Dental and Physical Exams (+ w/drop down to view dental and physical exam information)
Dental Exams
We recommend having your child see your own private dentist every 6 months. Dental forms are required by the Pennsylvania School Code for school entry Kindergarten (K) and grade one (1) and grades three (3) and seven (7). Please submit the completed dental form (hyperlink to dental form) to your school nurse.
Physical Exams
Physicals are required by the Pennsylvania School Code for school entry at Kindergarten and/or grade one (1) and at grades (six) 6 and eleven (11). When that is not possible, physical exams can be scheduled with the school physician. Information about this option will be provided by your school nurse if they have not received your physical form (hyperlink to physical form).
PA Mandated Health Screenings (+ w/drop down to view health screening information)
Pennsylvania state law mandates specific health screenings for students. IN order to comply with the state's mandated health program, your school nurse will assess the following on an annual basis:
Growth Screening: Height and weight are recorded annually for each student.
Vision Screening: vision screening, both for near and far vision, is completed annually for all students. Color and depth perception are assessed in grades 1 and 2.
Hearing Screening: Hearing screenings are done annually for those students in kindergarten and in grades 1, 2, 3, 7 and 11.
Scoliosis Screening: Scoliosis screening, a mandated screening for spinal curvature, are done in grades 6 and 7.
BMI (Body Mass Index): BMI is a screening tool used to assess children at risk for being underweight or overweight. BMI is calculated based upon body weight, height, age and gender data. BMI in children is age-specific and gender-specific. Your child is not given this information at any time. This medical record is kept confidential. If at any time you would like this information, please reach out to your school nurse.
Parents will be notified if their child's health screenings reveal any concerns or abnormalities. In these instances, your school nurses will provide a referral for you to follow up.
