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Ruby Santos
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Over half — 54% — of Americans agree that parents can never be too involved in their children’s education. While you may think of involvement in terms of meeting with teachers, helping out at events, and assisting with homework, your involvement actually begins way before the school year even starts.

Getting ready for the school year involves a lot of preparation — and it falls to parents to ensure that children have everything that they need to succeed. This includes not just picking up everything on the supply list, but also covering doctor visits and buying essentials that may not be immediately obvious. To help make the process easier, here is a checklist for going back to school that all parents should have.

Physicals and Check-Ups

Many schools require students to undergo a physical before returning or attending for the first time, though the specifics may vary between states, districts, and grades. Early learning centers, for instance, may require a physical, whereas a kindergarten class may not. Typically, physicals will be required starting in first grade for elementary students and then again before middle and high school. If you’re unsure if your child will need updated health information, speak with your child’s school.

If your child does require a check-up, you may wonder where to get a physical exam for school. Thankfully, your primary care physician will be able to take care of everything. Most physical assessments are straightforward and will only take a short time to complete, so expect to be in and out (and back to shopping for school supplies before you know it).

However, if you’re having trouble meeting with your primary care physician or if you don’t have time to work out a scheduled appointment, some walk in clinics can provide physicals quickly and without the need for a pre-set appointment. This can also make it easier for parents with multiple children, especially if you can’t make an appointment that works around your already busy schedule.

Taking care of this should be a high priority on your checklist for going back to school, and it is something you shouldn’t wait too long to take care of. Even with the availability of walk-in clinics, putting off your child’s physical for too long can put a hold on their registration and make it the process more hectic than it needs to be.

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