Mandated Annual School Screenings  

New York State Education requires each school district to perform certain screenings to promote good health for the students. Listed below are the screenings that will take place during the school year. Children will miss approximately 5 minutes of class time for the screenings. They are as follows:

Scoliosis

• Scoliosis (curvature of the spine) screening for girls only in Grades 5 . Female students are encouraged to wear a sports bra or Bathing suit for this screening.
• Every effort will be made to inform the children ahead of time. Should a student not be aware of the screening, all girls are welcomed to return on another day wearing a bathing suit top or sports bra.
• A child or parent may refuse the screening at any time.

Vision

• Grades K, 1, 3, 5 and all new students will have their eyes screened.

Hearing

• Grades K, 1, 3, 5 and all new students will have their hearing checked.

Health Appraisals

• A physical examination including Body Mass Index and Weight Status Category Information is required for all newly entering students and students in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grades 1, 3, 5 .

Dental Certificates

• A dental certificate is requested for all newly entering students and students in Kindergarten, Grades 1, 3, 5 .

A letter will be sent home if there are any positive findings on the screening done at school that would cause concern or need medical follow-up.  Please call the school’s Health Office if you have any questions or concerns. Please notify the Nurse if you have any concerns about these screenings.