School Nurse
News From The Nurse
By
Meredith Smith RN, BSN
GET YOUR 8TH GRADER READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION
High school is several months away but time moves quickly. I am busy getting files ready to transfer in May and there are several things parents can do this summer to make sure their student is ready for high school registration day.
1. School district must have your current address. Registration packets, schedules, and high school information will be mailed throughout the summer. You will not receive these materials if the school has an incorrect mailing address. Registration day will take much longer if the student does not have the paperwork already completed. Addresses can be changed only by going to central admissions. There are two locations available. The closest location is at Buckley and Mississippi in the Albertson's shopping center. The second location is in Hoffman Heights shopping center at 6th and Peoria. You can go to the website at http://www.aps.k12.co.us/family/admissions for more information.
2. Student must be up to date on immunizations. You were notified by me if your student does not have all the required shots for school. You will need to get all needed shots done during the summer before your student can begin high school. Most high schools are not letting students attend school until you give the school a record showing that all required shots have been completed.
3. Sports physicals must be current before any student can attend practice or play a sport. Physicals are good for one calendar year from the date they are done. The physical needs to be valid for the length of the sport your student is participating in. A student who gets a physical in the summer before school begins will be valid for any sport during the school year. The high schools will be offering sports physicals for a nominal fee during the month of May this year. It is an excellent opportunity to get a physical done before school starts. This article also contains a list of clinics giving sports physicals with phone numbers you can call for more information.
4. Personal student needs will be cared for by the school health clinic. Feminine products are available from a vending machine in the clinic for a cost of 25 cents. Advil and Tylenol are available in the clinic if the parent has signed the permission form on the student health information card in the registration packet.
Registration day can be hectic if the student is not prepared. The process will be much easier and faster if you make sure all the items listed above are completed. Parents need to read all the information in the registration packet and complete and sign all necessary forms. Being informed and prepared will help the year get off to a good start.
Sports Physicals:
King Soopers Little Clinic 303-459-5634 (closest location is in Centennial)
NexCare Urgent Care 303-745-7211 (located at Tower and Hampden)
Walgreen’s Take Care Clinic 1-866-825-3227 (closest location is in Parker)
Rocky Mountain Urgent Care 303-643-2000 (located at Smokey Hill and Himalaya)
303-695-1338 (located at Mississippi and Potomac)
