Medical Director:

Mark Pisik, MD

Health Service Coordinator:

Beth Nagraj, RN

New York State Immunization Requirements for the 2023-2024 School Year

NYS Immunization Requirements Chart

• Onondaga County Health Department Immunization Clinic Information

John H. Mulroy Civic Center, Room 30 (Basement Level)

421 Montgomery Street

Syracuse, New York 13202

Phone 315-435-2000

For more information, please visit:

http://www.ongov.net/health/immunizationclinic.html

Health Examination - New York State Requirements for the 2023-2024 School Year

*Education Law requires all New York State public school students to have a health exam when they are a new student in a school district and when they enter Pre-K or Kindergarten, and grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11.   The examination must be completed by a New York State licensed physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner.  Physical exams are valid for the twelve months prior to the start of the school year.*

For more information, please visit:

NYS Required Health Exams and Health Screens

For students who do not have a current health examination on record in the health office, our Medical Director, Dr. Mark Pisik will complete physicals according to the dates below.  

HEALTH EXAMINATION DATES 2023-2024

WHS

Winter Physicals 11/01/2023

Spring Physicals 03/06/2024

Fall Physicals 05/15/2024

OHMS

Winter Physicals 10/11/2023

Spring Physicals 03/06/2024

Fall Physicals 05/22/2024

CRS

Physicals 01/31/2024

WPS

Physicals 01/31/2024

Dental Health Certificate

Parents/guardians are encouraged, but not required, to submit a completed certificate of dental examination form signed by their dentist or registered dental hygienist to the school. 

*Please refer to the Printable Forms Page for the Dental Health Certificate. 

**Please refer to Helpful Links Page for a list of NYS Dental Providers offering free or reduced care to students.

Health Screens: Vision, Hearing and Scoliosis

According to New York State,  health examinations and screenings are required for new students and at mandated grade levels. 

The required screenings are:

• Scoliosis screening for girls in grades 5 & 7 and boys in grades 9.

• Vision screening for distance, near vision & color perception required for new students to the school district; distance & near vision in grades Pre K or K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, and at any other time deemed necessary.

• Hearing screening to all students new to the school district and in grades Kindergarten, 1, 3, 5, 7, and 11, and at any other time deemed necessary. 

*The school nurse will contact a parent or guardian when there is a need for follow-up on screening results. 

Medication Policy

In order for a student to receive medication during the school day (prescription or non-prescription) please see below:

1. The Health Office needs a written medication order from the student’s health care provider, including medication name, dosage and time to be given. This order can be faxed or brought in with the medication.

2. Prescription medications must have a pharmacy label that displays the following:

   1.  Student name

   2. Name and phone number of pharmacy  

   3. Licensed provider's name  

   4. Date and number of refills  

   5. Name of medication/dosage  

   6. Frequency of administration  

   7. Route of administration and other directions

3. Over the counter (OTC) medications must be in the original manufacturer's container/package with the student’s name written on the container/package.

4. A parent or guardian must give written permission for the medication administration.

5. A parent or guardian must bring the medication into the Health Office. The students are not permitted to transport medications at any time.

 These directives are mandated by the New York State Education Department.