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

Helpful Resources for Families

RI Physical Form

Dental Form

Exemption Forms

Medication Form

Parents/Guardians of Rising 7th Graders: Please be sure to submit updated physicals and immunization records for the start of the 26-27 School Year. An up-to-date physical, a Tdap booster, one dose of Meningococcal vaccine and one dose of HPV vaccine are required for school entry.

Parents/Guardians of Rising 8th Graders: Please be sure to submit updated immunization records reflecting a second dose of the HPV vaccine as required for school entry.

**Full entry requirements by grade can be seen below**

Upcoming Events and School Screenings

Screenings are complete for the 25-26 School year.

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

fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medications for a minimum of 24 hours which includes the entire following school day
free of vomiting and/or diarrhea for at least 24 hours which includes the entire following school day
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

Emergency Healthcare Plan

Glucagon Administration Authorization

Medication Authorization Form

Physical Forms

Religious Exemption Form for Immunizations