Health Information & Resources

All required health forms must be completed and submitted through Magnus Health by Aug. 1, 2026.|

Students may not enroll, attend classes, participate in athletics, or take part in school activities until all required health forms have been completed, submitted, and reviewed by the Health Center.

All forms must be submitted through Magnus Health. The Health Center cannot accept paper copies or forms submitted by email.
An annual physical examination is required for all students and must be completed by a licensed medical provider.

A vision screening or eye examination is required for all students entering third form, in accordance with Rhode Island school health requirements.

Reports from primary care providers and specialists are valuable for continuity of care and should include relevant diagnoses, laboratory or imaging results, treatment plans, restrictions, recommendations for additional testing, and any physical therapy or rehabilitation plans.

Pertinent family history may be added in Magnus under “Additional Information.”

Students must meet Rhode Island Department of Health immunization requirements before attending classes or participating in athletics or school activities.

Immunization records must include the month, day, and year of each vaccine.

St. George’s School requires documentation of the following immunizations, in accordance with Rhode Island requirements:

• Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis vaccine series, including Tdap
• Polio vaccine series
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella vaccine series
• Hepatitis B vaccine series
• Varicella vaccine series or acceptable documentation of immunity/history of disease
• Meningococcal conjugate vaccine, including required booster dose for students entering twelfth grade/sixth form
• HPV vaccine series, in accordance with Rhode Island requirements and current ACIP guidance

COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended but is not currently required. St. George’s School reserves the right to revise this requirement if public health conditions change.

Seasonal influenza vaccination is strongly recommended. St. George’s typically offers a flu and COVID clinic each fall for the convenience of the school community.

Medical and religious exemptions must be submitted in writing in accordance with Rhode Island Department of Health requirements.

Students who are not compliant with required immunizations may be referred for immunization through the Health Center or another appropriate medical provider. Any associated costs may be charged to the student’s St. George’s account.

Tuberculosis Screening
Routine tuberculosis testing is not required for all students entering Rhode Island schools. St. George’s follows a targeted, risk-based screening approach consistent with Rhode Island Department of Health and CDC guidance.

TB screening and/or testing is required for students who meet risk-based criteria, including students who:

• Were born in, lived in, or spent extended time in a country with a higher prevalence of tuberculosis;
• Have had close contact with someone with active tuberculosis;
• Have had significant exposure to populations at increased risk for tuberculosis;
• Have worked or volunteered in congregate settings such as shelters, correctional facilities, long-term care facilities, or similar settings;
• Have a medical condition or treatment plan that increases risk, as determined by a licensed medical provider.

If TB testing is required, acceptable testing includes an IGRA blood test or a Mantoux tuberculin skin test. Multiple puncture tests, including TINE testing, are not acceptable.

If a TB test is positive, the student must provide documentation from a licensed medical provider confirming that the student has been evaluated and is not contagious. Documentation may include a chest X-ray report and any additional evaluation or treatment plan, as clinically indicated.

Students with a history of anaphylaxis or life-threatening allergy must have an Allergy Action Plan and medication authorization form completed by a licensed medical provider.

Students prescribed epinephrine for the treatment of anaphylaxis must return to school with two unexpired doses of epinephrine in the same prescribed delivery system. Acceptable delivery systems include, but are not limited to:

• Epinephrine auto-injectors (e.g., EpiPen, Auvi-Q)
• Intranasal epinephrine (e.g., Neffy)

If the required epinephrine is not brought to school, the Health Center may obtain the prescribed medication. Any associated costs or insurance co-pays may be charged to the student’s St. George’s account.

Students who are approved by their licensed medical provider and the Health Center to self-carry emergency epinephrine must have immediate access to their medication at all times. A second dose will be maintained in a Health Center-approved location in accordance with the student’s individualized allergy management plan.

Students prescribed inhalers must have an Asthma Action Plan completed by a licensed medical provider.

Students should bring one unexpired inhaler to school. If required inhalers are not brought to school, they may be ordered through the Health Center. Any associated cost or co-pay may be charged to the student’s St. George’s account.

All medications must be turned in to the Health Center upon arrival at St. George’s School.

This includes:

• Prescription medications
• Over-the-counter medications
• Vitamins
• Supplements
• Herbal products
• Peptides
• As-needed medications

Authorization is required for all prescription and non-prescription medications.

Prescription medication authorization forms must be completed and signed by a licensed medical provider. Non-prescription medication authorization forms must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian and approved by the Director of the Health Center.

All medications brought to school must be in the original container and must be reviewed by the Health Center. 

Matt’s local pharmacy can provide prescription medications in individually labeled blister packs. Prescriptions may be sent directly to Matt’s Local Pharmacy.

No medication may be kept in a student’s room unless specifically authorized by the Health Center.

With completion of the appropriate Parent Request to Allow Self-Administration of Medication form, and at the discretion of the Health Center, certain approved over-the-counter medications may be kept in a student’s room in small quantities.

Students must bring all approved over-the-counter medications to the Health Center in the original container for review and labeling before keeping them in their room.

All prescription medications must be stored and dispensed by the Health Center unless a specific exception is approved by the Director of Health Services.

Due to the potential for misuse, diversion, or unsafe handling, all Schedule II medications must be stored in the Health Center.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Ritalin
• Concerta
• Focalin
• Adderall
• Dexedrine
• Vyvanse
• Generic equivalents

Medication orders must be clear and specific. Imprecise orders such as “one or two tablets,” “two or three times daily,” or “as needed” without specific indications or parameters are not acceptable.

Failure to follow medication policies, conceal medications, or divert medications, will result in notification to the Student Life Office for review.

Students planning international travel are encouraged to consult their licensed medical provider or a travel medicine clinic well in advance of departure to review recommended immunizations, medications, and health precautions.

Return travel plans should allow sufficient time for rest, adjustment to time-zone changes, and return to classes as scheduled.

The St. George’s Health Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility designed to support the medical and wellness needs of our students. The facility includes eight overnight beds, three treatment rooms, and two private rooms that may be used for short-term rest, telehealth appointments with outside healthcare providers, or meetings with members of the Counseling Services team.

The Health Center is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. The Director of Health Services, a board-certified nurse practitioner, is available to evaluate and treat students on a walk-in basis and by scheduled appointment Monday through Friday during the academic year and is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Registered nurses provide on-site coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the school year.

The Health Center is further supported by a full-time administrative assistant available five days per week, a Health Center driver who provides weekday transportation to medical appointments and other health-related services, and a registered dietitian who offers nutritional assessment, counseling, and ongoing support to students as needed.

Working collaboratively with students, families, faculty, Counseling Services, athletic trainers, and outside healthcare providers, the Health Center is committed to delivering high-quality, student-centered care that promotes the health, well-being, and academic success of every student.

There is no charge for students to be evaluated or cared for in the Health Center.