Welcome to Health Services

  • Chelmsford Public School Nurses’ Mission

    Our mission is to provide evidence based/ best practice holistic nursing care to the unique, culturally diverse students of Chelmsford Public Schools. In collaboration with all stakeholders, we advocate for their safety and healthcare needs. We are dedicated professionals who are committed to bridging health care with education and making a positive impact for the present and future wellness of Chelmsford’s school community.

    "A child must be healthy to learn and a child must learn to be healthy." -Massachusetts Department of Public Health

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  • Chelmsford Public School nurses are on duty during academic school day hours.
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  • Required Physical Exams
     
    In accordance with Massachusetts General Law 105CMR 200.00 Section 100 every child  registered in Massachusetts public schools must be  carefully examined by a physician at intervals of  three or four years.   A physical exam is required for all  Kindergarten,  3rd,   6th,  and   9th graders enrolled in Chelmsford Public Schools.  Please submit documentation from your health care provider to your school nurse in a timely manner.

    All newly enrolled students must submit a physical exam dated from one year prior entrance to public school or within 30 days of school entry.

    Students in competitive school athletics must provide annual physical exams prior sport participation.
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  • School Screenings
     
    Screenings are conducted by Chelmsford Public Schools annually per Massachusetts Department of Public Health Regulation.

    Hearing:            Grades   K,  1,  2,   3,   7,   10

    Scoliosis:          Grades   5,  6,  7,  8,  9   Upon request

    Height/Weight    Grades  1,   4,   7,  10

    Vision with Stereopsis   Grades    *   1,   2,  3       Vision acuity 4,    5,   7,  10
    *Kindergarten  Upon entering kindergarten or within 30 days of the start of  school, the guardian shall present to school, Health Care Provider documentation  within the previous 12 months that the child has passed a vision screening.
    A parent may send a written request to exclude student from participating in school screenings.
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  • Requirements for Entry to Public Schools
     
     “No child shall, except as hereinafter provided, be admitted to school except upon presentation of a physician’s certificate that the child has been successfully immunized against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, measles and polio and such other communicable disease as may be specified from time to time by the Department of Public Health. “M.G.L. c. 76, & 15;105 CMR 200.000 section 15

    All  K-12 students must provide documentation of student's  immunization prior admittance.
    5 doses DTP/DTaP ( Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)
    4 doses Polio
    3  doses Hepatitis
    2  doses MMR ( Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
    2  doses Varicella (or a Health Provider's documentation of month and year of disease)
     
    Students going into 7th grade -12th  need one dose Tdap booster.
    Medical waivers and religious exemptions must be submitted in writing if applicable.
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  • Annual Emergency Health Forms  
     
    Emergency Health Forms are due each year on all students Preschool through Grade 12. This form is essential in providing updated health information and emergency phone numbers to contact parents/guardians in case of illness or emergency. Please click on this page's middle left side  HEALTH  FORMS
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