Must Haves:

  • Starting School Health Requirements

     

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    TO START SCHOOL: 

    1.Completed Physical Form (the exam must have been within the past calendar year  

    365 days of time being turned in) This is due within 30 days of registration. Form on website under HEALTH FORMS.

    2. A complete, Up-to-Date Immunization Record is required upon registration.

    3.If your child requires medication, has a medical condition, or has food allergies etc, 

    please reach out to the nurse prior to school starting (over the summer via email). ctaylor@gpsd.us (medical forms are available on the nurse's webpage under Health Forms).

    ** If your child has an upcoming physical that will cause the form to be more than 30 days to be turned in 

    or for immunizations that are overdue, please contact the nurse.  If need resources for physical or immunizations please see the resource page here, or contact the nurse. Thank you! 😊

     

    FIRST DAY and ON: 

    1. A change of clothes in a bag labeled with child's name written into them (sweatpants, tshirt, socks, underwear) needs to be sent to school. 

    2. If your child has any updates on medical conditions please notify the nurse. x5311 or ctaylor@gpsd.us 

    3. If your child will be absent from school, please call 1-856-652-2700 and follow the prompts for J. Harvey Rodgers School reporting an absence. Please leave your child's name, teacher, and reason for absence. 

    4. Please note that preschool students under age 60 months (5 years) are required by NJ to have proof of the flu vaccine between September 1 and December 31, 2024. The last school day of the 24-25 year before winter break is 12-22-24 . Must have this turned in by 12-22-24 in order to return to school in January.

    5. Any Pre-k students starting Jan 1 through March 31 will need proof of flu shot before starting school. 

    Thank you!!!