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State-Mandated Screening Tests

  1. Height, weight, and vision screenings are done on a yearly basis.
  2. Hearing screenings are completed in grades K-3, 7th and 11th.  Hearing screenings are completed for all new and transfer students at the elementary level. 
  3. Physical examinations are required by the Pennsylvania School Health Act for all original entry (K,1) , 6th, and 11th grade students and transfer students who do not have documentation of a completed physical examination. Student-athletes as per PIAA regulations are also required to have a health care provider complete an examination form.  Parents/guardians have the opportunity to have these examinations completed by their private physician or by the school physician.  School exams do not provide the necessary immunizations needed for 7th and 11th grade.
  4. Dental examinations are required by the Pennsylvania School Health Act for all original entry (K,1), No.3rd, and 7th grade students and transfer students who do not have documentation of a completed dental examination. Parents/Guardians have the opportunity to have these examinations completed by their private dentist, school mobile dentist program, or by the school dentist.