Health Screenings
The following health screenings are conducted at all Newtown Public Schools based on the recommendations of the CT Department of Edcation..
- Vision Screening: Grades K, 1, 3, 4, and 5 by SPOT Vision Screener or Snellen chart
- Hearing Screening: Grades K, 1, 3, 4, and 5 by Puretone audiometer
- Scoliosis Screening: 5th & 7th grade girls and 9th grade boys by visual inspection
Students who have had a physical within the school year that included a vision, hearing or postural screening do not need to be retested.
Teachers can request screenings for students they suspect may have issues, and if results suggest further evaluation, the school will inform the parent/guardian. If the nurse cannot conduct a test, the parent/guardian will be notified. Parents/guardians wishing to opt out of screenings must inform the school nurse in writing each year.
Resources:
How to Know if Your Child Needs Glasses
What You Need to Know About School Hearing Screenings/
