Nurse

Nurse's Information

Ms. Melissa Martic

201-794-5555 ext 3624

mmartic@fairlawnschools.org

If your child is transferring to Lyncrest School, there are certain state requirements for entrance. Please download the following documents and submit them to the health office in the time period specified. Thank you.

Health Forms

Health Information Sheet - Please complete this information sheet about your child and return to the health office on their first day (remember to complete both pages.

Health Examination Form - Within thirty (30) days of entry every new student must have a current physical examination on file with the health office. The exam must have been completed within 1 year of the date of the first day your child attends a Fair Lawn school.

Immunization Form - If your child is transferring from another New Jersey school, complete immunization records must be provided upon or before entry to our school. If you are transferring from out of state or out of country, you have thirty (30) days to present these records to the nurse.

The New Jersey Administrative Code Citation 857-4.1 to 8:57-4.20 requires every student to be fully immunized unless she/he is exempted for medical or religious reasons. Proof of immunization is required. The following are the immunization requirements:

  • DTaP/DTP - minimum of 3 doses

  • Polio - minimum of 3 doses

  • MMR - 2 doses

  • Varicella - 1 dose (or proof of prior chicken pox disease)

  • Hep. B - 3 doses

  • Mantoux Test - 1 dose (NEW ENTRY FROM OUTSIDE USA)

Students transferring from or born in certain countries with a high incidence of tuberculosis as deemed by the state will be required to have a Mantoux (PPD) skin test for tuberculosis prior to entrance. You will be informed by the nurse if this test is necessary.

Your child may be excluded if the Health Examination & Immunization requirements are not met

If you have any concerns regarding your child’s health,

please feel free to call  201-794-5555 x3624 or email me at mmartic@fairlawnschools.org

Health Insurance

Does Your Child Need Health Insurance?


Your child might be eligible for low-cost or free health care coverage if:

  • child is a legal resident of US

  • household meets income requirements

  • child is 0-18 years of age

  • child currently resides in New Jersey

For more information on NJFAMILYCARE enrollment contact 1-800-701-0710 or visit www.njfamilycare.org to apply online.

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