School Health Information Overview

• Screening including height, weight, body mass index and vision for all students
• Hearing Screenings (grades K, 1, 2, 3, 7 and 11)
• Scoliosis screenings (grades 6 and 7)
• Physical Examination  (grades K, 6 and 11) 
  • Private Physical Examination Form
• Dental Screening (grades K, 3 and 7)
  • Private Dental Examination Form
• *If a student does not provide a copy of their private physical and dental form, the school dentist or physician assistant will complete these screenings free of charge.  We encourage students to bring in their completed forms from their private providers*

Other assignments/duties the school nurse completes:

• Care for sick and injured students, including first aid, referral to a physician or dentist, parent contact and education for students and their parents regarding the student's medical condition and treatment or care
  • When to Keep Your Child Home
  •  Standing Orders 2022-2023  
• Immunization review, notification and enforcement as required by Pennsylvania requirements
  • Required School Immunizations
  • Required Immunizations (2022-2023 School Year): Are Your Kids Ready for School?
• Information and assistance in obtaining follow-up care related to screenings or illness and injury care
• Medication administration for students who require medication during the school day
  • Medication Order and Parent Consent
  • Self Administration Order Form
    • Parent Consent for Self Administration Form
• Medical treatments, procedures and assessment for students who require these services in order to attend school
• Identification and exclusion of students with contagious conditions to maintain a healthy school environment
• Health education programs for dental hygiene, puberty, and other topics related to student health

• Community Resources
• Children's Hospital Specialty Care Center Information
• The Sight Center of Northwest PA Eye Care Application (PDF)
• District Wellness Policy - 2017 (PDF)
• Pennsylvania Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
  
• How to Keep Your Health Care Coverage
• DHS Benefit Updates