Student Health Services
Health Screenings
MA DPH mandated screenings are performed as follows and parents will be notified if medical follow-up with their child's healthcare provider is needed:
Vision- Grades K,1,2,3,4,5,7,11
Hearing- Grades K,1,2,3,7,11
Height &Weight (BMI)- Grades 1,4,7,10
Postural (Scoliosis)- Grades 5,6,7,8,9
Physical Examinations
The Easton Public Schools follow regulations set by the Department of Public Health that all school children must have a comprehensive physical examination done by a family physician prior to entering preschool and kindergarten.
The Department of Public Health also recommends that students have a physical examination by a family physician before entering Grades 3, 6, and 9.
SBIRT in Schools
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) focuses on prevention, early detection, risk assessment, brief counseling, and referral for assessment that can be utilized in the school setting. The use of a validated screening tool enables school health teams to detect students at risk for substance use-related problems. If necessary, brief intervention strategies help to address these concerns at an early stage in adolescents.
SBIRT is conducted in grades 7 and 9. Parents and guardians who choose not to have their child participate in this program need to return an opt-out form to the school nurse. For more information regarding SBIRT, please visit https://www.masbirt.org/schools.