Health Screenings

Health Screenings fall under 105CMR 2000.00 Physical Examination of School Children.  The purpose of these screenings is to identify and take appropriate actions with respect to disabilities and medical conditions of school children as soon as possible.  The goal is to enable all children to obtain the fullest benefit of their educational opportunities.  School screenings are intended to supplement, not supplant, oversight of care by the student's primary care provider.

 

 

Postural Screening starts in 5th grade and will be done in the Fall. 

                                 

 

PosturalScreening      

 

    

In compliance with M.G.L. c.71, s.57 the Vinal School conducts an annual postural screening.  The purpose of this screening is to detect early signs of possible spinal problems and to provide regular monitoring of children during their varied growth spurts.  This screening procedure is not a diagnostic service but a program to identify young students who may need further medical evaluation.  
This screening will take place in the spring in the health room.  On the day of screening, girls area asked to bring or wear a bathing suit under their clothes.  If your child has any questionable findings, you will be notified and asked to take your child to their physician for follow-up.  When your child is under medical care for any postural deviations a medical note from their physician is required in order to update their school health record.  Parents will be notified in advance of the date of their child's screening.

 

Body Mass Index Screening for grades one and four are mandated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.  

If you do not want your child's BMI done at school please notify me in writing.