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UXBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Students transferring to UHS must have all immunizations up-to-date including a recent physical exam (within one year) before they can be admitted. Sports physicals should ideally cover the athlete through all seasons.

Orange card approval is required prior to try outs.

Seniors: Be sure to have a copy of your updated medical information for college admission.

Sophomore vision and hearing is evaluated each spring.

Please contact Sue Belsito @ 508-278-2056 or by email at sbelsito@uxbridge.k12.ma.us  with any questions.



WHITIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Students who will enter Grade 7 in the fall 2009 must fulfill certain health requirements. According to Massachusetts State Law all grade 7 students must have the following information in their health record:
* Recent physical exam
* Tetanus booster
* Varicella vaccine or proof of chicken pox disease

Please note: Students who wish to participate in a Whitin Middle School sport will need an updated physical exam before the first tryout. Contact Mrs. Donahue @ 508-278-6361 or by email at jdonahue@uxbrdige.k12.ma.us   if you have any questions.

Scoliosis screening for all students will take place in April.


EARL D. TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

All fourth grade students are required to have a physical exam by their physician before entering fifth grade. Please contact Mrs.Donatelli @ 508-278-8647 or by email at sdonatelli@uxbridge.k12.ma.us  if you have any questions.

Vision and hearing screening for all grades will be held during April and May.

SWISH Fluoride Mouth Rinse Program is available for all students in grades 1-4 and dispensed weekly. Parental permission is required.




UXBRIDGE EARLY LEARNING CENTER

All students starting kindergarten in the fall 2009 must have updated immunizations and a recent physical. Any student with incomplete records will not be allowed to start until records are complete. If your child has an appointment for a physical later in the school year, pleases contact the office with that information. Contact Mrs. DeLang @ 508 234-9164 if you have any questions.

Kindergarten vision & hearing screening will take place in March for all students.