The school nurse's office will complete the state-mandated health screenings as a part of the Pennsylvania School Health Services Program for your child. A referral for further evaluation will be sent home to parents/guardians of students in need. All parents/guardians are welcome to request the results of these yearly screenings by contacting the school nurse.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Code mandates the following screenings:
Height, Weight, BMI, and BMI %: Yearly
Hearing: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 7th grade
Vision Acuity: (Near and Far): Yearly
Color Vision, Stereo Depth, and Plus Lens: Screened once, in 1st or 2nd grade
Scoliosis Screening: 6th and 7th grade