Boonton Township School District

Note: Scoliosis is defined as a condition in which the spine may curve to the left or right. It is most
commonly found during periods of rapid growth and may progress if not treated. The purpose of the
screening program is to recognize scoliosis in its earliest stages. Parents are invited to attend these
screenings. In addition, a pupil may be exempted from this examination if the parent or guardian so
desires and places that request in writing. A referral form will be sent home only if the student displays
physical findings consistent with a postural deformity of the spine.
Sports Physicals
1. Each candidate who wishes to participate on a school athletic squad or team must
have a physical exam within 365 days of the first practice session. This exam is to be
completed by your health care provider. A health care provider is defined by the state
as the examining medical doctor, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, and/or
physician’s assistant ONLY.
2. RVS will require the annual submission of the seven page state report; please note
that this form is MANDATORY and that no other form will be accepted. If the form is
not completed in full and stamped by your health care provider, it will be returned.
3. If your child does not have a “medical home,” please contact the school nurse so that
arrangements can be made with the school physician. We strongly advocate that
your child be seen by his/her medical provider to foster an ongoing provider/patient
relationship, to provide opportunities for specialist referrals, laboratory testing and
assessment of vaccination status.
4. RVS will require the annual submission of the following:
i. Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation – Health History Questionnaire,
completed and signed by parent/guardian
ii. Pre-Participation Physical Examination – Documented on an approved
school district form, dated, signed and stamped by your child’s medical
provider or school physician
5. A medical update needs to be completed by the parent/guardian for each subsequent
sport after the annual physical examination is completed. Either a sport physical or a
medical update needs to be submitted within 60 days prior to the first practice session
for every sport your child intends to participate in.
School Physicals
Physicals are recommended for all second, fifth and seventh grade students. Forms are available in the
nurse’s office.
Sending Students Home
If a student must be sent home during the school day because of illness or injury, the nurse will advise
the parent/guardian or their designated emergency person who will sign the child out in the nurse’s office.
This procedure is necessary for the well-being and safety of the youngster. It is extremely important that
the Nurse and Main Office are informed of any changes in home, cell or work numbers so that we may
contact you in the case of an emergency.
Parents will be notified and students sent home if the following conditions exist:
- elevated temperature (100 o or over)
- pain or discomfort that persists after resting
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- excessive coughing, persistent sore throat, coryza (runny eyes/nose), hoarseness
- unexplained rash, with or without itching
- head injuries with lacerations, swelling, or other symptoms of possible
concussion
- injuries that are incapacitating e.g. sprains
- severe nose bleeds (difficult to control)
- other conditions deemed necessary by school health personnel
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