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The Health Office would like to share a few important reminders and updates to keep our students healthy and ready to learn.

 

Physical Examination Reminder:

If you have not sent in a completed physical examination form for the school year 2026-2027, please submit it as soon as possible. Physicals are required for all grade levels.

 

Dental Examination Reminder:

Dental health is an important part of a child’s overall well-being. If you have not sent in a completed Dental examination form for the school year 2026-2027, please submit it as soon as possible.

 

Medication at school:

If you child needs medication during the school day, the following must be provided:

  • A physicians order (MED 1 form)

  • Medication in the original labeled container

  • Parent / Guardian must sign the MED-1 form

We appreciate you keeping our students healthy and safe

 

Illness Guidelines:

To help keep our students healthy, please keep your child home if they have:

 

  • Fever of 100.4 or higher

  • Vomiting or diarrhea

  • Contagious illness

  • Student must be fever free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.

 

Healthy Tips:

  • Encourage handwashing for 20 sec (sing “Happy Birthday” song twice)

  • Ensure student gets adequate sleep

  • Pack healthy snacks and lunches

  • Keep Immunizations up to date

 

We appreciate you keeping our students healthy and safe

 

If your child will be entering 7th or 12th grade next year, please remember that all mandated immunizations must be submitted before the new school year begins. These forms can be found further down in the newsletter.

  • Physical examination forms

  • Dental examination forms

 

These documents are important to help ensure your child remains in compliance with school health requirements and can participate fully in school activities.

 

Forms may be submitted to the school by email @ [email protected]

 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and for helping us keep our students healthy and safe.

 

Important Reminders:

- Please submit all or any updated immunizations to the health office as soon as

possible. You may email those to [email protected]

- Please submit updated Physicals and Dentals

- Please notify the health office of any new medications, changes in health status,

updated action plans for asthma, seizures, or chronic conditions. Medications must all

be in original container or box with your child’s full name. Medications required to be

administered in school must have a form submitted completed and signed by the

physician.

 

Thank you,

Health Office Team

Health Services are available to all CAP students and have been established to be a liaison between home and school regarding health concerns. The nurse's office is open every day for medication administration, First Aid, and sick childcare.

The following chart may assist you in keeping track of health screenings.

 

K

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Physical Exam*

X

         

X

   

X

 

 

 

Dental Exam*

X

 

 

X

     

X

         

Hearing Screening

X

X

X

X

   

 

X

     

X

 

Scoliosis Screening

           

X

X

         

Height and Weight Screening

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Vision Screening

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

                           

*or upon original school entry or if transferring from another school and the required exams were not received

                 

 

 

The Pennsylvania School Health Code requires that the following immunizations be completed within 5 days of the start of school for a student to attend school:

 

  • DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis) - 4 doses, one given after the 4th birthday;
  • Polio - 4 doses, one given after the 5th birthday and at least 6 months after previous dose;
  • MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) - 2 doses after 12 months of age;
  • Hepatitis B - 3 properly spaced doses, with the last dose given after 24 weeks;
  • Varicella (chicken pox) - 2 doses after 12 months of age or written proof of the disease from your health care provider
  •  Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis) - on the 1st day of 7th grade;
  • Meningococcal Conjugate - 7th grade requirements
  • Meningococcal Conjugate - 2nd dose if first dose given before age 16 - 12th grade requirements.

 

Please feel free to contact the school nurse for any health concerns or questions at 215.533.6700 ext.1136 or you can email schoolnurse@capcs.org

As part of our commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe environment for our students, we want to remind you that submission of the following health documents is mandatory according to the School Health Policy.

• Physical exam -Physical Form
• Dental exam -Dental Form
• Up to date immunizations -School Vaccination Requirements
• Medication Form-Form

Please submit all health records to [email protected]. To assist you, we have the physical and dental exam forms in this packet. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school nurse at:

[email protected]
215-533-6700 x 1120

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a healthy start to the school year