Junior High Health Office

401-397-6893

Jaqueline Casavant, School Nurse Teacher, BSN -
jacqueline_casavant@ewg.k12.ri.us

Patricia Bennard, LPN - patricia_bennard@ewg.k12.ri.us

Christina Rosato, District Health Clerk -
christina_rosato@ewg.k12.ri.us

 

Sick Student?  Here are some guidelines on when to stay home and when to return.

Stay Home

A student should stay home from school if they:

  • Are actively vomiting

  • Have a temperature greater than 100.4⁰F

  • Have an unexplained rash

  • Have frequent diarrhea

  • Have severe, persistent pain anywhere

  • Have cold symptoms severe enough to impact learning/participation 

  • Have been diagnosed with a specific condition requiring exclusion

Return to School

A student may return to school post- illness when:

  • fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medications for 24 hours

  • free of vomiting and/or diarrhea for 24 hours

  • illness/injury related symptoms have resolved enough for school participation

Upcoming Events:

Junior High School Health Requirements

Requirements for students entering 7th grade

  • 1 dose of HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine 

  • 1 dose of Meningococcal Conjugate (MCV4) vaccine 

  • 1 dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine  

  • An up to date physical (dated within the last 12 months)

Requirements for students entering 8th grade

  • 2nd dose of HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine

Junior High School Screenings

7th Grade: Vision and Scoliosis

8th Grade: Scoliosis 

  • Vision screenings are performed each semester by the school nurse.

  • Scoliosis screenings occur throughout the year.  Students will be informed of the process and screened in a private area of the clinic.

  • Students are exempt from scoliosis screenings by having an up to date physical on file.

 

Exeter West Greenwich Junior School Health Office Phone: 401-397-6839 Fax: 401- 397-2479