BMI Parent Notification
(2009-2010 School Year)
As part of the 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 or nurse know
if the student's weight is in a healthy range or is too high or too low.
Recent changes in the New York State Education Law require that BMI and
weight status group be included as part of a student's school health
examination. A sample of districts will be selected to take part in a
survey by the New York State Department of Health. If our school is
selected to be part of the survey, we will be reporting to New York
State Department of Health information about our students' weight status
groups. 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, click on
the link below, print and sign the form and return to the form to:
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Wayland Elementary School
MaryLou McKelvey
2350 Route 63
Wayland, NY
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Cohocton Elementary School
Kim Bowers
Park Avenue
Cohocton, NY 14826
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Wayland Middle School
Nancy Smith
2350 Route 63
Wayland, NY
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Wayland High School
Deb Ludwig
2350 Route 63
Wayland, NY
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Body Mass Index Opt Out Form
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