NCPS Health-Specific Policies and Forms

Please notify your child’s school nurse of any chronic health issues, allergies, injuries, surgeries or stressful situations that may impact their day.  The nurse will work with the child’s physician, parents and the school team to meet special health needs.  We are here to help! 

  • Forms to be submitted to your school nurse must be filled in by a parent or guardian.

  • When required, make sure the form has been completed by a physician prior to submitting the hard copy to your school nurse.

  • Emergency Contact Information and medical consent must be updated in PowerSchool or by filling our the Emergency Contact Form and faxing it to the nurse's office.

Please note the following regarding physical examinations:

  • Physical exams are required upon entry as a new student, prior to beginning kindergarten, prior to 7th grade and prior to 10th grade. 

  • Additionally, at the high school level, all athletes are required to present an annual physical exam.

  • All physical exams must be on the CT Department of Education Health Assessment Record.

Please note the following regarding student medications:

  • District policy requires school day medications to be administered by a school nurse with a completed Medical Authorization Form.

  • Metered dose inhalers, Epinephrine, and insulin may be self administered with the appropriate forms and physician and parent consent.

  • Students are not permitted to carry any other medications including over the counter medicine.