9th Grade Students & Transfer Students:

NYS requires physicals for incoming freshmen and any new students transferring to St. Joe's. Click HERE for more details, and click below for the proper forms.

10th & 11th Grade Students:

NYS requires annual physicals and health history forms for 10th and 11th graders. Click below for the proper forms. 

12th Grade Students:

In addition to a yearly physical and health history form (proper forms below), NYS requires seniors to have two (2) doses of the meningitis vaccine before the start of the school year. This is a mandatory requirement to attend school. For details, click HERE.

NYS SCHOOL HEALTH EXAMINATION FORM 

HEALTH HISTORY FORM

Self Carry Form

All physicals must be sent directly to the Health Office. Do not submit physicals to teachers or coaches!

Questions or Concerns?  Contact Mrs. Joanne Cascio, RN, at nurse@sjci.com or at (716) 270-4128.

A current physical examination must be on file in the Health Office before a student may try out, practice, or participate in athletics. Physicals must be submitted on the required NYS School Health Examination Form.

NOTE: We cannot accept a "Visit Summary" from the pediatrician or the patient portal. 

Important Physical Dates

Your son's physical has to be dated WITHIN one year from the start date of the sports season - See below:

• Fall Sports Season - Physical MUST be dated on or after August 1 (within 12 months of the beginning of the sports season) to be valid.

• Winter Sports Season - Physical MUST be dated on or after November 1 (within 12 months of the beginning of the sports season) to be valid.

• Spring Sports Season - Physical MUST be dated on or after March 1 (within 12 months of the beginning of the sports season) to be valid.

Medication Requirements for Students with Health Conditions

• If your son has a chronic health condition such as diabetes, food allergies, asthma, migraine headaches, or another medical concern, he may need emergency medication available during the school day.
• Students may not carry or keep medication at school without proper documentation. If your son needs to self-carry emergency medication, a completed Self-Carry Form from his doctor is required. If medication will be kept in the Health Office, a doctor’s note and parent/guardian signature are required.

Physicals and forms can be submitted via:

• Email: nurse@sjci.com
• In-Person: Drop off a copy at the Main Office
• Mail: Send a copy to St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute, Attn: Health Office

If your son is injured during sports, gym class, or another activity:

• Submit a doctor's note to the Health Office as soon as possible.

• The note should outline any restrictions or accommodations, including participation in gym class, sports, use of crutches, elevator access, wheelchair use, or other recommendations from the physician.

• The Health Office will communicate these restrictions to physical education teachers and the athletic trainer.

When your son has recovered:

• Submit a final doctor's note indicating that he has been medically cleared to return to gym class and/or sports.

• Students may not return to participation until medical clearance has been received by the Health Office.

Doctor's notes may be submitted via:

• Email: nurse@sjci.com
• In-Person: Drop off a copy at the Main Office
• Mail: Send a copy to St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute, Attn: Health Office

When a student is absent, late or has an early dismissal, a parent/guardian must contact the school office by 8 am.  

• Parents should call the office each day that a student is absent.   
• Emails reporting student absences (sent to attendance@sjci.com) will only be accepted through verified parent/guardian email addresses.

When a student returns to school after an absence, he must bring a dated note signed by a parent/guardian stating both the date(s) and reason(s) for the absence.

• Parents must send an email from one of the parent/guardian email accounts on record with the main office to attendance@sjci.com, stating both the date(s) and reason(s) for the absence.
• Notes should be presented at the office before the homeroom period begins.  

For full absence procedures, including making up work, parent notes, and sports participation, see the Student-Parent Handbook.

Students should not have medications on them during the school day unless there is documentation for it in the Nurse's Office. 

If your son needs medication at school:

• A completed Medication Permission Form signed by the prescribing physician is required.
  • Parents/guardians must deliver all medications directly to the Health Office.
  • Students are responsible for reporting to the Health Office to take their medication.
  • Parents/guardians must pick up any unused medication at the end of the school year.

Self-Carry Medications: Students may carry and self-administer certain medications only if:

• A completed Self-Carry Medication Form is signed by the prescribing physician and parent/guardian.
• The student is capable of safely managing his own medication.

• Approved self-carry medications are not stored in the Health Office and must remain with the student or in his locker. 

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting the shot by the end of October to ensure protection through flu season.

Flu shots help protect you and others around you from getting the flu.  They reduce the risk of serious illness, including hospitalization. Flu shots are free or covered by insurance at most pharmacies.

Flu Notice from the Department of Health, 2026

Health screenings are conducted according to the New York State schedule.

Screenings are provided for:

• All students new to St. Joe’s
• All 11th grade students
• Students who need an evaluation by request or appointment

Screenings are typically completed in early spring. If your son does not pass a hearing or vision screening, you will be notified by phone and letter.

Please contact the Health Office if you have any concerns or would like your son evaluated.