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Hearing/Vision and Acanthosis Nigricans Screening
Texas mandates that students who are new to a school or in certain grade levels be screened for hearing and vision concerns. Great Hearts Invictus has started screenings for K, 1st, 3rd, 5th, &7th grade students who fit the criteria for screening as well as new students enrolled this year. Students should be sure to bring their glasses and any hearing devices with them on their grades screening date. Please be sure glasses are clean and ears have been cleaned and clear of wax buildup. Our goal is to get the best possible and most accurate screening.
If your child does not pass the first screening, a second screening will be conducted approximately two weeks after the initial screening. Any significant findings on your child's screening results will be sent home shortly afterward with a referral to a Specialist.
The school nurse will also be conducting the state mandated Acanthosis Nigricans screenings for 5th girls & 7th graders on their screening date as well. This screening entails a simply look at the back of the neck to check for any pigmentation or skin changes that may be indicative of pre-diabetes. Should these be present, additional data such as height, weight, BMI, and blood pressure will be checked. Any significant findings will also be sent home shortly afterward with a referral to your doctor for further assessment.
Questions or concerns about the screenings can be sent to Nurse Leeseberg for further explanation.
Spinal Screening Day
Great Hearts Invictus will do spinal screenings on October 4-6, 2022, for 5th grade girls. October 11-12, 2022, for 7th grade boys and girls.
Girls at age 10 and 12 will be screened on this date (or fall semester of grade 5 & 7).
Boys will be screened one time at age 13 or 14 (or fall semester of grade 8).
The school Nurse will check your child for signs of spinal problems like scoliosis. Catching a spinal problem early can make the treatment much easier. Not treating spinal problems can lead to serious health problems. The screening is simple. School Nurse will look at your child’s back while he or she stands and bends forward. If your child does not pass the screening, you will be notified via a letter that will tell you how to follow up with a doctor.
Important Reminders:
- If your student is taking PE this semester, the screening will be done during PE.
- If your student is not in PE this semester, he/she should bring shorts to school for the exam.
- Girls should wear or bring a sports bra or bathing suit top on the day of the exam.
- Boys and girls will be screened separately and one at a time.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please call Nurse Leeseberg: 210-899-1118 ext 144.
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