Summer Health Sport Packets Will NO Longer be Mailed to Each
Home.
ALL MEDICAL PAPERWORK THAT YOU NEED IS AVAILABLE ON THIS WEBSITE AND
CAN BE PRINTED AT YOUR HOME.
Please read through this website and the Health Office Requirements
listed on the left sidebar for complete details.
Freshman and
New Transfer Students:
The North Hunterdon-Voorhees Board of Education requires a physical
examination for all ninth grade and transfer students. The exam must
be dated within one year of entry into school and needs to be
documented on the NJ State Student Physical Exam Form. A current immunization
record should be submitted with the physical exam. Forms are
available on this website or the Health Office.
If you do not have health insurance please
contact us for alternate arrangements. We have also provided a link
to NJ FamilyCare Health Insurance to assist you, if needed.
9th Grade Physical Forms are
due in the Health Office by August 1ST
STUDENTS CANNOT START SCHOOL UNTIL
PHYSICALS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED
Illness/Injury:
A certified school nurse will assist with illness, injuries, or
health related issues. In the case of serious injury or illness, the
parents/guardians will be notified. If parents/guardians cannot be
reached, designated emergency contacts will be notified to transport
the student for medical follow-up or home. If the need for an
ambulance/emergency care occurs, the parent/guardian will be
contacted and the student will be transported to Hunterdon Medical
Center Emergency Room via rescue squad. Therefore, it is critical
that PAGE A 1 of the ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM be completed
each school year. Contact us if emergency telephone numbers
change during the school year.
Medications:
State law does not permit students to carry prescription or over the
counter medication while at school except in the case of potentially
life threatening illness (Inhalers for Asthma and Auto-Injector
Epinephrine for severe allergic reactions, and
Insulin/Glucagon/Supplies for Diabetes). If it is necessary for
a student to receive medication during the school day, the school
nurse will administer it. State law requires a written prescription
signed by your health care provider including diagnosis, medication
dosage, route and time of administration, and written consent of the
parent/ guardian. The medication is to be delivered to the health
office by the parent in the original pharmacy container. Forms are
available in the health office and on this site.
Screenings:
All students will be screened for Height, Weight, and
Blood Pressure.
11th grade students will be screened for
vision and hearing.
9th and 11th grade
students will be screened for scoliosis if they do not submit a
current physical.
A pupil may be exempt from the scoliosis exam
if we receive written parental/guardian notification. Complete,
sign, and return the Scoliosis Parent Form in the sidebar and return
to the Health Office.
Screenings may be requested by teachers,
parents, or students if there is a health concern.
A letter will be sent home for further medical
follow-up on any screenings that fall outside of normal parameters
as defined by NJ state code or as deemed necessary by the NHHS
School Physician.
Sports
Participation:
Please visit the Athletic Forms page located in our Links. There you
will find complete instructions of Health & Athletic Requirements.
Reminder:
The Health History Questionnaire (Part A 1-3) must be dated within
60 days of the first practice date of the sport. All questions must
be answered and all forms must be signed and dated.
The Physical Exam must be on the NHHS Annual
Physical Examination Form (Part B 1-4), be dated within 365 days of
the first practice date of the sport, and be completed in its
entirety – this includes Height, Weight, Blood Pressure, Pulse, and
VISION. Remember to bring your glasses or wear your contacts when
you visit your health care provider.
Special Note:
It is the students responsibility to carry their prescribed
medications for life threatening conditions (Inhaler; Epinephrine;
Diabetic supplies, etc.) to all practices and games.
SPORT PAPERWORK DEADLINES ARE POSTED ON THE
NHHS HOME PAGE & THE NORTH ATHLETIC PAGE
School Accident
Insurance: The NHVRHS Board of Education has
purchased insurance coverage to protect all students against
accidental injury. Coverage is provided for virtually all school
sponsored and supervised activities. Although this coverage is very
broad, there are restrictions, limitations and exclusions in this
policy. In many situations, medical bills may not be covered in
full. The NHHS Accident Report will need to be completed by the
student in the Health Office for any school related injury. Please
contact us with any questions.