Medical Information

Chickenpox: The student may return seven (7) days after the appearance of the rash if all scabs are dry and there is no fever.

Fifth Disease: (a bright red rash on the cheeks often spreading to the body) Students may be admitted to school with a doctor’s note even if the rash is still present.

Pediculosis: (Head Lice) Students are excluded immediately. Parent/Guardian is counseled to contact the family physician. The child may return with a note indicating what treatment was used and the label from the treatment bottle. Reinspection of the head occurs prior to readmission and as deemed necessary by the school nurse.

Conjunctivitis: (Pink Eye) Students with inflamed eyes are advised to seek medical advice. Students must remain out of school until the eyes are clear or they have a doctor’s certificate stating they are not contagious. coccal vaccinations in order to attend school starting their sixth grade year.

All transfer students must provide proof of immunizations prior to attending school.

In compliance with the New Jersey State Department of Education and Westwood Regional Board of Education policy, students who require medication during school hours must provide:

1. a written statement from the prescribing physician identifying the name, dosage, frequency and purpose of the medication.

2. a written statement from the parent/guardian giving permission for the administration of the medication. Also…

3. prescription medication must be in the original container with the pharmacist's label, the prescription number, child's name, dose to be given, and doctor's name.

4. parent/Guardian is responsible for the transport of any medication to the school nurse.

5. students may be approved to self-administer in certain life-threatening conditions, Anaphylaxis and Asthma. Written permission from physician and parent must be obtained. These requirements apply to over-the-counter-medications as well as prescription medications. Cough drops, provided by the parent, may be used in school when accompanied by the written authorization from the parent. Students are not permitted to carry or take any medication without prior approval from the school nurse.

A student requesting to be excused from Physical Education for a day must bring a note from his or her parent or guardian to the school nurse upon arriving to school in the morning. Students, who are to be excused from PE for more than two classes, must bring a statement from their physician. Students with long-term excuses from PE may resume classes only with the school nurse’s approval based upon the physician's written authorization