Welcome to the Our Lady of the Lake School Health Office!
At Our Lady of the Lake, your child’s health and safety are a top priority. Our goal is to promote student wellness and support a healthy, productive learning environment.
The School Nurse serves as a liaison between families, school staff, and healthcare providers. All medical concerns, health forms, medications, and special health needs are managed through the Health Office. The nurse also provides health counseling, first aid, emergency care, and consultations with parents and faculty as needed.
Annual student health screenings include checks for height, weight, blood pressure, vision, hearing, and scoliosis. Screenings are conducted only with parental permission, and families will be notified in advance. If any concerns are identified, parents will be informed and advised to follow up with a healthcare provider.
Important Reminder:
All medical forms must be submitted to the School Nurse by August 31. Students with incomplete records will not be permitted to attend school until all required documentation is received. Please note that many forms have been updated since last year—only current, fully completed versions will be accepted.
Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 Health RequirementsBefore entering Pre-K at Our Lady of the Lake School, all students must have a physical examination completed by their pediatrician or healthcare provider using the Universal Child Health Record.
In addition, the following documents are required:
- A completed Emergency Reference Form
- An up-to-date immunization record, as required by the State of New Jersey
A list of required immunizations for Pre-K entry can be found below. An official immunization record can be obtained from your child’s pediatrician or healthcare provider.
Health Requirements for New Students (Kindergarten–8th Grade)
All new students in Grades 1–8, as well as all students entering Kindergarten, 3rd Grade, and 6th Grade, are required to have a complete physical examination prior to the first day of school.
Physicals must be submitted using the New Jersey Department of Education Pre-Participation Physical Examination Form and must include:
- Any specific health issues or restrictions
- Allergies
- Medications
All sections of the form must be completed in full by both the physician and parent—incomplete forms will not be accepted. In addition, all students must have the following on file:
- A completed Emergency Reference Form
- An up-to-date immunization record, as required by the State of New Jersey and appropriate for your child’s age and grade level
Official immunization records can be obtained from your child’s pediatrician or healthcare provider.
Athletes
All student-athletes must have a valid physical in order to participate in sports. Students in grades 6 through 8 who are involved in interscholastic athletics are required to submit a current physical examination annually. It is strongly recommended that student-athletes in grades 3 through 5 also receive an annual physical.
The New Jersey Department of Education mandates the use of the Annual Athletic Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Form, which must be fully completed by both a parent/guardian and a licensed healthcare provider. The form must include information about any health conditions, restrictions, allergies, and medications.
Physicals are valid for one year from the date of the exam. If a student’s physical has expired at the start of the season, they will not be permitted to participate in practices or games until a new form is submitted and approved.
Access the Annual Athletic Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Form Required Health & Safety Information for Student-Athletes
Pursuant to New Jersey State Law (N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41(d)), all school districts must provide the Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes pamphlet to every student-athlete and their parent or guardian as part of the pre-participation physical examination process and completion of athletic permission forms. Both the student-athlete and their parent/guardian are required to certify in writing that they have received and reviewed this information.
To further support the health and safety of our student-athletes, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) mandates that all athletes, parents/guardians, and coaches review and sign the NJSIAA Concussion Policy. Additionally, we ask families to review the Sports-Related Eye Injury Fact Sheet, provided by the New Jersey Department of Education.
Medications & Illness Policy
Per New Jersey law, only the School Nurse is permitted to administer medication during school hours.
Illness Guidelines
Children requiring antibiotics for short-term illnesses (e.g., strep throat, ear infections) should remain home during the acute phase. They may return to school only after being on antibiotics for at least 24 hours and fever-free for 24 hours. Antibiotics must be administered at home—students are not permitted to carry or self-administer medication at school.
Any student who is absent for three or more consecutive days due to illness must provide a doctor’s note confirming they are medically cleared to return.
Medication at School
For students who require prescription or over-the-counter medication during school hours on a regular or extended basis:
- A Medication Consent Form must be completed by both a parent/guardian and the prescribing physician.
- Even non-prescription medications (such as ibuprofen, cough drops, etc.) require a physician’s order and schedule.
- A separate form is required for each medication.
All medications:
- Must be in their original packaging, not expired, and properly labeled.
- Must be brought to school by an adult and will be kept securely in the Health Office.
Special Health Conditions
Students diagnosed with chronic illnesses or requiring specialized care (e.g., asthma, severe allergies, seizure disorders) must submit a physician-signed care plan. If your child requires special accommodations or care, please schedule a meeting with the School Nurse as soon as possible.