Health exam and vaccination updates required for grades 3, 6, 7, 11, 12
Posted Thursday, July 30, 2020
PITTSBURGH -- The following state requirements must be met prior to the first day of school for the following students:
Incoming third-graders: Dental exam dated within one year prior to the student’s first day of third grade.
Incoming sixth-graders: Physical exam dated within one year prior to the student’s first day of sixth grade. Dr. Potter, our school physician, can also complete this exam during the school year if preferred.
Incoming seventh-graders: Vaccinations given after the student’s 11th birthday:
A letter, statement or record from your health provider showing each dose of vaccine and the full date (month/day/year) administered must be submitted.
Incoming seventh-graders: Dental exam dated within one year prior to the student’s first day of seventh grade.
Incoming juniors: Physical exam dated within one year prior to the student’s first day of eleventh grade. Dr. Potter, our school physician, can also complete this exam during the school year if preferred.
Incoming seniors: Second dose of the MCV (meningitis vaccine) after student's 16th birthday
A letter, statement or record from your health provider showing each dose of vaccine and the full date (month/day/year) administered must be submitted.
Completed forms and vaccination documentation can be dropped off at any building or emailed to the appropriate school nurse as follows:
If your student is uninsured, please contact the Allegheny County Health Department at 412-578-8060.
Medical and religious exemptions are accepted.
Questions can be directed to your student's building nurse as listed above.