Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if my child sustains an injury, has surgery or illness and needs to be excused from physical education and/or recess?
Please bring a note from your physician stating the diagnosis, the length of time, and accommodations your child requires at school. Please make sure the physician includes recess instructions on the note.
To return to gym class a new note must be obtained from the provider clearing the student to return to full activity.
What should I do if my child requires medications to be taken during school hours?
You may go to my Health Forms page and download the Request for Administration of Medication in School form.
Complete the form including parent section on the bottom half and physician order and signature on the upper half.
Please be sure the physician writes administration instructions on the form.
The medication must be delivered by a parent to the health office in an original bottle labeled by the pharmacy or in the original box for an OTC medication
The Request for Administration of Medication in School form MUST accompany medication.
PLEASE NOTE: cough drops are considered medication, students are not permitted to carry cough drops while at school, if your student needs a cough drop during school hours please contact me.
What are the immunization requirements for public schools in New Jersey?
The minimum immunization requirements for school attendance in New Jersey, per New Jersey Administrative Code 8:57-4 can be found here: MINIMUM IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
What should I do if I think my child has lice?
Lice do not spread disease. The situation can be resolved.
Please feel free to call the health office with any questions or concerns.
There are many treatments for lice and there will be a product that will meet your family's needs.
Hopewell Valley Regional School District does not routinely require students with lice to be absent from school. Please call the health office and we can discuss appropriate treatments and measures to prevent their spread.