State Mandated Screenings
The following screenings are required by the state of Texas; any problems identified will be reported to a parent/guardian.
Vision Screenings: Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 3rd grade, 5th grade, 7th grade, and students new to AISD
Hearing Screenings: Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 3rd grade, 5th grade, 7th grade, and students new to AISD
Spinal Screenings: Spinal screening is required for girls in 5th grade and 7th grade and for some girls ages 10 and 12. Spinal screening is required for boys in 8th grade and for some boys ages 13-14. Notification of this screening will be sent home in advance. If you prefer to have your student screened by your physician or wish to request an exemption please contact your school nurse.
Acanthosis Nigricans: 1st grade, 3rd grade, 5th grade, and 7th grade will be screened for Acanthosis Nigricans, a condition that signals high levels of insulin in the body. This screening is done by looking and feeling the skin on the back of the neck. If the first screening is positive, it will be followed by checking the student’s height, weight, and blood pressure. For more information go to the ANTES web site or contact your school nurse.
Students may also have vision or hearing screened at the request of their teacher or the Special Education department. Parents may request screening, simply call your school nurse or stop by the health room.