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Health Screenings

The State College Area School District provides the following health examinations and screenings:

  • Dental inspection - Grades K, 3, and 7
  • Physical examinations - Grades K, 6, 11, and new students who were not examined in the appropriate lower grade
  • Hearing - Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 7, 11
  • Height and weight - All grades
  • Vision - All grades
  • Scoliosis - Grades 6 and 7
  • Color vision - On entry to school and as necessary
  • Body mass index (BMI) - All grades

The Pennsylvania Department of Health mandates health screenings for all students in grades K-12.

  • Hearing: Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 7, 11, and new students
  • Height and Weight with BMI calculation: All grades.  
  • Vision: All grades
  • Color Vision: On entry to school and as necessary
  • Depth Perception: Grade 1, and new students
  • Scoliosis: Grades 6 and 7: students without a physical or PIAA sports examination

Height, Weight, Vision and Hearing

  • Visual problems, hearing problems, and growth and development discrepancies can and do affect the educational, social and emotional development of children. Early detection of these concerns helps to assure a student of the best possible educational experience.   
  • A referral notice for follow-up medical evaluation will be mailed or emailed home if a problem is noted during screenings.
  • If you have any concerns regarding height, weight, vision or hearing, your Certified School Nurse can rescreen your child at any time.
  • Understanding BMI

Scoliosis (A lateral curvature of the spine)

  • Screenings are completed by the school nurse (March/April) for all 6th and 7th graders without a physical or PIAA sports examination.
  • The screening is done privately, and the child is required to remove their shirt.
  • A physical therapist from Mount Nittany Medical Center will re-screen any students if an asymmetry is noted by the nurse.
  • A parent will be notified before the physical therapist visits in late April and will receive a notice if further medical evaluation is recommended.