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During this school year, the following screenings will be required or completed at school:
Health Appraisals
New York State Education Law requires a health appraisal on all students entering into grades Pre-K or K, 1,3,5,7,9 & 11, and on all students newly entering the school district. New students must have a physical/health appraisal on file within 14 days of transferring in state, 30 days if an out of state transfer. Out of state students must have a physical completed by a New York State Provider. (Click Here for the Health Exam Form)
Please provide a copy of your child's current physical dated within one year of the start of school to the health office. Transferring students (in state) must have a health appraisal dated within one year of date transferred.
Vision
Distance acuity for all newly entering students and students in Kindergarten, Grades 1, 3, 5, 7.
Near vision acuity and color perception screening for all newly entering students.
Hearing
Hearing screening for all newly entering students and students in Kindergarten, Grades 1, 3, 5, 7.
Scoliosis
Scoliosis (spinal curvature) screening for all students in Grades 5, 7.
Dental Certificates
A dental certificate is requested for all newly entering students and students in Kindergarten, Grades 1, 3, 5, 7.
A letter will be sent home if there are any findings on the screening done at school that would cause concern or need medical follow-up. Please call the school’s Health Office if you have any questions or concerns.