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Mandated Health Screenings/Physicals/Dentals

 

State Mandated Health Services

  • PHYSICAL EXAM: Every student is required to turn in a physical examination form from either their private doctor or the school doctor in 11th grade.  If you choose to have the school doctor see your child for their required exam, it will be at no cost to you. Please reach out to the school nurse if you would like your child to receive a school physical.
  • DENTAL EXAM: Every student is required to turn in proof of a dental exam in 7th grade.  If the school has not received this form by the time your child is in high school, the school nurse will reach out to you. 
  • BMI Screening:   Every student will have their BMI measurement calculated yearly.  This is completed by obtaining a student's height and weight.  BMI screenings are done confidentially and your child's weight is never shared with anyone other than you (the parent). 

     
  • VISION Screening:  Every student will receive a standard vision test every year.  This test is performed using a vision screening tool that assesses near and far vision.  A referral for a follow up eye exam with an eye doctor will be sent home if your child fails the screening.  Please remember if your child fails a screening it does not necessarily mean they need glasses. However, vision issues can affect a student's ability to learn and are most easily corrected at a young age, so it is important a failed vision screen be followed up on by an eye physician.

     
  • HEARING Screening: Students in 11th grade will receive a hearing screening test. Hearing loss in children can affect their ability to process information being taught in the classroom.  If your child fails 2 separate hearing screening tests, a referral will be sent home for a physician or hearing specialist to evaluate your child.   

 


**If you DO NOT wish for your student to receive the yearly screenings,

please contact the school nurse.**