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HEALTH OFFICE

Tori Davey, RN, School Nurse
Phone: 518-283-2500 ext. 235
Fax: 518-283-9623

School Attendance and Reporting Absence

A student’s absence or anticipated lateness must be reported to the Health Office or Main Office no later than 8:00 a.m. by calling 518-283-2500. You may call anytime to leave a message.

Absence Related to Illness

If your student has any type of illness, please keep them home.
If your child is experiencing any vomiting/diarrhea or fevers they will need to be symptom-free without the use of medication for 24 hours prior to returning to school. 

Health Forms

COVID-19 Procedure

  • If your child tests positive for COVID-19 please contact the Health Office immediately.

Returning to School Following a COVID-19 Diagnosis

You may return to school when your symptoms are improving and 
  • You have no fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications
When you return to school it is recommended that you wear a mask for an additional 5 days.
  • Face masks should be well-fitting, disposable, non-woven masks. 

Medication in School

Students should not transport or carry medications with them in school. This includes both prescription and non-prescription medications. A parent or guardian must bring in medication, which will be kept secure in the Health Office. A doctor’s order and a parent’s written permission are required for medication administration in school.

Immunization Requirements

La Salle Institute follows immunization requirements established by the NYS Health Department, which are consistent with the most current childhood and adolescent immunization recommendations made by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Please see your child’s physician for questions about immunizations.
  • All 6th grade students must submit proof of one TDap vaccine when they turn 11 years of age.
  • All 7th grade students must submit proof of the Meningococcal vaccine prior to starting 7th grade.
  • All 12th grade students must submit proof of their second Meningococcal vaccine prior to starting 12th grade.

Injuries

If your child is injured and unable to participate in physical education class and/or sports, a note from a physician must be submitted to the Health Office. The note should indicate the reason, time restrictions and limitations. A release note from a physician must be provided to the Health Office once your child is approved to resume activity.

Physicals

If your child is injured and unable to participate in physical education class and/or sports, a note from a physician must be submitted to the Health Office. The note should indicate the reason, time restrictions, and limitations. A release note from a physician must be provided to the Health Office once your child is approved to resume activity.

Student Athletes

All students need to be approved/cleared to play school sports by the School Nurse prior to tryouts. Paperwork for Student Athletes must be uploaded in FamilyID by the first day of try outs/practices. Physicals must be dated within one year of the start of the sports season. 

All Student Athletes must be registered in FamilyID and have a physical uploaded to their profile.

Concussion Information

Any student athlete who is believed to have sustained a concussion must be immediately removed from all athletic activities. They cannot participate in athletic activity until they have been symptom-free for 24 hours, have been evaluated by a licensed physician, and have provided a doctor’s note to the Health Office.

Upon reciving medical clearance from your child’s physician, your son/daughter will then be referred to the Athletic Trainer to follow the NYS Return to Play Protocol.