HEALTH SERVICES and SCREENINGS

                         
 

Height and Weight -  All students are weighed and measured yearly.

Vision - Vision screening is provided each year to all children in Kindergarten through 12th grades.  If your child does not pass his/her vision screening, a referral will be sent home with the student.  The child should then be examined by an eye doctor for further evaluation and treatment if necessary.

Hearing - Hearing screening is provided each year to children in Kindergarten, 1st through 3rd, 7th & 11th grades, and special ungraded classes. Screenings are also provided with teacher or parent requests.

Physical Examinations -Physical exams are a state requirement for children in Kindergarten and Grades 6 and 11.

Dental Examinations - Dental exams are required in Kindergarten, 3rd and 7th grade.

Scoliosis Screening - This test is required and provided at school in 6th and 7th grade.
 
 

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