Vision Screenings for 9th Graders

Vision screening programs in public schools are a means of detecting possible problems with a student’s visual health. School failure and negative life outcomes may result from undetected vision problems. It is estimated that one in four children of school age has a vision or hearing problem that has not been previously detected.

On March 26th and March 31st, the Department of School Health will be conducting vision screenings for all 9th graders. If your child has a suspected vision problem, we will notify you.

Parents that DO NOT want their child screened must send a letter to the school nurse stating that they do not want their child screened. Please send the “do not screen” letter/email to the school nurse within one week of receiving this notification.