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Mrs. Alice Mokar
Supervisor of Physical Education, Health & Related Services (PreK-6) & Nurses
Administrative Building
178 Barracks Street
Perth Amboy, New Jersey 08861
732-376-6200 ext. 30207
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Nursing/Health Information
1. Asthma Information
2. AED Information
3. Flu
4. Hepatitis B Immunization
5. Nursing Staff and phone numbers directory(.pdf)
6. Medications Administration
7. Meningitis Vaccination
8. Physical Examination
9. School Based Health Clinics
10. Student Health Screening Programs(.pdf)
11. Varicella (chicken pox) Immunization
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*Asthma
Students who have been diagnosed by their health care providers with asthma are required to submit to the school nurse an “Asthma Action Plan”.
Asthma Action Plan forms are available from any school nurse’s office.
Every school (Pre K – 12) is equipped with a nebulizer in the event your child needs asthma medication during school hours. All Asthma medication must be supplied by the parent/guardian and be accompanied by a signed “Administration of Medication In School” form. These forms are available from any school nurse’s office.
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*AED’s
Automated External Defibrillators are life-saving devices used for emergency purposes by trained certified individuals. Defibrillators are designed to deliver a shock to the heart in unresponsive victims with no breathing and no signs of circulation.
Every school building as well as the administration building is equipped with a defibrillator. For additional information ask the school nurse or the building security staff.
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*Hepatitus B Requirement
Effective immediately all students in grades K, 1, 6, 9, 10, 11 and 12 are required to have 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccinations.
Children transferring into the district in grades 7 & 8 are also required to show proof of 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccination.
According to the State Health Department School Health Guidelines the first (1) dose must be received before entering school, the second (2) vaccination no later than 3 months after receiving the first dose and the third (3) dose no later than 12 months following the first dose.
Any student in a comparable age level special education program must also comply with the law and receive 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccination.
Should you need additional information please call your child’s school nurse.
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*Medications
Administrative policy of the Perth Amboy Public Schools requires the school nurse to have written permission from the parent and attending physician.
Medication administered by the school nurses should be done only in exceptional circumstances wherein the child’s health maybe jeopardized.
Forms may be secured from any school nurses office.
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*Meningitis Vaccination
A new law as of January 2004 now requires the meningitis vaccination for all New Jersey college bound students.
Meningitis is an infection or inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
If your son/daughter is a senior and will be attending college in the fall of 2005 they will need to receive the meningitis vaccination.
Please check with your child’s health care provider for more information.
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*Physical Examinations
Kindergarten:
All students entering Kindergarten must complete a physical examination prior to entering school as required by the State Department of Health and Services. If your child has had a physical within 11 months of their entry that will be acceptable.
New Students:
All new students to the district must have a physical examination. You will have 60 days to secure a copy of your child's physical from their previous school. Physicals are only acceptable if they were within the last 11 months.
Grades 3, 6 & 9:
All students entering grades 3, 6 & 9 are required to undergo a physical examination. It is strongly recommended that prior to entering these grades you take your child to their "medical home" i.e. pediatrician, clinic, health center for a thorough exam. Physical Examination forms are sent home with students in grades 2, 5, & 8 in June or you may secure one from any school nurses' office. If we do not receive this form or hear from you by October 15th your child will be scheduled for a school physical with a school doctor.
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*School Based Health Clinics
School Based Health Clinics are located in St. Mary’s Early Childhood Center, S.E. Shull School, W.C. McGinnis School and Perth Amboy High School. They are staffed by either a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner from the Jewish Renaissance Medical Center. The clinics serve the health needs of our students grades Pre K – 12 preventive and primary care.
Students in grades 5 – 12 may be seen at their building clinics with a signed parental consent form. Pre K –4 grade students will only be seen in the presence of their parent/guardian along with a signed consent form.
All students are scheduled or referred through the school nurses’ office.
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*Varicella (chicken pox) Immunizations
Immunization against chicken pox (varicella) is now required for entry to day care, pre-school, kindergarten and first grade. Chickenpox is a common, usually mild, acute viral illness with a characteristic rash that most children contract before age 10.
Children whose physicians or parents submit a written statement of past history of varicella disease will be in compliance with the new rule.
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