School physical
Pennsylvania school physicals
Pennsylvania requires a physical exam when a student first enters school, and again in 6th grade and 11th grade. We complete the Department of Health form or your school's own form at either office.
When a school physical is required
- On original entry to school
- In 6th grade
- In 11th grade
Some schools have approval to use different grades, and every school sets a deadline for when the exam must be done before the school year starts. Check with your school nurse so the physical is not done too early or too late.
Which form to use
The Pennsylvania Department of Health provides a Physical Examination Form for school physicals. Download it in English (PDF), opens in a new tab or Español (PDF), Spanish, opens in a new tab. If your school gave you its own form, bring that one instead.
More detail is on the Pennsylvania Department of Health school physicals page (opens in a new tab).
Sports physicals
School sports usually need a separate PIAA pre-participation form. If your student also needs one, tell us when you call.
Schedule a school physical
Call the office nearest you, or send us a request and we will call you back.