All students must complete in a sports permission form before he/she can start practice. The form must not only be signed by parent or guardian, but the student. The Insurance block must be filled in. If you have private insurance you have to have your policy number or the form will not be accepted and your student will not be able to practice. The form may be turned into the Athletic Director, Bunky Dow. If you have any questions feel free to call the @ 288-5011 ext 3327. Leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
The following forms (2) need to be completed and brought to the clinic on the day of their physical ...
We take head injuries to be a very serious condition with the potential for long-standing consequences. MDIHS is in compliance with Maine DOE standing on this issue. For more information about policies, ImPACT testing, classroom modifications, and referrals please contact the school nurse.
Concussion-related information for students and parents HERE
PHYSICALS
ATTENTION (Due to COVID-19) For the 2020-2021 school year, if you are a student in the MDIRSS district a waiver can be requested provided you have had a physical within the last two years. Any new students outside the district and any transfer students will need a physical before starting practices.
Who needs a Physical?
ALL 9th graders participating in extra-curricular activities
ALL 11th graders participating in extra-curricular activities
ALL transfer students participating in extra-curricular activities
All FRESHMEN must have a physical by October unless they are participating in a fall extracurricular activity and then they MUST have a physical by the first day of practice. There are no exceptions. Free physicals for 9th graders are available in August. MDIHS offers free physicals as a service for those with insurance that may not cover the cost of an exam at this time in your policy year. You can schedule an appointment by calling 288-5011 x.3400 or x.3352 before August. Exams will be held at the school clinic. The "Health History" form, with 49 questions was sent out in the freshman packet and MUST be filled out completely before a physical will be given. The form may also be downloaded from this site. There is also a form which may be downloaded from this site that can be used for a non-sports, private physical.
All JUNIORS who are going out for extracurricular activities must also have a physical before they can start practicing. No student can play in a extracurricular activity without a physical. There are no exceptions. Free physicals are also available for them during June of the SOPHOMORE year. The physicals will be done By the Nurse Practitioner. The student may sign up in the Clinic. Also appointments can be made by phone Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 3:00pm by calling 288-5011 x.3305. Students MUST fill out the "HEALTH HISTORY" form that can be downloaded from this site or picked up in the Clinic. No student will receive a physical until this form is completed. There is also a form that can be downloaded from this site for a physical with a private physician.
Private physicals can be faxed to 288-0692 or mailed to PO Box 180, Mount Desert, ME 04660.
All TRANSFER STUDENTS must follow the same rule as the freshman upon entering MDIHS. Transfer students may have a free physical when starting school.