You’ve probably heard about New York City public school students being required to complete a health screening before being admitted to school. However, unless you are a parent of a child who is attending school, or perhaps have friends or family members who have children in public school, you may not know much else about the new policies taking effect this fall.
What exactly is the NYC DOE Health Screening Form and what do parents need to know before sending their child off to school? Keep reading for everything you need to know about the New York City Department of Education’s new health screening requirements.
NYC DOE Health Screening Form: What to Expect
New York City public school students must complete an online health screening before they can register for classes each fall. The mandatory checkup consists of two parts: the Interactive Computer-Based Health Screening (iCHeS) and an online questionnaire that asks about personal medical history, vaccinations and other factors that could affect a student’s ability to attend school.
If you or your child attends public school in New York City, you’ll need to complete the health screening by Sept. 9, 2019. A parent or guardian will need to sign the consent form if your child is under 18 years old. Read on for answers to frequently asked questions about the NYC DOE Health Screening Form.
All DOE employees, students, families, and visitors seeking to enter DOE buildings must complete a health screening before entering DOE facilities. This health screening must be completed on each day of arrival and results will reset at midnight of each day. Upon entering the facility you will be asked to provide the results of your screening either by showing your phone or a printout of the results.
Complete your suvey at:
https://healthscreening.schools.nyc/
What is the NYC DOE Health Screening Form?
The health screening is a two-part form that every New York City public school student must fill out before they can register for classes each fall. The iCHeS, or Interactive Computer-Based Health Screening, is a 20-minute computer test that screens for vision, hearing and scoliosis. The online questionnaire asks about medical history, vaccinations and other factors that could affect a student’s ability to attend school.
The iCHeS is a computer-based vision, hearing and scoliosis screening that is administered online. Students will need to have a device that has an internet connection and can play videos. Students will be asked to read sentences out loud, view shapes and images on a computer screen and answer a few questions about their overall health. Students will be asked to stand up and turn around during the scoliosis portion of the test.
Why is there a health screening?
The health screening ensures that students who attend New York City public schools are in good health and can safely participate in the classroom. The screening also ensures that students receive any necessary health care. The screening identifies vision, hearing and scoliosis issues and provides referrals to help correct any problems. The screening also determines whether a student has received the recommended vaccines.
What to expect during the iCHeS
During the iCHeS, students will be asked to read sentences out loud, view shapes and images on a computer screen and answer a few questions about their overall health. Students will be asked to stand up and turn around during the scoliosis portion of the test. The iCHeS usually takes about 20 minutes, but times may vary. The iCHeS is only available as a paper/pencil assessment in certain cases. Be sure to sign in at the computer lab during the dates and times listed below:
The iCHeS is administered online and requires a device that has an internet connection and can play videos. Students will be asked to read sentences out loud, view shapes and images on a computer screen and answer a few questions about their overall health. Students will be asked to stand up and turn around during the scoliosis portion of the test.
What to expect during the online questionnaire
During the online questionnaire, students will be asked about medical history, vaccinations and other factors that could affect a student’s ability to attend school. The questionnaire will take about 15-20 minutes to complete. It can be done on a computer or on a mobile device. You may be asked to complete the questionnaire in Spanish.
When will you know your results?
The health screening results are available online about three weeks after you submit the questionnaire. If you complete the health screening between July 15 and Sept. 9, you will need to wait to log into your NYC DOE account until Sept. 19. This is because students must wait until Sept. 19 to see their screening results.
FAQs
Why is my child’s health screening incomplete? If you or your child completed the health screening and you see that the form is incomplete, here are some possible reasons: Your child’s school did not assign him or her a PIN number. If a child is not assigned a PIN number, he or she will not be able to complete the screening.
Your child did not complete the health screening. Students must complete the health screening to register for school. Students who do not complete the screening will not be able to register for school. Your child is not a New York City resident. Non-New York City residents are not required to complete the health screening.
Did my child forget to complete the health screening? If you or your child did not complete the health screening, you can do so online before the Sept. 19 deadline. Go to nyc.gov/healthscreening and enter your child’s school district, ID number and PIN number if you have one.
