Physical Examination
Student physical examinations are done by appointment at the sponsor’s Primary Care Clinic or, in some cases, by an off-post provider.
To be eligible to enroll in the Pre-kindergarten program, a child must be four years old by October 1. All Pre-K students (to include three year olds) must submit a physical exam report before they can complete registration and start attending the program. The report must be dated within one year of the child entering school.
To enroll in kindergarten, a child must be five years old by October 1 and must have a physical exam report in his or her records. Kindergarten and first grade students who do not already have a physical exam report in their school records must have the exam completed within 30 days of entering school.
A student entering 6th grade or higher must have a physical exam report dated within one year of entering 6th grade. Students must have the exam report, or at least an appointment slip for a scheduled physical exam, on the first day of school. Failure to do so will result in the child being excluded from school until an appointment slip is presented.
A student entering grades 7-12 should have a copy of a 6th grade or more recent physical exam report in the school health record. Students who have no such report should schedule an exam and submit that report within 30 days of enrollment.
Physicals are recommended for high school students enrolling in PE/Personal Fitness.
A student participating in sports must have a physical exam report dated within one year in order to practice or participate in any sport. Before getting the sports physical exam, the parents or student should pick up the forms at the Fort Knox High School or Scott Middle School. The report is good for one year from the date of issue.
Vision Examination
A child entering school for the first time (regardless of grade) must have a vision examination. A child enrolling in the Pre-k program must have a vision exam report on file before completing the enrollment process. Kindergarten and 1st grade students have 30 days after enrollment to submit the vision exam report.
Parents may obtain their child’s vision exam from any optometrist or ophthalmologist. Area TriCare-participating providers offer an annual vision exam without a referral or co-pay. Contact TriCare for a list of these providers.
DoDEA Immunization Certificate
Every student must meet all requirements specified on the DoDEA Immunization Certificate. A newly enrolling student must have the certificate within two weeks of enrollment. Any student failing to maintain compliance with DoDEA immunization guidelines will be excluded until proof of up-to-date vaccination is submitted.
Needed immunizations can be obtained on a walk-in basis at the Immunization Clinic, Ireland Army Community Hospital. TB tests are not given on any Thursday or on a Friday prior to a holiday. If a preschool student has not had a physical examination already and is behind on his/her shots, he/she may be required to have a physical exam before the clinic can give the needed immunizations; parents are directed to contact the Immunization Clinic and/or Primary Care Clinic for specific guidelines.
Health Folders
Health folders and/or Health Registration Forms must be completed when the child is enrolled. Parents should list any health problems their child may have. Students with health problems requiring school accommodation or treatment may be required to get written physician statements and/or orders for such treatment.
In addition, parents should list their phone numbers (home, work, and cell) and the name and number of a local contact person(s) whom school officials may call if unable to contact the parent in an emergency.
Medical Conditions and Medications
Students with medical conditions requiring school management or accommodations should provide a physician's statement delineating symptoms and required treatment.
Medications can be given at school only with a doctor’s prescription and a parent/guardian written request (See Parent Request to Administer Medication at School form). If the medication is to be given daily or intermittently over an extended period of time, please ask the doctor for an additional bottle designated for school use. The parent/guardian should transport medication to and from school.
No over-the-counter medications (such as Tylenol, cough syrup, or decongestants) can be given by school personnel without a prescription. Students may not carry any medications during school or school sponsored events unless the Self Carry forms are completed by the doctor, parent/guardian and student; no child is to transport medication to or from school.
Insurance
The school system is prohibited from endorsing private insurance carriers that provide “gap” insurance to parents/sponsors of students who participate in any school activities. Costs associated with the TriCare program or any dental program must be borne by the child’s parent or sponsor.
