The district conducts routine health screenings such as hearing, vision, and scoliosis due to the importance these health factors play in the ability of a student to succeed in school. The intent of the exams or screenings is to detect defects in hearing, vision, or other elements of health that would adversely affect the student’s ability to achieve his/her full potential. The screenings that the District provides are as follows:

Vision test (Grades K, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, and any special education student or transfers from any grade)

Hearing test (Grades K, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, and any special education student or transfers from any grade)

Scoliosis test (Grades 6 & 8 girls and Grade 8 boys)

Body Mass Index test (BMI) (Grades K, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10)

The rights provided to parents under this policy transfer to the student when he/she turns eighteen (18) years old.

Except in instances where a student is suspected of having a contagious or infectious disease, the pupil’s parent or legal guardian shall have the right to opt their student out of the exams or screenings by presenting a written statement objecting to the examination of his or her child or ward, or by providing certification from a physician that he/she has recently examined the student.