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Annual Screening

Every pupil is weighed, measured and screened for visual acuity once each year. All pupils in kindergarten, grades 1, 2, 3, 7 and 11 are given a hearing test. Pupils in other grades who are known to have a hearing loss or show evidence of hearing difficulty will be tested. Pupils who demonstrate vision or hearing problems are referred for further follow-up.

All sixth and seventh grade students are screened for scoliosis by the school nurse. A second screening of students identified by the school nurse is performed by school physicians. Parents are notified if the school physician detects a curvature of the spine. Physical examinations are provided for students in kindergarten and grades 6 and 11 by school physicians for students who do not have one performed by their family physician.

Physical examinations are provided for students in kindergarten, and grades 6 and 11 by a school physician for students who do not have one performed by their family physician.

Parents of children who do not meet or exceed the Department of Health guidelines for the Basal Metabolic Index (BMI) will receive notification from the school nurse.

For additional information on screenings visit the page on required medical examinations.