The following state-mandated screenings will be conducted. Any problems that are identified will be reported to a parent/guardian.
Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 3rd grade, 5th grade, 7th grade, and any student new to Texas schools
Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 3rd grade, 5th grade, 7th grade, and any student new to Texas schools
Notification of this screening will be sent home in advance. If you prefer to have your student screened by your physician, or wish to request an exemption, please contact your school nurse.
1st grade, 3rd grade, 5th grade, and 7th grade will be screened for acanthosis nigricans (AN).
Students may also have vision or hearing screened at the request of their teacher or the Special Education department. Parents may request screening at any time. Please contact your school nurse.
A student is exempt from the screening requirements if the tests conflict with the teachings and practices of a recognized church or religious denomination of which the student is an believer or a member. The student or minor student's parent, managing conservator, or guardian shall submit to the principal on or before the day of admission an affidavit stating the objections to screening. Each school nurse will submit an annual report on the screening results to the Director of Health Service. These reports are due in May of each school year and are then reported to the Texas Department of Health.