Health Services
To ensure the health and safety of our students, NYSD maintains a Health Office that is staffed by a full-time Registered Nurse (RN).The NYSD Health Office has two important goals:
Medication
If a student’s doctor prescribes medicine that must be taken during the school day, the parent/guardian must bring the medicine in its original container along with a physician’s order/note to the Health Office. The parent can otherwise bring the medicine to the Health Office and have the physician fax the orders directly to the attention of the school nurse at (914) 681-1308.
- To help our students to stay healthy and participate in classes so that they can learn.
- To avoid the spread of infection to other students and to staff members.
Medication
If a student’s doctor prescribes medicine that must be taken during the school day, the parent/guardian must bring the medicine in its original container along with a physician’s order/note to the Health Office. The parent can otherwise bring the medicine to the Health Office and have the physician fax the orders directly to the attention of the school nurse at (914) 681-1308.
Required Health Documents for Students
According to New York State law and the New York School for the Deaf attendance requirements, the following items must be provided before your child can come to school:
According to New York State law and the New York School for the Deaf attendance requirements, the following items must be provided before your child can come to school:
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1. Physical Exam:
Physical exam is required for all first-time students. Documentation of a physical examination that has been completed within 1 year of the start of school by a New York State licensed physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner must be submitted to the Health Office. In addition, physical exams are required for all children who are entering the following grades:
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2. Immunization Record:
Our NYSD Registered Nurse, is happy to provide you with a list of New York State required immunizations. In addition, you can always discuss this list with your pediatrician 3. Permission To Treat Form: This form is required each year for emergencies and off-campus activities for our students. 4. Dental Exam: All children entering school for the first time must have a dental exam. All Preschool, Kindergarten and 1st grade students are required to provide proof of a dental exam. We also encourage yearly dental exams for students in all grades. *These forms have been provided to you in a separate mailing before the start of the school year. |
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.
Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student’s education record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions (34 CFR § 99.31):
Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student’s education record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions (34 CFR § 99.31):
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Parents/Guardians are welcome to contact the
Health Services office with any questions or concerns Maria Anzalone, RN V (914) 949-7310 Ext. 8314 VP (914) 259-8010 Fax (914) 681-1308 manzalone@nysd.net |