As part of a required health examination, a student is weighed and their height is measured. These numbers are used to determine the student's body mass index or 'BMI.' The BMI helps the doctor or nurse know if the student's weight is in a healthy range or is too high or too low.
Recent changes to the New York State Education Law require that BMI and weight status groups be included as part of the student's school health examination.
Schenectady City School District has been selected to participate in a survey by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). As such, we will be reporting information to NYSDOH about our students' weight status groups. Only summary information is sent. The information shared with NYSDOH will not include names or information about individual students. However, you may choose to have your child's data excluded from this report.
The information sent to the New York State Department of Health will help health officials develop programs that make it easier for children to be healthier.
If you do not wish to have your child’s weight status group information included as part of the Health Department’s survey this year, please contact your school nurse or complete the opt-out form HERE. All requests to exclude your child's information must be received on or before January 2, 2024.