Yearly Screenings
by Emily Norris
October 22, 2008
Health
Screenings:
Mandatory Screening Programs are conducted by the School Nurse in
accordance with State law and the Texas Education Agency
recommendations in each program. Parents/guardians are
contacted by the school nurse and a referral letter is sent should
a problem be identified.
Vision And
Hearing Screening:
Students in pre-K, K, 1st, 3rd, and 5th grades are screened
annually, as well as new students to Texas and referrals for
special education.
Spinal Screening
(Scoliosis):
Students in the 5th and 8th grade will be screened to identify
small spinal curves for referral for early observation and
treatment before the spinal curve becomes severe.
Growth And
Assessment:
Students are weighed and measured annually at the beginning of the
school year. Should any parent/guardian have a question regarding
any of these screening programs or wish to have their child
excluded due to religious reasons, please contact me at
564-5608.
