Health Screenings

Hearing Screening
Hearing tests are performed annually by school health staff on children in Kindergarten through 3rd, 7th and 11th grades. Children with previous hearing problems in other grades will also be screened. Classroom teachers may refer children for hearing tests.

Vision Screening
The school health staff administers vision screenings to all students annually and any screening failure is reported to parents.

Scoliosis
The school nurse will screen 7th grade students for scoliosis. The parent/guardian will be notified if a referral is necessary. If the parent/guardian chooses to not have their student screened, written documentation from the parent is required.

Physical Examinations
The Pennsylvania school health law requires physical exams for children upon original entry into a Pennsylvania school, 6th grade and 11th grade. These grades were selected because they represent critical periods of growth and development. Parents may wish to have their family physician examine the child and complete the required forms or have the child examined by the school doctor.
*Click here for the Pennsylvania State Private Physical Form.
*Click here for the School Physical Parental Permission Form.

Dental Examinations
The Pennsylvania school health law requires dental exams for children upon original entry into a Pennsylvania school, 3rd grade, and 7th grade. Parents may choose whether to have their child examined by the school dentist or family dentist and complete the required forms.
Parental permission will be obtained for a school dental exam. The dentist only does a screening, a referral is sent if the child needs dental care. The school dentist does not provide dental repair.
*Click here for the Pennsylvania State Private Dental Form.
*Click here for School Dental Screening Parental Permission Form.

Height/Weight/BMI (Body Mass Index)
Pennsylvania state requirements mandate all school students be screened yearly for height, weight, and BMI (Body Mass Index).
Those students who fall outside the state parameters will be encouraged to contact their family physician for a follow up evaluation.