SPORTS PHYSICAL INFORMATION

January 30, 2003

Dear Parents/Guardians:

The State Department of Education has revised the physical policy. The following is quoted from the Student Health Services Guidelines, which can be found here.

"Each student medical examination must be conducted by a healthcare provider or advanced practice nurse chosen by the student's parent/guardian at the provider's facility (the student's "medical home"), and a full report of the examination - documented on an approved school district form, dated, and signed by the medical provider - must be presented to the school."

This essentially means that the high school can no longer provide physicals to prospective student-athletes. These individuals need to follow the guidelines above in order to receive clearance for participation.

Physicals need to be signed and stamped by the medical doctor. The physical can not be completed by a chiropractor.

The above change in code is being emphasized at this time in order to ensure that all student athletes have their physicals completed in plenty of time to participate in the spring season.

The physical and medical update forms will be available in the main office of VTHS and Glen Meadow during normal school hours. If I can provide you with any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached during the day at 973-764-2960, extension 2212.

Sincerely,

William Edelman, Athletic Director