Please refer to the chart below to see which health screenings will be performed throughout the school year.

Please submit at least two emergency phone numbers  who live within 10 to 15 minutes of the school on your child’s registration form in the event that you are not available to come pick your child up if they are ill.  It is important to keep the school informed of any changes in emergency contact numbers to ensure you can be reached.

Please add the school's main number to your contacts 856-869-7750.  This will avoid having "unknown number" come up on your phone.  

If your child requires an inhaler or nebulizer medication to be kept at school, please have your child's doctor fill out the Asthma Action Plan Form

**Please make sure the parent/legal guardian signs the form in order to give consent to administer the medication.**

If your child has permission from their doctor to SELF-CARRY their inhaler; please be sure they have it with them at all times times

I strive to keep all of our students safe while at school and allergies are taken very seriously.  Please take time to review the following form if your child has a life threatening allergy.

Please have your child's doctor complete the order form below for an epinephrine auto-injector (Epi-Pen) for use in the event of anaphylaxis. Also have them include the dosage of Benedryl if they would like your child to receive that as well. Please make sure the parent/legal guardian signs the form in order to give consent to administer the medication. *your doctor may give permission for your child to self-carry their medication.  Please be sure that they indicate on the form if this permission is granted*

FARE PLAN (PDF)

It is important that I am aware of any health changes or chronic conditions  that pertain to your child so that I may treat and care for them safely and effectively.  Please notify me of any new illnesses, injuries, or treatments.

If medication MUST be given to your child during school hours, the requirements are as follows:

• Medication MUST be brought in by an adult
• Medication must be in properly labeled, original bottles
• A doctor's note/order AND parental consent must be given to the nurse

Please have your child's doctor fill out the form below.  Please make sure the parent or legal guardian signs in order to give consent for the medication administration.  

School medication Form

Please note: This form MUST be filled out annually.  The orders are good for current school year only.

Please see the District's Medication Policy:

Administration of Medication Policy #5330

OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION FORMS

Please click the button below to download and print the HT Parent Permission form for OTC medication administration.  Nurses are permitted to administer TWO doses of OTC medication to students with a signed form on file.  Only hard copies will be accepted.  No emailed or verbal permission will be accepted.  This permission is good for one school year and must be updated each year.  If your child requires more than two doses per week, or a non-standard dose of medication, you will need to hand in signed doctors orders for school medication administration.  Below you will find printable permission forms for Tylenol/Ibuprofen and TUMS administration.  Your child must have a signed permission form on file for the current school year in order to receive any medication in school. 

OTCpermissionform.pdfOTC MEDICATION FORM

TUMS2024_2025PRNMedicationOrder.pdf

Dear 6th Grade Parents,

Please read the following carefully for VERY IMPORTANT information regarding vaccinations required for all incoming 6th graders. We understand that there may be many variables in place when it comes to immunization schedules and obtaining records.  The FAQ will answer all questions you may have and contains information regarding how to get vaccines free of charge or without affecting your annual well-visit schedule. 

Please be advised that The New Jersey Department of Health requires that all 11-year-old students entering 6th grade receive the TDap and Menactra vaccines.  Please send in documentation of your child's vaccines so that we can keep our records accurate and remain in compliance with the NJDOH . If your child is not yet 11 by the first day of school, proof of vaccination within two weeks of their eleventh birthday is required. Thank you for your help in this matter and as always, please reach out if you have any questions.

**Please do not email your child's vaccine records, hard copies are required**

**In accordance with the law set forth by the NJDOH, any eligible student not in compliance with 6th grade vaccines will be excluded from school until vaccines are obtained and documentation is provided to the school.**

More detailed information about this policy was sent home to each 5th grade family in January  

Please refer to the NJDOH website for further information regarding required vaccines for all NJ Public School Students

www.NJDOH.gov

What vaccinations are required for all incoming 6th graders in NJ?

• TDap and Menactra (Tetanus Booster and Meningitis)

What if my child is not yet 11 years old when school starts?

• If your child is not yet 11, you must provide proof of vaccination to the school within 2 weeks of their 11th birthday

What if I have a religious or medical exemption?

• You may provide written documentation to the school expressing religious exemption for vaccination. If your child has a documented medical exemption, please provide a letter from your physician stating the exemption.

What if my child's well-visit isn't scheduled until after school starts?

• You may make a "vaccine only" appointment with your provider.  Some practices call this a "nurse visit".  It will not affect your yearly well visit coverage with your health insurance

What if I do not have insurance or an established medical provider for my child?

• Camden County provides vaccination services free of charge for those who are uninsured. You must make an appointment in advance by calling 856-225-5128 for the Camden location or 856-931-2700 for the Bellmawr Location. Some retail drug stores also provide these vaccines.  Check websites for local stores for information

What will happen if my child does not have vaccines on file when the State audits RMS?

• The state of NJ will require that your child be excluded from school until documentation of vaccination is received. The state may come to audit our school at any time within the first 30 days of school beginning. 

When will I be notified of this vaccination policy?

• Informational letters go home with each 5th grade student in January so that ample time is provided for appointments and arrangements to be made. It is our goal to be in full compliance with the law so that none of our students are excluded at RMS. This website is available for reference and reminder emails will be sent home.  Information will be presented in person to parents at 6th grade orientation as well.

What is the deadline for providing proof of vaccination to the school?

• The law states that students should provide proof of vaccination or proof of appointment for vaccination by the first day of school. The only exceptions to this are those with documented religious or medical exemptions and those who are not yet 11 years old on the first day of school.  If your child is 11 years old, they may receive vaccines at a vaccine only appointment with your provider and this will not affect your yearly insurance coverage for well-visits. If you are attending HT schools for the first time and are coming from another state or country, the state provides a 30 day grace period to show proof of vaccination.

Can I send in a screenshot of my child's vaccine records?

• No. Please provide hard copies of vaccine records.  Digital copies don't always print out in a legible way and it's important that we be able to see the dates of vaccine clearly.  These records remain in your child's medical file throughout their school career. You may drop them off at any time to the RMS main office.  Staff is available throughout the summer during normal school hours. 
• **PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR VACCINE RECORDS TO YOUR 5TH GRADE NURSE.  PLEASE SEND THEM DIRECTLY TO RMS**

Sports Physical Policy

Each student athlete who wishes to participate on a middle school athletic team or non-competitive club must have a physical exam within 365 days prior to the first day of practice.  Sport Physicals are only valid for one year from the date of examination by a phyician. 

 Sport Physicals must be recorded on New Jersey Department of Education approved physical forms. NO OTHER PHYSICAL FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. 

• Submit all completed Sport Physicals to the  School Nurse. Completed packets may also be placed in the nurse's mailbox located in the Main Office at any time. Hard Copies are the only form of documentation that will be accepted.  Please do not email or scan/screenshot your physical paperwork

No student will be allowed to practice or participate in any sport without a current, valid physical exam on file in the RMS Health Office. Paper work packets are always available during the summer months in the Main Office and throughout the school year in the RMS Nurse's Office or may be downloaded from the district web site.  

PRINTABLE Sports Physical Forms 

Haddon Township’s School Doctor, Dr. David Gealt, DO, must review and approve every sports physical submitted to the Nurse. Please be sure your child’s doctor has completed and signed all portions of the physical examination and a parent/guardian has thoroughly completed the health history portion in order to avoid any delays. 

Please click the button below to download and print the required Sports Physical Forms to bring to your doctor.  **PLEASE REQUEST A COPY OF YOUR VISIT SUMMARY AND ATTACH TO YOUR SPORTS PHYSICAL TO BE RETURNED TO NURSE**

PhysicalForm.pdf

FAQ: Sports Physicals
 

What Sports Require a Sports Physical at RMS?

All sport-related teams and clubs require a valid, up to date sports physical to be filled out and handed in to the nurse prior to participation. 

• Field Hockey

• Soccer

• Cross Country

• Wrestling

• Basketball

• Spring Track

• Broomball

• Bowling Club

• Tennis Club (“court club")

• Volleyball Club

Where Can I Find the Sports Physical Paperwork:

Printable copies are on Mrs. Martin’s website as well as the District Website under “Departments>Athletics”Hard Copies can be picked up in Mrs. Martin’s office during the school day

How Often Do I Need To Hand In A Sports Physical?

Sports Physicals are valid for ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF EXAM BY PHYSICIAN.  Your doctor will note the date of last exam on the form.  365 days from that date, your physical will expire.  Ex: Date of Exam 9/11/23, Date of Expiration 9/11/24.

Will My Child Be Permitted To Practice or Participate If They Do Not Have a Valid Physical on File?

No, only students with valid sports physicals on file will be permitted to participate. Your child will be allowed to attend practices to observe but will not be permitted to participate until a completed sports physical is on file with the nurse. 

*It is the student's responsibility to check with the nurse to find out if they need to turn in any paperwork prior to the start of the sport season*

Can I Hand In A Print out of My Child’s Annual Check From Their Doctor?

No, Sports Physicals must be filled out on the provided forms and returned to school 

Can I Scan/Email My Forms to Mrs. Martin?

No, please send in hard copies/originals to Mrs. Martin so that they may be forwarded to our district physician for signature and approval.  They will then be kept in your child’s medical file at school.  Scanned/Faxed or  screen-shotted copies are often not legible and do not print out correctly.  

What If My Child's Well Visit Can't be Scheduled Until AFTER the Sport Season Starts?

You may take the Sports Physical Forms to any Urgent Care and receive a Sports Physical which will not affect your annual well-visit schedule with your healthcare provider

How long does it take to get a sports physical done?

Doctor's offices can take 7-10 days to return a completed sports physical.  It is important that you give enough time for the forms to be completed by your doctor and returned to school so that your child does not miss the start of their sport or club.

**PLEASE ASK FOR A COPY OF YOUR VISIT SUMMARY AND ATTACH TO YOUR SPORTS PHYSICAL. DOCTOR'S OFFICES ARE NOW ONLY GIVING THE CLEARANCE SHEET TO PARENTS. PLEASE REQUEST A COPY OF THE VISIT SUMMARY AND ATTACH TO YOUR PHYSICAL. YOU ARE ENTITLED TO A COPY OF YOUR CHILD'S MEDICAL RECORDS**

Impact Testing (pre-concussion assessment) is required for ALL student athletes. It is not required for students partaking in our extracurricular club teams (broomball, volleyball, tennis, bowling)  Once taken, the test results are good for two years. If taken for the fall season, there is no need to re-test for the winter or spring seasons.

Visit the site below to complete the test:

http://www.impacttestonline.com/schools/

INSTRUCTIONS

Go to New Jersey and click "Launch Baseline Test"   
Enter Code B18C2A9A36 which is the code for Haddon Twp HS
Make sure to turn off pop-up blockers or it won't work!

Impact results are available to the nurse via the Impact website.  You do not need to print the completion certificate
 

Dental Service Resources 

General Dentistry and Oral Care:

• CamCare Dental-  Comprehensive Pediatric Dental Care for families who are uninsured or under-insured

• Rowan Dental Hygiene   Clinic - Low cost dental cleanings done at Rowan University’s Dental Hygiene Clinic

• Dentistry for Special People- Pediatric Dental Practice Specializing in patients with special needs

• Pediatric Dental Associates- Pediatric and Adolescent Dental Practice

• Holdbrook Pediatric Dental-Pediatric Dental Services and Oral Surgery for patients with special needs

• Haddon Family Dentistry-  Local Family Dental Services

 Endodontics- Tooth Extraction and Dental Implants:

• Pediatric Endodontist- Endodontic services for pediatric and adolescent patients

Orthodontics- Braces and Retainers:

• Batastini Orthodontics- Local Orthodontist Practice- Cherry Hill

• Amy James Orthodontics- Local Orthodontist Practice- Haddonfield

Oral Surgery: 

• CHOP Dental Services- Comprehensive Dental and Oral Surgery Provider through CHOP

• Pediatric Oral Surgery and Family Dentistry- Oral Surgery services for pediatric and adolescent population

General Vision Care: Retail Stores

• Perform optometry exams, prescription glasses and possibly contacts, takes many insurances 

• Visionworks Doctors of Optometry - Park East Plaza, Cherry Hill, NJ  (856) 662-2740

• America’s Best - Haddonfield Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ     (856) 382-0903  Audubon Crossings, Audubon, NJ       (856) 672-3326

• LensCrafters - 2000 Rt. 38, Cherry Hill, NJ (856) 665-5885

General Vision Care: Private/Group

• Perform optometry and ophthalmology exams, prescription glasses and contacts, takes some insurance

• Kresloff Eye Associates - 1055 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ               (856) 854-4242

• Advocare Schnall Pediatric Ophthalmology - Voorhees office, 1000 White Horse Road, Voorhees NJ        (856) 772-9090 

• South Jersey Eye Physicians - Lenola Road, Moorestown, NJ                (856) 234-0222

• Eye Associates- South Jersey Medical Center, Cherry Hill, NJ                (856) 428-5797

• Regional Eye Associates - Rt. 70 W., Cherry Hill, NJ     (856) 795-8787

General and Advanced Vision Care: 

• Perform optometry and ophthalmology exams, prescription glasses and contacts, advanced vision care, takes most insurance

• CHOP Division of Ophthalmology- Comprehensive Vision Provider through CHOP 3500 Civic Ctr Blvd., Philadelphia, PA    (215) 590-2791

• Cooper Pediatric Care at Camden Ophthalmology - Sheridan Pavillion, 3 Cooper Plaza, Camden, NJ  (856) 342-2001 

Emergent Vision/Eye Care: 

• Emergency Care:  takes most insurance

• Wills Eye Emergency - Vision/Eye Emergency Room - Walnut St. Philadelphia   (215) 503-8080

If you need assistance in getting insurance, immunizations, or physical examinations, please see the resources below:

Immunizations

Please call for appointment in Bellmawr (856) 931-2700 or Camden (856) 225-5128

Health Centers

Bellmawr Regional Health Center

35 E. Browning Road

Bellmawr, NJ 08031

856-931-2700

Board of Social Services Building

600 Market Street, Basement B-55

Camden, NJ 08102

856-756-2266

Family Practice Centers 

Bergen Landing Health Center
856-757-1770
West & Clinton Streets, Camden, NJ 08102
Hours: 8:30 am – Noon; 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday

CamCare North
856-757-9180
6th & Erie Streets, Camden, NJ 08102
Hours: 8:30 am – Noon; 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday

CamCare East
856-635-0203
2610 Federal Street, Camden, NJ 08105
Hours: 8:30 am-Noon; 1:00 pm 4:30 pm Monday – Friday

Osborne Family Health Center 

                                                                          1601 Haddon Ave, Camden, NJ                                                                              

856-757-3700

Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey
856-541-6985
35 Church Street, Camden, NJ 08105 (outpatient Services)
Branch Office
856-365-7393
2700 Westfield Avenue, Camden
(Employment/training and prevention Educations Services)
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
Evening hours are scheduled as needed.

Services:
Provides comprehensive bi-lingual and bi-cultural treatment and prevention services in the areas of mental health, drug/alcohol, geriatric, employment (job counseling/placement), GED, Spanish literacy. ELS, HOME health training, Computerized Medical Assistance Training, parenting/life skills training, case management services and HIV/AIDS Community Programs through the following interconnected units: Family Counseling and La Esperanza (outpatient Services), Hispanic Senior Citizen Services (geriatric services), Hispanic Women Resource Center (employment and training services) and Health Education and Prevention Services.

Other resources include:

NJ Family Care 1-800-701-0710  or www.njfamilycare.org

Camden County Health department  www.camdencounty.com

 GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH/THERAPY RESOURCES

• Care Solace- Haddon Twp - Assistance with finding mental health providers 

• CHOP Behavioral Health-Behavioral health providers through Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

CRISIS RESOURCES:

• Camden County Mental Health/Crisis Information-Resources for residents of Camden County

• Jefferson Crisis Services-Cherry Hill-Inpatient  Mental Health and Crisis services in Cherry Hill 

INPATIENT CARE:

• Hampton  Mental Health -Inpatient Services for Adolescents and Adults

• Princeton House Mental Health - Penn Medicine-Inpatient Services for Children, Adolescents and Adults 

EATING DISORDER CARE:

• Eating Disorder Services- CHOP- Eating Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment through Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia