Vision/Hearing screening – All students in KG, 1st, 3rd, and 5th will be screened yearly as required by law. If the student fails the screening the student’s parents will be contacted by the school nurse. Classroom screening is scheduled over a period of 2 – 3 months, however, if you or your child’s teacher notice a possible hearing or vision issue, please call the nurse and she will screen your child immediately.
Spinal Screening – School spinal screening was developed to identify adolescents with small spinal curves and refer them for treatment before these curves become too severe. In compliance with Health and Safety Code, Chapter 37, all children shall undergo screening for abnormal spinal curvature in accordance with the following schedule:
- Girls will be screened two times, once at age 10 (or fall semester of grade 5)and again at age 12 (or fall semester of grade 7).
- Boys will be screened one time at age 13 or 14 (or fall semester of grade 8).
For more information: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/spinal/spinalguide.shtm