Health Serivces

Absence from School
If your child will be absent for the day, please call the nurse’s office at school before 9:15 a.m. The number to call at school is (908)470-1600. The nurse can be reached by requesting "2" off of the main menu or by dialing extension 142.

If the school nurse is not notified of the student’s absence by 9:15 a.m., she will telephone your home or place of business. If no one can be reached at your home or work, the nurse will then notify the police who will be sent to your home to verify your child’s absence. This is done to ensure the safety of all of our students.

Students who have been absent from school are expected to bring a note of explanation from a parent or guardian. Children returning form a period of illness are expected to resume the normal schedule which includes outdoor play, physical education, etc. Therefore, they should be well enough to participate and be adequately dressed for the weather conditions. If the doctor does not believe that the student is ready to resume a full program then special arrangements can be made with the principal or nurse.

Emergency Information
Emergency cards are kept on all students and employees and it is most important that they be kept up-to-date to be of value.  Please notify the school of any changes. If no one will be available at your home phone number for an entire day, please tell your child whom you wish the school nurse to notify in case he/she is too ill to remain in school.

Administration of Medication
Bernards Township Board of Education Policy 5330 requires that any medication including over-the-counter medications (except Tylenol, if approved in writing on the emergency card) requires a completed "Request to Administer Medication" Form that contains the following information:

• Parental Permission
• Physician's Order-Diagnosis, Medication, Dosage, Route, Time, Side Effects, Length of treatment, Activity restrictions.
• Medication must be delivered in the original labeled bottle to the school nurse by parent/guardian. Students may not bring medications to school on their person or in backpacks.

Please contact the nurse at 470-1600 ext. 142 for a "Request to Administer Medication Form"
Please note:
The school nurse should be advised of any medication that is being taken at home by your child that may affect his/her performance at school.

Physical Education Excuses
A recommendation from the doctor, stating the reason for the excuse and duration of the condition will be necessary for an extended excuse from participation in physical education class. A recommendation from the doctor, stating that the child has fully recovered and may participate in all activities must be received in order for the child to resume participation in physical education class. Please note, when a child is excused for any reason from physical education class, he/she is also unable to participate in recess activities. The school nurse may only excuse a child form physical education class for a period of three consecutive days and may only do so with a note from the parent/guardian requesting non-participation stating the reason for the request.