3. Recommendation for Physical Examination of Students
(Refer to Administrator’s Manual Policy #4701)
The physical exam requirements recommended by the St. Louis Archdiocese and the Health advisory for the 2009-2010 school year are as follows:
Entrance to kindergarten, grades 3 and 6 and all newly enrolled students.
This or any form used by your physician is acceptable.
Immunization Record
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Follow-Up Notes:
Physical Examination Form
Name: _______________________________
Birth Date: _________________ Sex: _______
Parent/Legal Guardian: __________________
Physician’s Name: _______________________
Physician’s Phone #:_____________________
To Parent/Legal Guardian:
In accordance with the recommendations of the St. Louis Archdiocese Health Advisory Committee, all children are expected to have a complete physical examination upon entrance to school, kindergarten, 3rd grade, 6th grade, and all newly enrolled students.
This form is provided for the convenience of your child’s physician. At the time of the examination, please have your physician complete and sign this form. It is expected that each student have this form on file at school by the first day of school.
School Name: ___________________________
School Address: _________________________
School Phone: __________________________
Medical History: (To be completed by parent)
Eyes: Glasses___ (reading____ distance____) Contacts_____ other ____________________________________________________
Ears: frequent infections______________________ tubes_____
Hearing difficulty (explain) ________________________________
Hearing aid - right_____ left______ wear at school_____
Allergies: (drugs, food, insects, pollens)
Please list: _______________________________________________ has the allergy ever required emergency action? (Explain) __________________________________________________________
Asthma: Yes_____ No_____ Triggered by: ___________________ Treatments/Medications: __________________________________ Diagnosed by physician (date): ___________________
Seizures: Yes_____ No_____ Date of last seizure: ______
Describe seizure: __________________________________________ Medication: _______________________________________________
Other Medications/Inhaler: _________________________________
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Reasons for taking: _________________________________________
Other Health Concerns: diabetes____ heart problem____ bleeding_____ eating_____ sleeping____ bowel____ bladder____ bed wetting____ dental_____ skin____ menstrual history_____ phobias (fears) _____ blood pressure____ orthopedic____ neurological____ head aches____ blood disorder____ lungs____
Sickle cell anemia_____ TB exposure_____
EXPLAIN: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Other illness, injury, or health problem that might affect performance at school: ____________________________________________________________Physical Examination: (To be completed by physician)
Growth Measurements:
Height: __________ Weight: ___________
Dietary restrictions: _____________________________________
Physiologic Measurements:
Temp: ________ Pulse: __________ Respiration: __________
Blood Pressure: __________ Urinalysis: _____________
Physical Exam:
General Appearance: ____________________________________
Skin: ____________________________________________________
Head: ___________________________________________________
Neck: ___________________________________________________
Eyes: ____________________________________________________
Vision Test: Both ______ Right ______ Left ______
Ears: _____________________________________________________
Hearing Test: pass fail
Nose/Mouth/Throat: _______________________________________
Chest: ____________________________________________________
Abdomen: ________________________________________________
Genitalia: _________________________________________________
Back and Extremities: ____________________________________
Neurological Exam: _________________________________________
Chronic conditions and treatment: _________________________
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Should physical activity be restricted? yes____ no_____
If yes, specify degree_______________________________________
Other restrictions __________________________________________
Preferential Seating_________________________________________
Signature: _______________________________________________
Date: ___________ Date of Examination: ________________
References:
Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents, published by the National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health.
Manual for School Health Programs, by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
School Health: Policy and Practice, by American Academy of Pediatrics.