• The date of the physical MUST be on the form.

• The sport needs to be indicated on the form.

• All athletic forms are available on the athletics website. 

• Participation in athletics is based on the results of your personal physician/clinic medical examination and report, the school physician's clearance is based on that examination. This complies with the requirements of NJAC 6A:16-2.2.

• Students that plan on participating in another sport/season and have already submitted an Athletic Packet for the current year and this PPE has not expired need only submit the state-required Health Update Questionnaire prior to try-outs or practices.  The updated form must be completed and signed by the parent/guardian. If you are unsure what forms are required for your child, please have the student check with the school nurse.
  
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The following is the procedure for the administration of medications by the school nurse: All medications require a prescription and parental consent. There are medication administration forms available in the health office. These are to be completed by a physician and signed by a parent/guardian. Any prescription medication must be in the original pharmacy bottle with the student’s name and instructions for dispensing on the label. There is an area on the form to designate self-administration. This applies to epi-pens and asthma inhalers. All other medication is to be administered in the health office. This procedure applies to students who require medication during the school day. Early morning and after school medications are not administered in school. Over the counter medications, Acetaminophen, Advil, and Tums have been approved by the Ridgewood Public Schools Health and Wellness Advisory Committee and are available in the health office. Only the School Nurse may administer these medications. Parental Consent must be obtained before any non-prescription medication can be given to your child. The Health office does not provide cough drops.

If your son/daughter requires an EpiPen or an inhaler in school, please be sure to send it in to the health office. Also, remember to enclose the necessary forms. It is very important that I have these items in the event of an emergency

Students who wish to be excused from participating in Physical Education due to health reasons must report to their physical education teacher with a signed note from their parent. A contact number must be on the note. Physical Education classes that have been excused with a parent note must be made up on the student's own time. Please arrange with the PE teacher. Medical excuses from a physician to excuse a student from Physical Education because of an injury or illness must be submitted to the Health Office. If a student is unable to participate in Physical Education for more than 3 weeks because of a documented medical condition an alternate program may be required to accommodate the injury or illness according to NJ Physical Education Mandates. Students with a chronic condition that submit a medical note will be required to have the treating physician submit an Adaptive Physical Education form so the state-required physical education component is met and a PE program can be adapted to his/her particular condition.