Physical Examinations and Screenings

Physical Examinations:   Students are required to have a physical examination upon entry into school .  All physical examinations must be current (within a year/365 days).  Subsequent medical examinations of students at least one time during each developmental stage at early childhood (pre-school through grade three), pre-adolescence (grades four through six) and adolescence (grade seven) are recommended.

Screenings:  Each year, the School Nurse screens every student.  This screening includes height, weight and blood pressure.  Vision screenings are performed every other year, hearing is performed from  pre-school through grade three and then in grade seven.  If a student has difficulty with the initial screening, the student will be re-evaluated and, if there is a  problem after the second screening, a referral will be sent home requesting an examination and evaluation by your physician.  If, at any time, you suspect a problem with your child’s hearing or vision, please contact the health office, I will test them.

Scoliosis screening is performed on students in grades 5 and 7.  If you would not like to have your child screened, please put this request in writing to me.