We endeavor to support the student’s physical and emotional self while in the pursuit of their education. Maintaining good health is important to the successful completion of your educational journey. If you don’t feel well, it’s hard to concentrate on your studies or to participate in extra-curricular activities.
Our health services office has nurses on staff 5 days a week to assist your child with any healthcare needs or concerns. Communication with parents/guardians is very important. In order to best help your child, please let the school and nurse know if your child has any specific medical problems. These may include allergies, medications, or chronic conditions. Also, if anything changes with your child throughout the year, such as a medication change, please let the nurse know as soon as possible. |
REQUIRED HEALTH EXAMINATIONS BY THE STATE OF PA
All incoming students must have Physical Form, Dental Form, and Immunization Records on file from the current year. This information will need to be renewed as follows:
All incoming students must have Physical Form, Dental Form, and Immunization Records on file from the current year. This information will need to be renewed as follows:
- 7th Grade Dental Form due on the first day of school
- 6th Grade Physical Exam Form due on the first day of school
- 3rd Grade Dental Form due on the first day of school
- Pre-Kindergarten / Kindergarten Physical Exam Form due on the first day of school
- Kindergarten Dental Form due on the first day of school
***(Dental forms are NOT needed for Pre-Kindergarten)***
VACCINATIONS
State law and Archdiocesan Policy dictate that children in all grades must have all of the following vaccines in order to enter a school in the State of Pennsylvania:
On the first day of school a child must have had at least one dose of the above vaccination or risk exclusion.
If a child does not have all the doses listed above or needs additional doses, the child must receive that dose within the first five days of school or risk exclusion. If the next dose is not the final dose of the series, the child must also provide a medical plan within the first five days of school for obtaining the required immunizations or risk exclusion. This plan must be followed to avoid exclusion.
These requirements allow for a medical exemption under state law. Even if your child is exempt from immunization, he or she may be excluded from school during an outbreak.
If you have questions regarding immunizations, contact the nurse or visit dontwaitvaccinate.pa.gov
State law and Archdiocesan Policy dictate that children in all grades must have all of the following vaccines in order to enter a school in the State of Pennsylvania:
- 4 doses of tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (1 dose on or after the 4th birthday)
- 4 doses of polio (4th dose on or after 4th birthday and at least 6 months after previous dose given)
- 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity
On the first day of school a child must have had at least one dose of the above vaccination or risk exclusion.
If a child does not have all the doses listed above or needs additional doses, the child must receive that dose within the first five days of school or risk exclusion. If the next dose is not the final dose of the series, the child must also provide a medical plan within the first five days of school for obtaining the required immunizations or risk exclusion. This plan must be followed to avoid exclusion.
These requirements allow for a medical exemption under state law. Even if your child is exempt from immunization, he or she may be excluded from school during an outbreak.
If you have questions regarding immunizations, contact the nurse or visit dontwaitvaccinate.pa.gov