School+Screenings

__**SCREENINGS**__

***During the month of September, middle school students in grades 5 and 6 will have their vision screened. If they fail, those students will be re-tested. If they fail a second time, a letter will be sent home advising parents of the failures.**
 * VISION**

 ***In October, hearing screenings will take place for students in grade 5. The same procedure will be followed as above, where a letter will be sent home notifying parents of failures after the second screening.**
 * HEARING**

 ***During the month of May girls in grades 5 & 7 and boys in grade 8 will be screened for scoliosis (curvature of the spine).** **  **Request for permission to screen is stated on the Annual Health Questionnaire. Please circle your response YES or NO giving the nurse permission to screen your child**
 * SCOLIOSIS**
 * Screenings will take place in the nurse’s office.