Skip to main content
School is Open
 

Annual Health Screenings

Vision screenings

Measurement of Visual Acuity only (Distance and Near) are completed annually for all students in 1st, 3rd, 5th and 8th grades or any student with a suspected visual defect can be performed by the school nurse and/or health assistant. A Modified Clinical Technique (MCT) are visual tests performed on all 1st Grade students by an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
Students who don’t have vision insurance or Medicaid may qualify for a vision voucher. If you need more information please contact the school nurse.

Hearing screenings

Completed annually for all students in 1st, 4th, 7th and 10th grades; a student who has transferred into the school corporation; and a student who is suspected of having hearing defects.

Based on State of Indiana referral recommendations, parents/guardians will be notified by a referral letter if a concern is identified during the screening process. Further medical evaluation will be recommended and should be obtained.