Immunizations

Every child enrolled is required to have the necessary immunizations mandated by New York State health laws. Exemptions for immunizations based on religious or health grounds must be submitted to the school before your child begins attending.  Your child will not be able to attend school without immunization records or an exemption letter.

Health Forms

A standard health form filled out by your child’s doctor must be submitted each year prior to the first day of school. within 2 weeks of your child’s birthday. The form must not be more than a year old and must contain proof of state-required immunizations for your child’s age. Health forms will be provided by the school. Your child will not be able to attend school without them! Additionally, it is recommended that you make a copy for your records.

Medication

Medication may not be given to your child unless you fill out the proper forms from the Department of Health. These forms will be given to you if they are requested. The school has staff who are trained and licensed to give medication, and it is required that these staff administer any medications.

Medical Emergencies

Emergency telephone numbers must be provided on registration forms and updated throughout the year so that school personnel are able to contact a parent in a crisis situation. Because hospital emergency rooms will not treat an ill or injured child without the consent of a parent, it is crucial that we are able to reach you in case of an emergency.

Chronic Health Conditions or Allergies

Please inform the school in writing about any chronic conditions (such as asthma) or allergies that your child may have. Food allergies must also be posted with a picture of your child on the kitchen refrigerator, and in your child’s classroom. Medical alert bracelets are highly recommended.

Allergy Policy

To keep children with life-threatening food allergies safe, current school policy is for families to keep foods containing sesame, peanuts and tree nuts (cashews, almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc.) out of school and to notify teachers when students bring eggs and foods containing eggs and dairy to school, so allergic students can eat lunch at a separate table.

When Children Should Be Kept At Home

Please keep your child at home when a fever is present, if s/he has unexplained rashes, vomiting and/or diarrhea, conjunctivitis (pink eye), or other contagious diseases, such as chicken pox, lice, impetigo or ringworm. Please keep your child home when mucus from a cold is extensive or cloudy. Every effort is made to inform all parents in the cooperative when any child contracts a contagious disease. If you have additional questions about when to keep your child at home, please refer to the health and safety manual.