Health Services

General Information
School Health Services takes a leadership role in assessing health risk factors and promotes resilience to ensure students achieve optimal health and well being.

A team comprised of a health services coordinator, school physician, school nurse teacher, school nurse practitioner, aide, and clerk work collaboratively with parents and the medical and school communities to address the medical, social, and educational needs of district children and youth in grades Pre-K through 12th.

All district schools have a knowledgeable, well-staffed and well-equipped health office which promotes healthy attitudes and behaviors while emphasizing preventive health care.

When Should my Child Stay Home?

Emergency Information
Emergency information cards are sent home the first week of school. This card should be filled in immediately and returned to school. The information on this card will help us contact you in case of an emergency. It is important that you notify the School Health Office of any changes in information during the school year.

Dispensing of Medication
If a student must take medication in school during school hours, the medication must be in the original container, with the following information: date prescribed, student’s name, name of medication, dose, and time to be administered. A parental permission form and physician’s order must accompany all medication.

Health Screenings
The Newburgh Enlarged City School District’s School Health Services program supports your child’s academic success by promoting health in the school setting. One way in which we provide care for your child is by performing the health screenings as mandated by the State of New York. During the 2012-13 school year, the following required screening(s) or appraisal(s) will be completed at your child’s school:

Vision
Distance acuity for all newly entering students and students in Kindergarten and in Grades 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 10.
Near vision acuity and color perception screening for all newly entering students.

Hearing
Hearing screening for all newly entering students and students in Kindergarten and in Grades 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10.

Scoliosis
Scoliosis (spinal curvature) screening for all students in Grades 5 – 9.

Health Appraisals
A physical examination including Body Mass Index and Weight Status Category Information for all newly entering students and students in Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten and in Grades 2, 4, 7 and 10.

In addition, the following certificate(s) will be requested:

Dental Certificate
A dental certificate for all newly entering students and students in Kindergarten and in Grades 2, 4, 7 and 10.

A letter will be sent home if there are any findings on the screening done at school that would cause concern or need medical follow-up. Please call the Health Office of the school your child attends and ask to speak to the School Nurse if you have any questions or concerns.

 Immunizations
The immunization requirements chart is available below. In addition, on June 13, 2019, the Governor of New York signed into law legislation that eliminated religious exemptions for immunizations.  Please speak with the nurse’s office in the building your children attend if you have any questions. For more information download the NYS School Vaccination Parent Brochure.