• Injury, Surgery or Concussion

    If your child is returning to school with any:

    1. physical injury, 
    2. status post any surgery,
    3. any other issue that would physically limit a student to participate in any sports or education,

    then a doctor's note needs to be obtained and provided to your designated school nurse.

     

    It is the sole responsibility of the parent/guardian to notify the school nurse immediately of ANY physical injury or changes in a student's health status. 

     

    Excusal Notes from Parents

    Other things to be taken into consideration:

    • A parent may provide a written excusal from physical education for ONLY 1-2 days, after that a doctor's note is required
    • A doctor's note is required for the use of crutches in school
    • A doctor's note is required for casts, arm slings and use of any splints
    • A doctor's note is required for Return To Play (RTP) in sports after a suspected or diagnosed concussion [please view our Concussion info]

     

    A parent may provide a written excusal from physical education for ONLY 1-2 days, otherwise a doctor's note is required. 

     

    Physician Notes

    If you need to provide a doctor's note for a student's injury or status post surgery, please make sure it includes the following:

    • Nature of the injury,
    • any limitations or restriction(s),
    • the date(s) the student should be excused from any physical activity and/or limitations INCLUDING physical education and recess 

     

    All devices such as crutches, canes, walking boots, etc, require a doctor's order. 

     

    Should you have any questions or further concerns, please contact your designated School Nurse.
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  • Revised: 1/5/2025