Pennsylvania state law requires all students in the eleventh grade have a physical exam. This physical exam can be done by the student's personal physician or by the school doctor. Although there is no charge for a school physical, an exam by the student's physician is often preferable because students often need sport physicals, working paper physicals, exams for driver licenses, and immunization boosters before college.

Any physical done privately within one year prior to September 1, 2012 can be used to fulfill this state requirement. A physical exam done for sports participation can also be used if a copy is sent to the nurse's office. If a school physical is desired, please send a request to the school nurse. Physical exam forms for eleventh grade students were mailed to each child's home in May and a second request was mailed in September. Additional copies can be downloaded from the T/E Health Services website, and are also available in the nurse's offices at all schools.