Health Services at Vision Academy Charter School of Excellence

At Vision Academy, we prioritize the health and well-being of our students. We provide various health services to ensure their physical well-being and promote a healthy learning environment. Here’s an overview of the health services available to all Vision Academy students every year, with no charge for exams conducted at the school:

Medical Examinations:

• Required for children entering kindergarten or 1st grade and those in 6th and 11th grades.
• Parents and guardians are encouraged to have their family physician conduct these examinations, although it is at their own expense.
  
  

Dental Screenings:

• Required for children in kindergarten and first, third, and seventh grades.
• We recommend that parents and guardians have their family dentist conduct these examinations at their own expense.
  
  

Vision Tests:

• Administered annually to each child by the school nurse.
  
  

Hearing Screenings:

• Given to students in kindergarten and grades one, two, three, and seven by the school nurse.
  
  

Height, Weight, and BMI Measurements:

• It is taken annually for each student by the school nurse.
  
  

School Health Records:

• Initiated at the time of each child’s school admission and become part of their cumulative health record throughout their school career.
  
  

Immunizations Requirements:

• Proof of completed immunizations is necessary for school admission.
• Parents or guardians must provide updated records if a child receives immunizations during the school year.
  
  

Medication Administration at School:

• Parents and guardians are encouraged to administer medications to their children at home whenever possible.
• Medications will only be administered at school if specific conditions are met, including proper labeling and clear directions.

For more information and access to relevant forms, don’t hesitate to contact the school nurse or download the required forms from our website.

Useful Links about Immunizations:

• CDC Vaccines and Immunizations
• PA Department of Health Vaccines for Life
• PA Immunization Coalition
  
  

For Information On Where To Find Vaccines For You Or Your Child:

• Delaware County Intercommunity Health at 610-891-5311
• PA Department of Health Delaware County State Health Center at 610-447-3250
• Free and Low-Cost Children’s Immunizations in Delaware County
• Vaccines for Children Program – A federally funded program providing vaccines at no cost to eligible children.