Hearing & Vision Screening

Hearing Screening

Hearing screening is provided each year for students in grades K, 1, and 6 at levels of 20 decibelsHL for frequencies 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz and 4000 Hz.  Vision screening is also conducted on the same day as hearing screening.  The screening procedures include:  

Pure Tone Audiometer  A test of hearing sensitivity wherein the student responds to tonal sounds presented through earphones.  

Vision Screening 

Good visual acuity is expressed as 20/20.

Vision screening is provided each year for students in grades K, 1, 3, and 6 to identify students who may have vision problems.  Hearing screening is also conducted on the same day as vision screening.  The screening tests include:  

Symbols  Be able to read a 20/30 acuity line on a distance chart  with either eye. 

Plus Lens  NOT BE ABLE to read a 20/30 acuity line on a distance chart with +2.25 lenses 

The parents of any children failing the screening, or requiring re-screening to pass are notified in writing. 

Vision and hearing screening at school are not medical examinations and should not be substituted for routine medical care.