SCOTLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS

The following screenings are provided for students at certain grade levels or schools. Students at any grade with evidence of problems related to hearing, vision, dental, communicable disease or related academics will be screened or re-screened upon request:

• Hearing - Students at any grade level with evidence of problems related to hearing will be screened upon request.  School audiologists oversee and provide follow-up for all failed hearing screenings.

• Vision - Vision is screened by trained school staff or trained volunteers on all students in grades 1 and 3.  Vision screenings are provided for kindergarteners if it is not documented on the kindergarten health assessment. Screenings are provided for students in other grade levels as referred by school staff. The school nurse is contacted if screening/ re-screening or follow-up assistance is needed.

• Communicable Disease- School personnel who observes symptoms of a possible communicable disease should contact the student's parent or guardian. School staff may consult with the school nurse regarding a suspected communicable condition. Follow-up is provided as needed.

Click on the link below to get information on Health Screening Programs in NC:

NC Program Manual-Health Screening Programs

Mass Screenings and Screenings Requested by Teachers:

Each school year, the Scotland County Schools School Nurse Health Team conducts hearing and vision screenings for students. The purpose of these screenings is to identify any possible issues that could be a deterrent to the student's educational performance. Should a student need additional testing, the school nurse will send a note home.

Opt-out option: If you do not wish for your child to participate in health screenings, you must notify your child's school in writing.