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08/21/2018 04:30 PMHealth Information
Physical Exams
Students entering Kindergarten and grades 3, 6, and 10 are required to have a physical examination, meet proof of immunity requirements, and must submit a completed blue physical form. Students in grades 3, 6, and 10 have the entire school year to return their completed exam report. The completed exam report for Kindergarten students is to be returned to the school nurse before the first day of school. Kindergarten physicals performed 12 to 15 months prior to entry into Kindergarten are acceptable, provided all mandated information is complete and submitted on the blue State of Connecticut Health Assessment Record form.
Athletic Participation
A current physical examination form must be on file with the school nurse in order to participate. The examination expires 13 months from the date of the examination. When the physical expires, the student-athlete is ineligible to practice and/or compete. Student athletes and their parents are responsible for knowing the expiration date of their physical.
Medication in School
The State of Connecticut has set down very definitive regulations regarding administration of medication in schools. If it is necessary for your child to take medication, either prescription or over-the-counter, during school hours, these are the steps to follow to facilitate the procedure and to meet the state regulations:
1. The prescribing physician or dentist, licensed to practice in this or any other state, or advance practice registered nurse (APRN) or physician assistant (PA), must submit a written order for each medication. Forms for these orders are available from the school’s health office or download from a link on the district’s website www.guilford.k12.ct.us.
2. The parent/guardian must sign the written authorization for medication mentioned above, as well as for self-administration, when applicable.
3. The parent/guardian (or another adult) must deliver the medication directly to the nurse.
4. Medications must be brought to school, in the original over-the-counter container or the original pharmacy container, labeled with the name of the student, name of prescribing physician, date of original prescription, name and strength of medication, and directions for administering. No more than a 90-school-day supply of medication will be kept in school.
5. Medication orders must be renewed each school year.
6. Medication must accompany the medication order. Students who self-carry should have a back-up medication available in the Health Office.
Guilford Public Schools Non-Discrimination Statement
The Guilford Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries related to sex discrimination or harassment should be directed to Jason J. Beaudin, Title IX Coordinator and Assistant Superintendent, 701 New England Road, Guilford, CT 06437 or at 203-458-0001, ext. 6; inquiries related to disabilities should be directed to Virginia Brown, Director of Pupil Services, 701 New England Road, Guilford, CT 06437 or at 203-458-0001.
Communications
Guilford Public Schools website: www.guilfordschools.org
Visitors will find the following information at our website:
• GPS Mission and Vision
• Superintendent’s communications
• GPS Backpack – Current events and activities for students and families from area organizations
• News, videos, announcements
• Employment
• Board of Education information (school budget, policy manual, member contact information, meeting dates, minutes, agendas, reports and studies)
• Teaching and learning—curriculum, resources
• Calendars by school and district
• School departments—facilities, technology, pupil services, health services, athletics, mentoring, transportation
• Individual school websites
• Link to PowerSchool student information system
• District data—strategic school profiles, enrollments
• Forms and notifications
• Community Connection—links to town boards and organizations
• Dining services—lunch menus and My School Bucks
• District student handbook
• Safe School climate plan
• High-achieving students’ resources
• Staff contacts
SCHOOLMESSENGER Notification System
The district’s messaging system allows the schools to communicate informational and emergency announcements via email, phone, and text message to families and staff.
eCompass Electronic Newsletter
The school district’s electronic newsletter provides regular announcements and links for parents, staff, and students regarding events and information relevant to the GPS community. News and accomplishments are also announced via this outlet.
Our Direction
Superintendent Paul Freeman provides an electronic communication to parents, staff, and students to keep the GPS community informed on current issues and educational initiatives.
GCTV Channel 19
Current announcements and events are broadcast on Channel 19. Educational programming and Board of Education meetings are aired on this cable access television channel. Informational broadcasts pertaining to district initiatives and the education budget may also air on this channel.
The State of the Schools
This annual communication provides an opportunity for the public to learn about the state of the school system. Information in the presentation includes curriculum, budget, district goals, accomplishments, and other highlights. The report is available on the district website and in limited numbers of printed booklets.
Board of Education Meetings through January 2019
Regular meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. in the Guilford High School Media Center.
Tuesday, Sept. 11
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Monday, Nov. 12
Monday, Dec. 10
Monday, Jan. 14, 2019
Workshop meetings are held at 7:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 24 – A.W. Cox School
Monday, Oct. 22 – Baldwin Middle School
Monday, Nov. 26 – Guilford Lakes School
Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 – Adams Middle School
Open Houses & Student Orientations
Elementary schools: Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2 to 3 p.m.
Baldwin Middle School Orientation and Picnic for grade 5 and grade 6 students new to Guilford: Wednesday, Aug. 29 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Adams Middle School New Student Orientation: Friday, Aug. 24 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Guilford High School Freshmen and New Student Orientation: Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Back to School Nights
Elementary Schools: Thursday, Sept. 13
Baldwin Middle School, Grade 5: Monday, Sept. 24
Baldwin Middle School, Grade 6: Tuesday, Sept. 25
Adams Middle School, Grade 7: Wednesday, Sept. 26
Adams Middle School, Grade 8: Thursday, Sept. 27
Guilford High School: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018
Specific times for back to school nights and other details will be communicated directly from the schools in the fall.