Elementary School
ELEMENTARY NURSING AND HEALTH SERVICES
STATE MANDATED IMMUNIZATIONS
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has the following immunization requirements for students Kindergarten through Grade 6.
- 4 doses of Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis (DTaP) - First dose on or after 4th birthday
- 4 doses of Polio (IPV) - Fourth dose on or after 4th birthday and at least six months after previous dose
- 2 doses of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
- 3 doses of Hepatitis B (Hep B)
- 2 doses of Varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity
Click here for the School Vaccine Requirements for Pennsylvania Schools
Please note: Compliance with all state-mandated grade level immunizations is required by the fifth day of school. If the vaccine is medically appropriate by the date of school entry and documentation of administration has not been provided, your child will be at risk for exclusion from school until vaccine requirements are met.
You may check your child's school immunization record by logging into the parent portal, verifying with the school nurse, or by consulting with your child's primary care provider. All immunization records can be sent to the school nurse.
STATE MANDATED HEALTH EXAMINATIONS
Performed by the student's private healthcare provider.
Physical and dental examinations are mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. These state required forms are due to the health office by October 15th. Examinations performed anytime after September 1st of the prior calendar year may be accepted. If you are experiencing difficulty obtaining an examination by a private health care provider, please contact your child's school nurse.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS: School entry and Grade 6
DENTAL EXAMINATIONS: School entry and Grade 3
STATE MANDATED HEALTH SCREENINGS
Performed by the Certified School Nurse
Height and Weight: Kindergarten through Grade 6 (annually). You can view your child's results and body mass index (BMI) via the parent portal.
Vision Screenings: Kindergarten through Grade 6 (annually). If your child does not pass the vision screenings, you will be contacted and advised to follow up with your eye care professional.
Hearing Screenings: Kindergarten through Grade 3 (annually) and all students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) (annually). If your child does not pass the hearing screening, you will be contacted and advised to follow up with your physician.
Scoliosis Screenings: Grade 6. This tests for evidence of curvature of the spine. If identified, you will be contacted and advised to follow up with your physician. If your student has a known diagnosis of scoliosis, kindly let the school nurse know.