Physical Exams
During elementary school there are 2-3 times when parents are asked to provide the school with the completed physical exam from a doctor. The first of these is required in order for a child to be admitted into school for the first time (Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade). If the student started school prior to Kindergarten, you may be asked to submit another physical. The exam form needs to be dated no more than 1 year prior to entry into school. If your child has not had a recent physical, we will need a copy of their most recent physical exam, and must receive a more current one within 30 days. Another physical form is due at the beginning of fourth grade.
Our best advice for parents is that they request a copy of the physical form and an update on immunizations each time the child visits their pediatrician. Parents should bring each completed medical/immunization form to the school; ask for a copy, then leave the form with the school nurse so that the child’s medical record stays up to date. Parents should keep their copy of each of these physical forms for their own records.
Another option is the parent can have their pediatrician’s office fax the physical and immunizations directly to the nurse. The fax number to the nurse’s office is 508-821-1294.