Families will need to comply with new grade-level requirements for health exams and screenings.
As of July 1, all new students enrolling in the district for the first time, along with children entering in the fall kindergarten and grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11, will be required to have a health exam.
Other changes for students include vision screening for distance and near vision acuity as well as hearing screening within 6 months of admission to school and for students in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and grades 1, 3, 5, 7 and 11.
In addition, girls in grades 5 and 7, and boys in grade 9 will require scoliosis screenings.
School officials are encouraging families not to wait to schedule medical appointments. Please also take the time to review your child’s immunization records with their pediatrician to ensure your child has the required vaccinations for their age and grade in school.
This will help ensure all children meet their health-care requirements before the start of the 2018-19 school year.