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Required Examinations and Screenings

State Mandated Medical Examinations and Screenings

Physical Exams

A medical examination is required for all students upon original entry to school (kindergarten or first grade), sixth grade, and eleventh grade. Parents are encouraged to have the physical done by their family physician because he/she is familiar with the student's medical history. Private physician reports are provided at the appropriate times or per parent request.

Pupils not examined by the family physician will be scheduled for examination by the school physician. Times for these examinations will be scheduled in advance and parents are welcome to be present during the examination.

Physical problems discovered or suspected by the examining physician or a private physician are reported to the parents. Fees incurred for examinations by private physicians are the responsibility of the student.

School physicians are provided for examination of candidates for athletic squads. According to school district policy, each pupil must have a physical examination by the school physician or a private physician for each sport in which he/she wishes to participate. This physical examination must be done before the student may attend practice. Fees incurred for examinations by private physicians are the responsibility of the athlete.

Dental Exams

A dental examination is required for all students upon original entry to school, in third grade and seventh grade. Parents are encouraged to have the physical done by their family dentist because he/she is familiar with the student's medical history. Private dental reports are provided at the appropriate times or per parent request.

Screenings

All students shall have their weight, height, and BMI calculated each year. In addition, a near and far vision examination will be performed.

In addition to these yearly screenings:

  • Kindergarten students will have a hearing test performed.

  • 1st grade students will have a hearing test, Plus Lens, and a Color Vision test performed.

  • 2nd grade students will have a hearing test and a depth perception test performed.

  • 3rd grade students will have a hearing test in addition to the yearly vision screening.

  • 7th grade students will have a hearing test and scoliosis screening performed. 

  • 9th grade students will have height, weight, near vision, and far vision screenings performed.

  • 10th grade students will have height, weight, near vision, and far vision screenings performed.

  • 11th grade students will have height, weight, near vision, far vision, and hearing screenings performed.

  • 12 grade students will have height, weight, near vision, and far vision screenings performed.

If any abnormal results are found, the parents will be contacted by a formal letter. If you should have a concern regarding your child's weight, vision, or hearing, do not hesitate to contact the nurse to discuss your concerns.