HHSC Student Health Screening Information

Periodic screening programs are an integral part of the student health assessment and a state mandated requirement of the Indiana State Board of Health and Indiana State Board of Education. These programs are designed to detect children who deviate sufficiently from the established normal values and warrant further evaluation that could improve their physical and educational performance. Hamilton Heights School Corporation will conduct the following screenings

Hearing Screening:

All students in grade 1, grade 4, grade 7, and grade 10 shall have an audiometer test, or similar test, to determine hearing efficiency. Hearing screenings may also be conducted on any student who has transferred into the school corporation or is suspected of having hearing defects.

Vision Screening:

A vision test, using the modified clinical technique, is conducted for each student enrolled in grade 1. A visual acuity screening will be conducted for each student in grade 3, grade 5, and grade 8. Vision screenings may also be given to any student who has transferred into the school corporation or to any student suspected of having visual difficulties.