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PSB Health Screenings follow Massachusetts law. Results are confidential and families are notified if a referral is needed.
Vision and Hearing screenings ensure that students can see and hear adequately to optimally access the school curriculum.
Vision
Vision
Annually in Pre-K through Grade 6 and Grade 9.
If your child wears glasses, please make sure they have them at school.
Hearing
Hearing
Annually in grades K through 3, 6, and 9.
Postural screenings promote early detection of spinal curvature (scoliosis).
Postural screenings promote early detection of spinal curvature (scoliosis).
Annually in grades 5 through 9.
Parents/guardians may opt their student out by completing the Opt-Out Form and providing either a current physical exam (within the past 12 months) that includes a scoliosis assessment, or a note from the student’s healthcare provider.
Height/Weight/BMI screening to monitor growth and development
Height/Weight/BMI screening to monitor growth and development
Annually in grades 1, 4, 7, and 10.
SBIRT to identify students who are at risk for substance abuse
SBIRT to identify students who are at risk for substance abuse
Annually in grades 7 and 9.
Parents/guardians may opt their student out by completing the Opt-Out Form.
Per MGL Ch71, s57, in the absence of a religious exemption, all public school children must be screened according to the schedule outlined in the statutes
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