Hearing and Vision Screening
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.