MESSAGE FROM THE NURSING TEAM
The nursing team will be completing health screenings on all 10th grade students throughout this school year. Massachusetts School Health law (
M.G.L. Chapter 71, Section 57 and 105 CMR 200.000) requires schools to provide regular health screenings for students. Also required is a follow up with the results of these screenings with families and referrals to primary health care providers as necessary. Children who cannot see, hear, or are growing improperly may be having difficulty learning. We recommend having your child seen by a physician if they do not pass a screening.
Screenings include height, weight, hearing, vision, and scoliosis. The scoliosis screening requires assessment of the student’s spine, so we suggest for comfort, wearing a sports bra or tank top underneath regular clothing.
Please make sure your student (s) bring their eye glasses to the screening if they are prescribed them already.
If you would like to opt out of these screenings for your student, or have questions, please email hhsnurses@haverhill-ps.org prior to November 1st.
In addition, comprehensive physical exams are required on entrance to school and at least every 3-4 years. Please send in the most recent physical exam & immunization record report to the nursing office.
