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Senior Class Blood Drive
On
February 13, 2009
In The Small Gym
Contact Sarah Molese in the Health Office for an appointment.
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As part of a required school health examination, a student is weighed
and his/her height is measured. These numbers are used to figure out the
student's body mass index or "BMI". The BMI helps the doctor and/or
nurse know if the student's weight is in a health range or is too high
or too low. Recent changes to the New York State Education Law require
that BMI and weight status group be included as part of the student's
school health examination. A sample of school districts was selected to take part in a survey by the New York State Department of Health. Freeport Public School was selected to be part of the survey. Only summary information is sent. No names and no information about individual students are sent. However, you may choose to have your child's information excluded from this survey report. The information sent to the New York State Department of Health will help health officials develop programs that make it easier for children to be healthier. If you do not wish to have your child's weight status group information included as part of the Health Department's survey this year, please notify the school nurse at your child's school and their information will be eliminated from the survey. |