Physical Examinations
Physical Education Excuses
A parent note excusing a student from physical education class is acceptable for up to and including 3 days.
A doctor’s note is required if a student needs to be out of physical education class longer than 3 days.
Any doctor’s note excusing a student from gym class needs a doctor’s note clearing the student to return to gym class.
The student should then proceed to the Health Room to complete an alternate Physical Education assignment in lieu of class participation.
A student who is out of physical education class due to a medical reason should report to the gym each day for attendance.
*It is important to have your child examined by their physician at least once during each developmental stage, at early childhood (preschool through grade three), pre-adolescence (grade four through six) and adolescence (grades seven through 12).
Screenings
- Height, weight and blood pressure screening is done annually for each student in grades 5-8.
- Screening for visual acuity is conducted for students in grade 6 and grade 8.
- Screening for auditory acuity is conducted for students in grade 7.
- Scoliosis screenings are performed for students in grade 5 and grade 7. A student may be exempt from this examination if requested in writing by the parent or guardian.
*Referral letters are sent home when warranted.