Physical Exams

Physical Exams/Health Screenings

Pennsylvania requires a complete physical examination upon entrance into school (kindergarten or first grade), and in grades six and eleven. Students new to Pennsylvania schools must have a physical exam if the student's record does not meet Pennsylvania requirements.

Parents are urged to take their children to their own physician for examinations to provide continuity of care. Your family physician is familiar with your child and is better able to detect any physical change, to follow through with needed care, and immunization boosters.

If desired, the school doctor can perform the needed physical examination. There is no fee for a school exam. If you would like your child to receive the exam from the school doctor, please complete and sign the health history information form.

Pennsylvania Mandated Screenings - 2008-2009 Schedule

Height and Weight- all grades each year

Vision – all grades each year

Hearing – grades kindergarten, one, two, three, seven, and eleven

Scoliosis – grade six and seven
Body Mass Index - all grades each year
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a screening tool used to assess underweight, overweight and the risk of overweight. BMI is calculated from body weight adjusted for height, age and gender. BMI in children is age and gender specific because body mass changes as children grow, and boys and girls differ in BMI as they mature. According to the new state guidelines, the purpose of the BMI is to:
- Monitor growth and development patterns of students.
- Identify students who may be at nutritional risk or who may have a common nutritional problem.
- Notify parents/guardians of screening results with a recommendation to share findings with the student's health care provider for further evaluation and intervention if necessary.

Working Papers

Working paper applications are available at the T/E School District Administration Building. The required physical exam may be performed at school at the convenience of the school doctor. There is no fee for this service, and arrangements can be made through the school nurse.

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