HEALTH SCREENINGS at Mariposa on February 9, 2021
Kindergarten, First, and Third Graders will be screened.
Kindergarten will have vision and hearing screenings
First grade will have height/weight , vision, and hearing screenings
Third grade will have height/weight and vision screenings
In accordance with Florida Statute 381.0056, St. Lucie Public Schools in cooperation with the St. Lucie County Health Department, will conduct health screening activities for selected student groups during the school year.The screenings will include:
- Height and Weight, which will include Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation for grades 1, 3 and 6
- Vision Screening for grade 3
- Vision and Hearing Screenings for grades K, 1, and 6
- Scoliosis Screenings for grade 6
In addition to these screening activities, your child will receive first aid and care in the event he/she is injured or becomes ill while at school.
You will be informed, in writing, if your child fails to meet any of the screening standards. You are encouraged to seek further professional assistance.
If you DO NOT want your child to participate in school health screenings PLEASE NOTIFY THE SCHOOL in writing and include your child’s name and grade.
