School Life
Health Services
The Health Office provides nursing care to Saint John's students and communicates changes in medical status to parents, physicans, and medical personnel to ensure safety and comprehensive healthcare. We maintain confidentiality of medical issues, implement plan of care as directed by physician, administer medications, and assess health status of students.
Whether you are new to school, transferring in or have been attending Saint John’s High School in years past, we are requesting that you complete the following documentation. For some items, a paper copy will be needed in the health office and for others you will complete an online form on the website (an email will be sent out when when the online forms are available).
New Students: Parents, please contact your son's current school nurse and advise the nurse that your son will be attending Saint John's High School next year. The School Health Record that the nurse maintains will need to be transferred to Saint John's school nurse. These records contain health information that are separate from the academic record.
Annual physical examination form - All students must have a valid physical on file. If your son has a physical completed during the school year, please send in an updated copy. Physicals are valid for 13 months. Your doctor may have a form that they use which is acceptable. If needed, a copy of the state physical form can be found to the right.
All paperwork can be mailed or faxed to the attention of the Health Office or sent via email. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the Health Office. During the summer, email is the most efficent way to contact the health office.
Whether you are new to school, transferring in or have been attending Saint John’s High School in years past, we are requesting that you complete the following documentation. For some items, a paper copy will be needed in the health office and for others you will complete an online form on the website (an email will be sent out when when the online forms are available).
New Students: Parents, please contact your son's current school nurse and advise the nurse that your son will be attending Saint John's High School next year. The School Health Record that the nurse maintains will need to be transferred to Saint John's school nurse. These records contain health information that are separate from the academic record.
Annual physical examination form - All students must have a valid physical on file. If your son has a physical completed during the school year, please send in an updated copy. Physicals are valid for 13 months. Your doctor may have a form that they use which is acceptable. If needed, a copy of the state physical form can be found to the right.
Immunization List - All students must show documentation of having received all required immunizations. If needed, a copy of the state Certificate of Immunization can be found to the right.
Allergy Action Plan - If your son has a life-threatning allergy that would require an Epi-pen, an allergy action plan with signatures by both the prescribing physican and parent/guardian along with medication orders for Epi-pen administration must be submitted to the health office. An Epi-pen will be kept in your son's backback and a back up in the health office. If needed, a copy of an allergy action plan can be found to the right.
Asthma Action Plan - If your son has asthma, an asthma action plan signed by both the prescribing physican and parent/guardian must be submitted to the health office. We will accept your physican's standard form. If needed, a copy of an asthma action plan can be found to the right.
Physican orders for Prescription Medication - If your son requires daily medication during the school day, please obtain a Medication Order from the prescribing physician. This order must be signed by both the physican and parent/guardian. This would include orders for glucose testing and insulin administration for those students with diabetes. Medications must be in their original container with your son's name, dosage instructions, and Physician's name. The directions on the container must match the physician's written order. We will accept your physician's standard form. If needed, a copy of a medication order form can be found to the right.
Health History (will be completed on the website) - An email will be sent out when the online form is available.
Over-the-Counter Medication Authorization - Please print the form OTC Medication Form, it can be found to the right; complete and drop off, mail, fax or email the completed and signed form to the school nurse.
Allergy Action Plan - If your son has a life-threatning allergy that would require an Epi-pen, an allergy action plan with signatures by both the prescribing physican and parent/guardian along with medication orders for Epi-pen administration must be submitted to the health office. An Epi-pen will be kept in your son's backback and a back up in the health office. If needed, a copy of an allergy action plan can be found to the right.
Asthma Action Plan - If your son has asthma, an asthma action plan signed by both the prescribing physican and parent/guardian must be submitted to the health office. We will accept your physican's standard form. If needed, a copy of an asthma action plan can be found to the right.
Physican orders for Prescription Medication - If your son requires daily medication during the school day, please obtain a Medication Order from the prescribing physician. This order must be signed by both the physican and parent/guardian. This would include orders for glucose testing and insulin administration for those students with diabetes. Medications must be in their original container with your son's name, dosage instructions, and Physician's name. The directions on the container must match the physician's written order. We will accept your physician's standard form. If needed, a copy of a medication order form can be found to the right.
Health History (will be completed on the website) - An email will be sent out when the online form is available.
Over-the-Counter Medication Authorization - Please print the form OTC Medication Form, it can be found to the right; complete and drop off, mail, fax or email the completed and signed form to the school nurse.
All paperwork can be mailed or faxed to the attention of the Health Office or sent via email. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the Health Office. During the summer, email is the most efficent way to contact the health office.
Julie Loomer, RN
School Nurse
- Phone: (508) 842 - 8934 x288
- Fax: (508) 842 - 3670
- email: jloomer@stjohnshigh.org
Frequently Asked Questions
List of 6 frequently asked questions.
Health Links
- American Heart Association - Boston - Online website to learn about cardiovascular disease.
- The Flu: A Guide For Parents - Current information about influenza.
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Visit the Department of Public Health for a wealth of information about health and wellness!
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Credible online source for health information.
- Arboviruses in Massachusetts - Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus.
- Teen Health and Wellness Information - Get answers on issues effecting teens Offers trustworthy, up-to-the-minute health advice for parents and caregivers, along with interactive tools and personalized content.
- Healthy Children Website - Backed by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation Education Forums New England Chapter - A list of educational support meetings sponsored by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation New England Chapter.
- The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network - A trusted source of information, programs, and resources related to food allergy and anaphylaxis.
- The Children's Room - The Children's Room helps grieving children, teens and families to go on living fully.
- Disease and Illness Fact Sheets (MA EOHHS): - Information from the Massachusetts Department of Health regarding diseases and illnesses.
- Diabetes - A guide to managing Diabetes.
- Grieving Teen issues - Useful information on dealing with a loss, coping, and risk factors.
- Massachusetts Substance Abuse Hotline - Help line (1-800-327-5050) for teens and parents seeking information on substance abuse.
- Massachusetts Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs- Link to help parents and caregivers find treatment programs for teens with either alcohol or drug abuse by state, and facts about substance abuse.
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Help line (1-800-273-8255) for teens and parents seeking. Also click on link for additional Crisis Hotlines, general information on suicide prevention, and Massachusetts Suicide Prevention Programs.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Medical Forms
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OTC Yearly Med Form 2018-2019
Please complete yearly so so your son can receive Tylenol, Ibuprofen, etc. as needed while at school. Requires parent/guardian signature to give permission to the nurse to administer.
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Annual Physical Exam Form
Your health care provider may have a form that they use that is acceptable. Please utilize this form if needed.
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Certificate of Immunization
Most health care providers have an immunization list attached to your son's physical exam. Utilize this form if needed.
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Allergy Action Plan
Utilize this form if your son needs an EpiPen for an allergy. Please ensure that the form is signed by both the prescribing physican and parent/guardian.
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Asthma Action Plan
Will accept MD standard form. (Must be signed by both MD and parent/guardian)
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Physican's Orders for Medication
Please utilize this form if your son needs to take a prescribed medication while at school. Please ensure that the form is signed by both the prescribing physician and parent/guardian
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Pre-Participation Concussion Form - Athletics
This form must be submitted to the Athletic Director or School Nurse prior to the start of each athletic season during which a student plans to participate in an athletic activity
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Concussion Awareness Form - Athletics
This form must be completed and signed every year by both student and parent for all student participating in any athletic scrimmage, game or practice at St. John’s. Requires student and parent completion of online concussion course.
