Middle School Clinic
Nurse: Julia Phelan
Direct Phone: 401-213-6204
Direct Fax: 401-223-4843
Email: julia.phelan@chariho.k12.ri.us
Clinic Clerk: Alexis Turner
Direct Phone: 401-213-6182
Email: alexis.turner@chariho.k12.ri.us
Upcoming Events and School Screenings
5th Grade Dental Screenings
RESCHEDULED: April 3,2025
Dental exams are done by the school dentist from Wood River Health
Your child may be exempt from the school vision screening if they have a dental exam within 6 months from the screening date.
6th, 7th and 8th Grade Scoliosis Screenings
Ongoing Throughout the School Year
Scoliosis screenings occur throughout the year. Students will be informed of the process and screened in a private area of the clinic.
Students are exempted from scoliosis screenings by having an up to date physical on file.
Middle School Health Requirements
Requirements for students entering 7th grade
1 dose of HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine
1 dose of Meningococcal Conjugate (MCV4) vaccine
1 dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine
An up to date physical (dated within the last 12 months)
Requirements for students entering 8th grade
2nd dose of HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine
Middle School Screenings
5th Grade: Vision and Dental
6th Grade: Scoliosis
7th Grade: Vision and Scoliosis
8th Grade: Scoliosis
Vision and dental screenings are run by outside providers, details regarding dates and opt-out forms will be sent out to parents and guardians.
Students are exempt from dental screenings with proof of an exam by a family provider within six months of the scheduled screening day. A Dental Form can be submitted when students have care from a family provider.
Students are exempted from vision screenings with proof of an eye exam (either by an eye care provider, or a primary care provider as part of a routine physical) within a year of the scheduled screening day.
Scoliosis screenings occur throughout the year. Students will be informed of the process and screened in a private area of the clinic.
Students are exempted from scoliosis screenings by having an up to date physical on file.
Sick Student? Here are some guidelines on when to stay home and when to return.
Stay Home
A student should stay home from school if they:
Are actively vomiting
Have a temperature greater than 100.4⁰F
Have an unexplained rash
Have frequent diarrhea
Have severe, persistent pain anywhere
Have cold symptoms severe enough to impact learning/participation
Have been diagnosed with a specific condition requiring exclusion
Return to School
A student may return to school post- illness when:
fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medications for 24 hours
free of vomiting and/or diarrhea for 24 hours
illness/injury related symptoms have resolved enough for school participation
Clinic Forms
Below are printable forms for the most common student needs. If you require assistance in obtaining or completing these forms, please reach out the nurse or the clerk and we will be happy to assist you.
Physicians Orders for Students with Diabetes
Diabetic Emergency Health Care Plan
Glucagon Administration Authorization
Religious Exemption Form for Immunizations