The State of Washington requires schools to perform vision and hearing screenings on an annual basis. The purpose of these screenings is to aid in the detection of school-age children who have or are at risk of developing vision/hearing disorders. Screening is required for grades K-3, 5 and 7. In addition, students with an IEP up for re-evaluation that year are also screened.

Why is it important to have your child's vision and hearing screened at school?

• To identify if your child has vision problems or might be at risk of vision problems
• Hearing is important for speech, language development, reading and learning
• A hearing screening can detect if your child needs further hearing testing
• Even if your child has passed a hearing screening previously, their hearing can change
• Hearing problems can be related to medical problems

How will I find out the result of my child's vision and hearing screening?

• If your child fails either screening, you will be informed of the test results and provided with referral paperwork by the school nurse.
• If you are not contacted, your child has passed both screenings.

What if I would like to opt-out?

If you'd prefer your child not be screened, please contact our school nurse.