School Physicals
Dear Parent/Guardian of an Incoming Seventh
Grader
In accordance with the Massachusetts State
Law [105 CMR 200.400-200.920], all school children
in grade 7 are required to undergo a physical
examination upon entrance to 7th grade. In order
to comply with health insurance coverage, an
acceptable physical would be from February 1,
2010 to February 28, 2011 (a one year period
of time). This may mean that you submit a copy
of immunizations in Sept. and a copy of a recent
physical some time later.
ALL STUDENTS ENTERING 7TH GRADE, REGARDLESS
OF PHYSICAL DATE, MUST SUBMIT VERIFICATION OF
A TETANUS BOOSTER, 2 DOSES OF VARICELLA VACCINE
AND MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE'S CURRENT
IMMUNIZATION LAWS AND REGULATIONS. IF VERIFICATION
OF THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER
24, 2010, YOUR CHILD WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO
ENTER SCHOOL. ANY NON-COMPLIANT STUDENT WILL
BE TURNED AWAY AT THE DOOR BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION.
PLEASE BE SURE TO DELIVER ANY DOCUMENTATION
TO NURSE'S OFFICE. I DO NOT RECEIVE COPIES OF
THOSE GIVEN TO SPORTS COACHES
This letter is provided to you, now, more than
6 months in advance, to allow adequate time
to ensure that your child will be able to enter
school in September, 2010.
Sincerely,
Pam Acheson, BSN RN NCRN
Belmonte Middle School Nurse
781.231.5052 x160
Geoff Bruno, Principal
Belmonte Middle School
781.231.5052 x150
