Physical Examinations
Students entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, grade 6 and grade 10 are required to have a complete physical examination performed by a licensed physician (MD or DO), Physician’s Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN).
All students entering the district from another state or country, as well as those entering from private schools outside of Milford, must have a physical examination performed within one year of entering the Milford Public Schools.
The physical exam must be documented on the State of CT Physical Exam form (HAR-3), commonly referred to as “the blue form”. This form can be downloaded by clicking on the School Health Downloadable Forms link.
Immunizations 
All entering students must provide documentation of immunizations that are required by the State of Connecticut. A current list of required immunizations can be found on this website by clicking the School Health Downloadable Forms link.
Your primary care provider or clinic may administer immunizations. The Milford Health Department also offers an Immunization Clinic on the second Tuesday of every month from 2:30 PM-4:30 PM. All required childhood immunizations are available and no appointment is necessary.
Medication Administration 
All students who require medication (prescription or over-the-counter) to be administered at school must have a completed Medication Authorization Form signed by their primary care provider and parent/guardian. Medications must be supplied in their original labeled container. A 45-day supply of medication is the maximum amount that the school nurse can accept at one time; refills can be delivered to the school nurse as needed.
Students who have parental, physician and school nurse permission to self administer their medication(s), such as Epi Pen injectors or inhalers, are also required to submit a medication authorization form every school year.
Medications are to be picked up by the parent by the last day of school in June or they will be destroyed.
Please visit the Milford Board of Education website (www.milforded.org) for a complete and current reference of the Medication Policy for Students.
Sports Physicals 
Sports physicals must be submitted to the school nurse every 12 months. The sports physical differs from the routine physical, as the medical provider performs a more extensive assessment of the musculoskeletal system and also evaluates for prior injuries such as concussions, soft tissue injuries and broken bones.
The sports physical can be performed by your primary care provider. The sports physical form must be completed by the parent/guardian, the student athlete and the primary care provider and be submitted to the school nurses BEFORE the student is allowed to practice or play.
It is the student’s responsibility to maintain a current sports physical on file with the school nurse. A lapse in providing a current physical will result in suspension from participation according to CIAC rules.
 ScreeningsThe following State mandated health screenings are performed every school year in the following grades. Please keep in mind that they are screening exams and are not meant to take the place of professional vision, hearing and other medical evaluations.
Vision Screening: All students in grades K - 6 and 9
Hearing Screening: All students in grades K – 3, 5, and 8
Postural Screening: All students in grades 5 - 9
Height & Weight & BMI: All students in grades K-12
Although screenings are conducted annually in specific grades, they can also be performed on request for any child if a parent, teacher or nurse has a concern about the students ability to see, hear or perform in school.
Oral Health Services 
Registered Dental Hygienists provide oral screenings, cleaning and prophylaxis, sealants and oral health education for students in grade 1-5 with parental permission. They also provide oral screening for Kindergarten children. All services are delivered in the school setting to minimize the loss of classroom learning time. The service is designed to compliment the student’s current dental care and is not intended to replace regular dental checkups and treatment.
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