The School Health Law requires Physical Examinations upon original entry into school, Kindergarten/or grade 1, and in grades 6 and 11.
Dental Examinations are required upon original entry, Kindergarten/or grade 1, and in grades 3 and 7. These examinations may be done by either the school physician or dentist at no expense to the parents, or by the family physician or dentist at the parent's expense. Your family physician will advise you about immunization. Private Physician/Dental Examination forms are available from the school nurse or by following the links below.
- Vision screening is provided each year to every child. Hearing screening is done for children in grades K, 1, 2, 3, 7, and 11. A referral is sent home if any test is failed.
- Growth screening is done annually and includes height, weight, BMI and BMI percentile. A cumulative health record is kept for each child throughout his/her school career.
- Scoliosis screening is done in 7th grade and for all 6th grade students who are not examined by a physician.
- Parents are notified of the screening results by way of an annual Health Report Card.
- Health care given in the school is limited to first aid for illness or injury until the parent can be reached to take the child home, to the doctor, or hospital for comprehensive care.
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