Vision, Hearing and Spinal Screenings
 
Vision and Hearing- Students in Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1^st, 3^rd, 5^th, 7^th grades, and all students who are new to the state of Texas are screened each year for vision and hearing as mandated by the Texas Department of State Health Services.  The parent/guardian will be notified if the screening results are not within normal limits after the 2^nd screening.    25 TAC 37.23 Health and Safety Code 36.005(a)
 
Spinal- In the fall, boys in the 8^th grade and girls in the 5^th & 7^th grades will be screened for spinal problems as mandated by the Texas Department of State Health Services.  Notice of the screening will be sent home with the students prior to the screening day.  The parent/guardian will be notified if the screening indicates a potential problem. Students can be exempt from the screening with a written request from the parent, but the parent must provide screening results from the child’s physician.
 25 TAC 37.144 Health and Safety Code 37.002