Health Office Physical Examinations

Physical examinations are required by law for students as well as all new entrants regardless of grade level. This examination is to be given by the family physician, or personal health care provider, or district school physician. The purpose of this examination is to detect deviations from normal health and to advise parents of the need for further study by the family physician. Often, this prevents the development of more serious health problems.

The school nurse conducts hearing tests using audiometer testing equipment. Hearing losses are reported to parents. If a report is received, the child should be taken to a physician or health care specialist for an examination.

The school nurse by means of a Titmus Screening Instrument conducts vision screening tests. Equally important is the observation of the teacher, parent and child for symptoms and prompt follow-up after a visual defect is reported.

New York State Public Health Law requires all children entering school to be adequately immunized against diphtheria, Varicella, measles, polio, rubella (German Measles), mumps, and hepatitis.