Mandatory Health Screenings

Vision screenings will be done on all students in grades K - 5. 
Hearing screenings are done on students in grades K - 3.
Vision and Hearing screening begins yearly in the Fall.  
Parents/Guardians will be notified if their child does not pass the vision and/or hearing screen at school and requires additional assessment by their usual healthcare provider or specialist. 


If you have any concerns about your child's vision or hearing, please contact the school nurse. 


Postural screening is done in grade 5. Postural Screening is usually done in March. 
Parents/Guardians will be notified in advance of the date for postural screening.
Postural Screening is done to identify early signs of problems with the spine.  Most of these problems can be easily treated if detected early. 
Parents/Guardians will be notified of any suspicious findings requiring further assessment by a physician.


Growth screening, specifically height and weight, will be obtained for students in the 1st and 4th grades. Growth screening is done throughout the school year.  

Evidence of a physical exam is required for all students upon entry into the school and in 4th grade.
   


Information about mandatory screenings in schools can be found in the  Massachusetts General law, Chapter 71, section 57.