In addition to coordinating state-mandated physical and dental exams for students in select grades, school nurses conduct the other state-mandated health screenings that are below. Results from these screenings can be found in Skyward. Please click HERE for directions on how to view these results. 

Height, Weight and BMI: All students are measured for height and weight as part of the school health growth screening program. A Body Mass Index (BMI) for age percentile is also calculated, which is used as a guideline to help assess whether a student might be overweight or underweight. 

Vision: All students receive a vision screening every year. If a student does not pass the screening, a referral form will be sent home. Please have the form completed by an eye care specialist and return it to the student's school nurse within 30 days. This is only a screening and should not take the place of a complete vision exam.

Hearing: Screening is done on all students in grades K-3 as well as students in grade 7 and 11. If a student does not pass the screening, a referral form will be sent home. Please have the form completed by a hearing specialist within 30 days and return it to the student's school nurse. This is only a screening and should not take the place of a complete hearing exam.

Scoliosis: Screening is done on students in grades 6 and 7. If a student does not pass the screening, a referral form will be sent home. Please have the form completed by the student's health care provider and return to the school nurse.

PA Required Exams By Grade

PHYSICAL EXAMS:
Exams must occur between the second day of school of the previous school year and no later than last day of school in the following grades:

Kindergarten
6th Grade
11th Grade

DENTAL EXAMS:
Exams must occur between the second day of school of the previous school year and no later than last day of school in the following grades:

Kindergarten
3rd Grade
7th Grade

The District can provide these exams to your child at no cost. Please contact your school nurse to arrange an exam in the winter/spring of your child's school year. However, we suggest having your child's physician or dentist conduct these exams since he/she knows your child best. If you would like your child's physician or dentist to examine your child, please complete these forms by clicking the appropriate button above to download the for your medical provider.