Health Services
Danvers High School Nurses
Note: School health services serve to supervise health status and inform parents of student needs, but are not a substitute for parental responsibility for medical care.
Mandated Screenings
State-mandated screenings are private and confidential. Screenings for vision, posture, and hearing help identify physical issues that may hinder student learning. If a student does not pass a screening, the school nurse will contact parents/guardians via email.
- Height, Weight, Vision & Hearing Screenings: Grade 10 (Semesters 1 & 2) — Conducted by DHS Nurses
- Postural Screening: Grade 9 (Semesters 1 & 2) — Conducted by DHS Nurses
- SBIRT Screening (Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral & Treatment): Grade 9 — Conducted by School Nurses, Guidance Counselors, and Social Workers
Casts, Crutches & Orthopedic Injuries
Check-In Required Upon Arrival
Students arriving at school using crutches, a cast, or an immobilizer must check in with the Health Office prior to reporting to class.
Medical documentation from the student’s healthcare provider is required. The documentation should outline:
- Injury or medical diagnosis
- Required accommodations or activity restrictions (including PE, athletics, and school activities)
- Elevator access recommendations, if medically necessary
Medication During the School Day
Please notify the Health Office if your student requires any prescription or non-prescription medication during school hours.
- All medications needed during the school day are stored and administered inside the Health Office.
- Students are not permitted to carry medication with them during the school day unless explicitly approved under school policy.