- Gray's Woods Elementary
- Health Requirements for KD and New Students
Hunter, Kim, Nurse
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IMMUNIZATIONS
The Pennsylvania School Health Law mandates the following immunizations:2023-2024 Immunization Requirements
IMMUNIZATION SOURCES:
1. Your private health care provider
2. PA Department of Health Immunization Clinic: Call for information and an appointment, (814) 865-0932.PHYSICAL AND DENTAL EXAMINATIONS
The Pennsylvania School Health Law requires a physical and dental examination for all Kindergarten and New Students.It is recommended that these examinations be completed by your personal physician/dentist. An examination performed 12 months prior to the start of school and any time during the school year is acceptable. Please return the completed Private Physical Exam Form/Private Dental Exam Form to the school nurse. A computer generated physical form from your healthcare provider which includes a review of systems is also acceptable.
Physicals and dentals may also be completed by the school physician/school dentist, but please note these exams are only a screening and are not treatment oriented. Should a health problem be diagnosed, a referral will be sent home for parental follow-up. To request the school screening health exam, please complete the School Physical/Dental Request (see website under forms) or speak with your school nurse.