Health Screening
Fort Bend ISD will conduct the following health screening using certified screeners in accordance with guidelines from the Department of State Health Services.
Vision and Hearing
| Who Must Be Screened | When Screening Must Be Done |
|---|---|
|
4 years –old by September 1st Kindergarten students Other first time entrants |
Within 120 days of admission |
| 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th grade students |
Anytime within the school year (preferably within the first semester) |
Scoliosis Spinal Screening
| Who Must Be Screened | When Screening Must Be Done |
|---|---|
|
5th and 7th grade girls 8th grade boys |
Fall Smester Fall Semester |
Risk Assessment for Type 2 Diabetes (Acanthosis Nigricans)
| Who Must Be Screened | When Screening Must Be Done |
|---|---|
| 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th grade students |
Anytime within the school year (preferably within the first semester) |