The Connecticut state statutes mandate that students be screened for potential barriers to education in the schools. The most common problems which can be detected and for which early intervention can be successful are vision, hearing and posture. The school nurse is responsible for conducting and overseeing these screenings in each school.
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Various health screenings take place in school and are performed according to the following schedule:
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Grade Level |
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Timing |
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| Vision |
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All Students: K, 1, 3-5 |
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Fall/Lion’s Club availability |
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| Hearing (Audiometic) |
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All students: K, 1, 3-5 |
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Fall |
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| Scoliosis (Postural) |
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Females: 5th and 7th grade
Males: 9th grade
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Spring |