Routine screening for hearing, vision and scoliosis will be performed this year. You will receive a call with a follow-up letter in the mail if any concerns are noted. Screenings are performed on new entrants, along with any students in grades PK, K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 if their Primary Health Care provider did not do it at the time of their health exam. Screenings may also be requested by parents and/or teachers/staff of any student if there are concerns.

• Physicals are required within 12 months of the start of sports.
• Physicals are required within 12 months of the start of school for the following grades: Any new student 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, & 11.
• Vaccine requirements must be met within 14 days of the start of school for NYS residents. If transferring from out of state, requirements must be met within 30 days. School exclusion is required by law if immunization requirements are not met. Please check with me or your child's healthcare provider to see if your child is up to date. Religious exemptions are no longer allowed in NYS.

BMI Opt out
Guidelines for Keeping Children Home from School
NYDOH: Parents Fight Flu
Warren County Public Health Website
NYS Health Appraisal Form (School Physical Form)
NYSED Interval Health History for Athletics

Guidelines for Keeping Children Home from School Due to Illness

If your child(ren) is exhibiting any of the symptoms below, please make sure to utilize an at-home COVID-19 test kit before sending them to school. Home tests are available for pick up from the main office during regular school hours. 

-Fever > or equal to 100 degrees Fahrenheit or feeling feverish or with chills
-Cough
-Loss of taste or smell
-Fatigue/feeling of tiredness
-Sore throat
-Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
-Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
-Muscle pain or body aches
-Headaches
-Nasal congestion/runny nose

If positive please keep your child home and contact me. 

Mrs. Amber Aurilio, RN
aaurilio@johnsburgcsd.org
Phone: 518-251-2921 ext. 5
Fax:518-251-2367
165 Main Street
North Creek, NY 12853