The Texas Department of State Health Services requires that students in designated grades who attend public, private or charter schools be screened for specific conditions that could impact their ability to learn or impact their heath and well being. The state-required screenings will be performed during the school year by a campus Nurse who has received training and certification to perform the screening.  Assistance is provided by the Sanger Lions Club for vision screening.

A screening is not a diagnostic test and can not identify the specific problem or suggest treatment options. A screening is a very simple test and can indicate if a student would benefit from further evaluation. Any potential problems or concerns identified during the screening will be reported to the parent/guardian and the student will be referred to a professional for further evaluation.

Vision and Hearing Screenings

Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 3rd grade, 5th grade, 7th grade

Type II Diabetes Risk Assessment (AN) Acanthosis Nigricans

1st grade, 3rd grade, 5th grade, 7th grade
Acanthosis Nigricans is a skin condition that signals high insulin levels in the body. It appears as a light brown or black, velvety, rough or thickened lesion on the surface of the skin. It can be found on the neck, armpits, and over the knuckles. Children who have the Acanthosis Nigricans marker on their skin may be at-risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes. The AN marker does not mean the student has diabetes. A student who is identified as having evidence of the marker will be referred to their health care provider for evaluation.

Postural or Spinal Screenings

In compliance with Health and Safety Code, Chapter 37, all children shall undergo screenings for abnormal spinal curvature in accordance with the following schedule:

Females will be screened twice, once at age 10 or the fall semester of their 5th grade year, and again at age 12 or the fall semester of their 7th grade year.

Males will be screened once at age 13/14 or the fall semester of their 8th grade year.

Parents of these students should receive a letter from the campus nurse with the screening dates scheduled at your child's campus at least two weeks prior to the screening date.