Annual Health Screenings

Mandated health screenings are completed by the School Nurse annually and at any other time as requested by a parent or a teacher. Student screening results are available for review through the district Parent Portal. Parents will receive a written referral if their child does not pass 2 separate screenings.

Specific annual screening exams are listed below:

• Near Vision and Far Vision Test: all grades, every year
• Color Vision Test: Grade 1

Detects discrepancy in ability to recognize color

• Convex Lens Test (Plus Lens): Grade 1

Detects excessive farsightedness & binocular problems

• Stereo Depth Test: Grade 2

Tests for binocularity, lazy eye, and poor eye alignment

• Hearing Test: Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 7, 11
• Height/Weight/BMI/BMI Percentile Measurement: all grades, every year

BMI is a measurement that helps determine if a child's weight is appropriate for his/her age and height. The percentile shows a comparison of your child's BMI to others of the same age group and gender. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests a consultation with your physician if your child's BMI falls below 5^th percentile or is above 85^th percentile.