The state of Pennsylvania requires the following exams or screenings be completed throughout grades K-12:
Entry into school either Kindergarten or Grade 1
Medical and Dental exams are required
Grade 3
Dental exam required
Grade 6
Medical exam required
Grade 7
Dental exam required
Grade 11
Medical exam required
Medical and dental forms can be downloaded
here.
Height, weight, and vision screening (by the school nurse) are done every year K-12*
Hearing screenings (by the school nurse) are completed in grades K-3, 7 and 11*
Scoliosis screenings (by the school nurse) are done in grades 6 and 7*
*Parents who wish their child to be excused from the above screenings should submit their request in writing to the school nurse on the first day of school each year.