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Health Screenings

Health Screenings

Schools are required by Massachusetts General Law to provide health screenings for students (M.G.L. Chapter 71, Section 57 and 105 CMR 200.000) and follow up with the results of these screenings with families and referrals to primary health care providers as necessary.

SBIRT - Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment for Substance Use: This screening takes place in 7th and 9th grades. For more information see the Letter to Parents about SBIRT.

Vision and Hearing: Vision and hearing screening is done yearly in grades K through 5, and in grades 7 and 10. Parents will be notified of any problems that necessitate a medical follow-up. Vision and hearing screening is also offered to preschool students.

Postural Screening: The state of Massachusetts mandates that all students in grades 5 through 9 be screened for scoliosis. Your child's posture will be screened beginning in the fifth grade. Physician referrals will be made as needed.

Heights and Weights:  Heights and weights are measured and body mass index (BMI) is calculated on children in grades 1, 4, 7 and 10. 

 *Parents/guardians may waive any screening by submitting a written request to the school nurse.