Health Screenings
In accordance with regulations set forth by the state of Massachusetts, all APS students will participate in the health screenings each school year. These screenings are performed by the school nurses and include hearing, vision, body mass index (BMI), postural, and SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral for Treatment). The school nurse will provide parents/guardians with specific information prior to beginning the screenings. Please reach out to your student's school nurse with any questions or concerns.
More information can be found on the Massachusetts Department of Public Health School Health Services website.
Health Screenings by Grade
Vision: Grades K-5, once in grades 6-8, once in grades 9-12
Hearing: Grades K-3, once in grades 6-8, once in grades 9-12
BMI: Grades 1, 4, 7 and 10
Postural: Grades 5-9
SBIRT: Once in a middle school grade, once in a high school grade