General Health Office Information for Parents/Guardians
"HEALTHY CHILDREN ARE NEW HAMPSHIRE'S FUTURE"
The goal of the Health Office is to establish and maintain the optimal physical and mental health of each student so that he/she may grow, develop, and utilize to the maximum his/her educational opportunities. Healthy children learn better!
Health Office Screenings at SRMS
- 6th Grade: Scoliosis
- 7th Grade: Height, Weight, Vision, and Scoliosis
- 8th Grade: Scoliosis
Additional screenings are done per teacher and parent request.
A registered nurse is available to assess and care for all in-school injuries and illnesses. Students who desire to see a nurse must have a pass from their teacher. If the nurse is not available, the student should go to the front office.
Absences
If a student is absent five (5) consecutive days, a physician's note explaining the reason for the absence and any treatment to be continued in school, should be sent to the health office on his/her return to school. The principal will notify students with a prolonged pattern of absenteeism, and a doctor’s note may be required before the 5th day. Parents need to call 382-6226 by 7:30 AM to report their child's absence each day their child is out of school. If contact is not established, the police will be contacted to find out why your child is absent. Your child’s safety is our primary concern.
SRMS HEALTH OFFICE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Ø Any child with a temperature of 99.6 or above will be sent home.
Ø Students diagnosed with strep throat or conjunctivitis must be on an antibiotic for twenty-four (24) hours before being re-admitted to school.
Ø Students unable to participate in gym class should have a note from a parent or physician explaining the reason for their inability to participate.
Pediculosis
Screenings for pediculosis (head lice) will be held as the need arises. If your child is found to have head lice, you will be called to pick him/her up and given information on treatment. School re-admittance policy requires the child to be brought in by a parent and re-checked by the nurse prior to returning to school.
**Should your child develop a communicable disease (chicken pox, measles, etc.) it is necessary for you or a responsible adult to bring the child to the health office before they are re-admitted to school.