authorization Form

When it is necessary for a student to take any medication (over-the-counter or prescription) during school hours, the nurse must have written orders from a physician.  In addition, the following are required:

• Parents must give written permission for the nurse to administer medication.
• Doctors’ orders must include child’s name, date of birth, diagnosis, medication, dose, frequency and duration.
• Medication must be in its original container and stored in the Health Office.

Students are not permitted to self-carry medication.

For School Field Trips:   Emergency Medications will accompany the student.  If a parent is unable to attend, they may select a designee to administer the medication if needed.  This must be in writing.

E. MEDICALLY EXCUSED FROM PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

When a physician excuses a student from physical activity, the student will not participate in gym or recess.