Health Examinations and Screenings

CCA provides a program of health services in accordance with law and Board policy. Please keep CCA informed of any pertinent medical conditions or changes in your child’s health during the school year. See Board of Trustees Policy 3:70 Examinations and Health Screenings or contact a school nurse at [email protected] for additional information.

Physical and Dental Examinations
Each learner must have a comprehensive physical examination upon entering school for the first time (kindergarten), in sixth grade, and in eleventh grade.

Each learner must have a comprehensive dental examination upon entering school for the first time (kindergarten), in third grade, and in seventh grade.

Families are encouraged to have the learner’s primary care provider perform these examinations within one (1) year prior to a learner’s entry into the grade where an examination is required. CCA can arrange for these examinations through a contracted provider for those learners who do not have a doctor or dentist.

Health Screenings
Each learner shall have:
1. A height and weight measurement at least once annually.
2. A vision screening annually.
3. A hearing screening in kindergarten through third grades, in seventh grade, and in eleventh grade.
4. A scoliosis screening in sixth grade and seventh grade. Learners who are under observation or care for scoliosis by a physician or learners whose parents/guardians object in writing to the screening need not be tested.

CCA will notify parents/guardians of the opportunity to receive the required screenings through CCA or a contracted provider. CCA will provide the parent/guardian of a learner with the results of examinations and health screenings conducted by CCA or a contracted provider.

Health Record
CCA maintains a health record for each learner. All records are confidential, and the contents may be divulged only when necessary for the health of the learner or at the written request of the parent/guardian.

Immunization Requirements
Learners who have not met the state’s immunization requirements will not be permitted to attend field trips or other school-sanctioned activities. A complete list of immunization requirements is available on the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s website.