PA State Health Requirements
NOTE: ALL BELOW REQUIREMENTS ARE MANDATED BY THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Physical Exams
All students in kindergarten, 6th and 11th grades are required to have a physical exam completed and the results on file with the nursing department NO LATER than May 30th of the current school year.
Dental Exams
All students in kindergarten, 3rd and 7th grades are required to have a dental exam completed and the results on file with the nursing department NO LATER than May 30th of the current school year.
Health Screenings
All students in ALL grades are required to be screened for height, weight and vision. ALL students in grades K-3, 7 and 11 are required to be screened for hearing, and ALL students in grades 6 and 7 are required to be screened for scoliosis. Health screenings MUST be completed after July 1st to count for the current school year. If your child visits their doctor any time after July 1st, and throughout the school year, we ask that you submit the results of their health screenings to the school nurse.
Immunizations
The nursing department must have proof of the below immunizations on file NO LATER than the 1st day of school. All students entering the designated grade must have the required listed vaccines. If your student currently has an exemption on file, then no updated immunization record is needed. It is the responsibility of the parent to provide an updated immunization record to the school nurse for your child.
| Dose/Immunization | K | 7th | 12th |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 doses of Dtap(one dose on or after the 4th birthday) | |||
| 4 doses of polio(fourth dose on or after the 4th birthday) | |||
| 2 doses of measles, mumps, rubella(MMR) | |||
| 2 doses of varicella(chickenpox) or evident of immunity | |||
| 3 doses of hepatitis B | |||
| 1 dose of Tdap | |||
| 1 dose of MCV4(meningitis) | |||
| A second dose of MCV4(meningitis) |
If you have any questions regarding state health and immunization requirements, please reach out to the school nurses at reach_nurses@reachcyber.org, and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.
Form Submission
Health forms can be submitted to the nursing department via the Focus parent portal , through email to reach_nurses@reachcyber.org, or by fax at (717) 483-2804.
