Glastonbury High School Health Office

Contacting our Nurses

Please remember that our school nurses should be contacted by phone or email only. They do not log into ParentSquare. Important and timely medical or absence messages should always be called in. Nurses who are busy helping students check phone messages regularly.  

School Absence

To report your child absent or tardy, please call 860-652-7200 and press 1. State your student's name (include spelling of last name), grade level, date of the absence, and a brief explanation. 

Physical Exams

The State of Connecticut requires that a physical exam be performed during freshman or sophomore year. The physical must be completed between July 1st after the student's 8th grade year and June 30th at the end of the student's 10th grade year. Any student who is not in compliance with this state mandate will not receive their schedule over the summer for the following school year. You and your physician must complete the Connecticut State Health Assessment form and submit it to the GHS Health Office. Forms may be faxed to 860-652-7274, mailed to GHS Health Office, 330 Hubbard Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033, or dropped off by the student or parent. The form is available in the left sidebar.Please note: Sports physicals DO NOT satisfy this requirement. Contact the Athletic Department to access their requirements and forms.

Screening 

Screenings will be conducted in the health office according to our district policy. A referral will be sent home if any student does not pass the screening. If you do not hear from the school nurse, assume your child has passed. If you would like more information, feel free to contact the nurse. 

Early Dismissal Due to Illness

Students must come to the health office for an assessment in order to receive a Nurse Dismissal. If your child texts you that they are not feeling well, tell them to report to the nurse's office for an assessment.

Medication

Students are not permitted to carry any medication in school without proper authorization.This includes Tylenol, Advil or any over-the-counter medication. State law and the Glastonbury Board of Education requires an Authorization for the Administration of Medication by School Personnel Form be completed by a Doctor, Dentist, APRN or Physician's Assistant. The form must also be signed by a parent or guardian. Medication must be brought to the health office in the original labeled container. ALL medication must be kept in the health office; Students may not carry medication except in certain emergency situations. Epi Pens and Asthma Inhalers may be self administered and self carried if it is indicated on the Medication Administration Form. A new form is required every school year. Controlled substances must be brought in to the health office by a parent. Please download the form from the left sidebar. Please call us with any questions.

Medical Excuses from Physical Education Class 

Students that are unable to participate in PE class due to a health issue or injury must provide a note from an MD, Dentist, APRN or Physician's Assistant. The note must include a diagnosis and specified length of time that the student is unable to participate in PE. The note can be submitted to the Health Office or directly to the PE teacher. The student must report to the PE teacher for instructions on what to do during class time.