Health Services

A child’s ability to learn is influenced by his health status. School nurses, with their specialized education and skills, provide the services necessary to maintain wellness and address the health-related needs of students. As a result of these services, the quality of education as well as the quality of life for students are enhanced.

The Clarkstown Central School District health services program is designed to promote this philosophy as well as to contribute to the goals of the total education program.

Registered Professional School Nurse:

• Gives emergency care.
• Provides mandated screenings for vision, color vision, hearing, and scoliosis.
• Identifies and follows-up health problems which may interfere with learning.
• Manages the prevention and control of contagious diseases.
• Coordinates referrals to community and school based agencies.
• Provides staff inservice/ staff development.
• Participates in disaster preparedness.
• Collaborates with school staff, parents, and health care providers.

General Information

• School Year New York State Immunization Requirements for School Entrance/Attendance
• NYS Requirements

  Health Screening (NYS Mandated Years) In accordance with the NYS Education Department requirements, school nurses conduct routine health screenings for students in specific grades.  

  • Vision and Hearing Screenings- Conducted for students in grades K,1,3,5,7,9, and 11.  

  • Scoliosis Screening-  Conducted for students in grades 5 and 7 (girls) and grade 9 (boys).  

These screenings are performed by the school nurses during the school year to ensure early identification of potential concerns and to meet NYS health mandates.  If a concern is identified during a screening, parents/guardians will be notified and referred for follow-up with a healthcare provider.   

• Clarkstown Celebrates - Celebrating the “Good Times” are an important piece of a student’s childhood. Our mission is to have fun celebrations while guiding students toward lifelong healthy habits. With health, safety and wellness
  in mind, here are the guidelines for celebrations during the school day: