New York State Education Law also mandates that all new students, as well as children entering Grades K (who did not submit one for Pre K), and Grades 2,4,7, and 10 furnish proof of a recent physical exam (done within the past 12 months by a NY physician or a physician within a 50 mile radius). A recent physical exam form is also required for students in grades 6-12 who are playing on a FASNY team sport after school (the acceptable date is within 12 months of the start of the first practice for that sport).

Blank Physical Exam Form – click link to download. An American physician needs to complete and sign this form, or their own office form, and return it to the school nurse as soon as completed.

The New York State Education Department and The New York State Department of Health provides that internal medication should not routinely be administered in school. However, on occasion, children may receive medication during school hours if the following requirements are met:

1. Written and signed orders from the child’s physician are received
2. A written request from the parent/guardian is received
3. Medication is brought to the school nurse in the original pharmacy labeled bottle

These guidelines apply to ALL medications including over the counter medications such as Tylenol, Advil, and Motrin. All forms must be renewed annually.

*Students who require ANY medications on Field Trips must adhere to the same guidelines.*

Blank Medication Permission Form – click link to download. An American physician needs to complete and sign this form, and the parent must sign to give their permission for their child to receive the medication.

Blank Independent Carry and Use Form – click link to download. This form is to be completed, in addition to the Medication Permission Form, for students who can self- carry and self- administer their own emergency medications (such as inhalers, Epipens, insulin, glucagon, and diabetic supplies).

The French American School of New York recognizes that concussions and head injuries are commonly reported injuries in children and adolescents who participate in sports and recreational activities and can have serious consequences if not managed carefully. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury. Concussions occur when normal brain functioning is disrupted by a blow or jolt to the head. Recovery from a concussion will vary. Avoiding re-injury and over-exertion until fully recovered are the cornerstones of proper concussion management. Therefore, the School adopts the following policy to support the proper evaluation and management of head injuries:

While all FASNY staff will exercise reasonable care to protect students, head injuries will occur. Physical education teachers, coaches, nurses, and other appropriate staff will receive training to recognize the signs, symptoms, and behaviors associated with a concussion. Any student exhibiting those signs, symptoms, and behaviors while participating in a school sponsored class, extracurricular activity, interscholastic athletic event, or during recreation will be removed from the game or activity. The coach, school nurse, or division head will notify the student's parents or guardians and recommend the student be medically evaluated. A doctor's written diagnosis and treatment plan will be required upon return to school.

If a student sustains a concussion at a time other then when engaged in a school­ sponsored activity, the School expects the parent/legal guardian to report the condition to the campus nurse so that the School can support the appropriate management of the condition.

The student shall not return to school or activity until authorized to do so by an appropriate health care professional. The student will need to be re-evaluated by a doctor after symptoms resolve and the family will be required to provide the School with a written retun to activity order at that time. Any student who continues to have signs or symptoms upon return to activity must be removed from play and re-evaluated by a doctor.