Vision, Hearing, and Spinal Screenings

Vision and Hearing - In TISD Pre-K students, elementary students, 7th grade students , 9th grade students and all students new to the state of Texas are screened each year for vision and hearing as mandated by the Texas Department of State Health Services. The parent/guardian will be notified if the screening results are not within normal limits after the 2nd screening.

Spinal - Students in 5th and 8th grades are screened for spinal problems as mandated by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Notice of the screening will be sent home with the students prior to the screening day. The female students are encouraged to wear bathing suits or halter tops under their regular school clothes on the day of the screening. The parent/guardian will be notified if the screening indicates a potential problem. Students can be exempt from the screening with a written request from the parent, but the parent must provide screening results from the child’s physician.