The district’s School Health Services program supports your student’s academic success by promoting health in the school setting. One way that we provide care for your student is by performing the health screenings as mandated by the State of New York.
During this school year, the following screenings will be required or completed at school:
Vision
Distance and near vision acuity for all newly entering students and students in Pre-kindergarten or Kindergarten and in Grades 1, 3, 5, 7 and 11
Color perception screening for Kindergarten and all newly entering students
Hearing
Hearing screening for all newly entering students and students in Pre-kindergarten or Kindergarten, and Grades 1, 3, 5, 7 and 11
Scoliosis
Scoliosis (spinal curvature) screening for all female students in Grades 5 and 7 and for all male students in Grade 9
Health Appraisals
A physical examination including Body Mass Index and Weight Status Category Information is required for all newly entering students and students in Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten and Grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. and 11
A physical examination will be given at school if this information is not received.
Dental Certificates
A dental certificate is requested for all newly entering students and students in Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten and Grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11
A letter will be sent home if there are any findings on the screening done at school that would cause concern or need medical follow-up. Please call the school’s Health Office if you have any questions or concerns.