VISION AND HEARING DIFFICULTIES MAY INTERFERE WITH A CHILD'S ABILITY TO LEARN

RRPS conducts hearing and vision screenings on all students in Pre-K, K, 1st, 3rd, and 7th grades.

Screenings will also be done when requested by school staff.

Your school's health office staff promotes student health through early identification and detection of hearing and vision difficulties.

All children are screened for vision and hearing in accordance with the New Mexico Department of Health guidelines.

If a parent/guardian requests exclusion from screenings they must provide the school health office with written notification of this request. If you have any questions related to screenings please contact your school nurse. 

Why do we screen your child's vision at school?

Children with vision problems usually don't complain of pain and you may not see any changes in your child's behavior related to vision problems. It is common for the good eye to take over for the weaker eye. Children with a "lazy eye" will not outgrow the condition, and it requires treatment to correct. If the school nurse has a concern with your child's vision after being screened, families will receive a letter in your child's backpack and via email (if one is provided on the student record). Some vision problems that are not detected and treated, can lead to permanent vision loss. If you have concerns about seeing an eye doctor, insurance or paying for glasses, please contact your school nurse.  Assistance is available for all families. 

Why do we screen your child's hearing at school?

Children that have difficulty hearing commonly have difficulties completing classwork and listening to their instructors. If you are concerned about your child's hearing, please contact our RRPS District Audiologist Josette Marquez at josette.marquez@rrps.net or her assistant Jamie Mann at jamie.mann@rrps.net