Physical+Requirements

**GRADE 6 STUDENTS **
The Brooklyn School requires a Health Assessment exam for all students __during their 6th grade school year and must be on file with the school nurse prior to entering the 7th grade.__ This exam must be on a Connecticut State blue form and include: A. Height B. Weight C. Blood Pressure D. HGB/HCT (blood test for anemia-iron deficiency) E. Postural Screening (curvature of the spine) F. Gross Dental G. Chronic Disease Assessment H. TB risk * Vision screenings are done in school for Grade 6


 * Health Assessments can be offered, free of charge, to families with financial need. Please contact the school principal in this regard. **

** IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO NOTE: **


 * 1) ===== **If your child is planning to participate in __any school sport__ during the upcoming school year, a physical is required in order to be eligible to participate in tryouts, practices, and games__.__** =====
 * 2) **__REMINDER:__ If you would like your child to receive acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin) during the up coming school year, then a written authorization form must be signed by you and your child's physician.**
 * 3) **ALL MEDICATIONS GIVEN AT SCHOOL MUST HAVE A PHYSICIAN'S SIGNATURE.**
 * 4) **If your child has a special health concern, remember to speak with the school nurse.**

Please call or email me at any time with questions


 * Attached is a copy of this Health Form- **




 * Attched is a copy of the Medication Form-**

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