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Screenings

Screenings performed at the campuses and grade levels at which they are performed:
  • Hearing - Students 4 years old or older in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th grades.
  • Vision - Students 4 years old or older in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th grades.
  • Spinal - Girls in grade 5 and grade 7. Boys in grade 8.
  • Texas Risk Assessment for Type 2 Diabetes - Students in 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th grades.
 
If screenings indicate there are any problems, parents will be sent a letter. You will be informed of the screening results and how to contact the school. You will also be informed on how to report follow-up information to the school. 
 
All campus nurses are certified to perform all screenings. Please contact your child's campus nurse for more information on your child's screening results or to request a screening.