Vision, Hearing and Scoliosis Screenings:
New York State mandates that various health related screenings be performed by our nurses and completed in our schools each year.
- Vision Screenings: Distance and near acuity for all new student and students in grades K, 1, 3, 5, 7 and 11. Color perception screenings are completed for all new students.
- Hearing Screenings: Hearing screenings are completed for all new students and students in grades K, 1, 3, 5, 7 and 11.
- Scoliosis: Scoliosis (spinal curvature) screening is completed for girls in grades 5 and 7, and boys in grade 9.
Screening Results: Letters will be sent to parents upon any abnormal findings or inconclusive results as a referral for further evaluation by your family physician or appropriate medical professional. |
