In-School Vision and Hearing Screenings
Updated: 4.25.12
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health vision and hearing technicians and school nurses conduct mandated vision and hearing screenings in public schools for children in preschool, kindergarten, first and eighth grades, and for students new to Anne Arundel County schools. Special education students receiving speech therapy may also be recommended for screening. Department vision and hearing technicians also administer vision and hearing screenings at private schools, nurseries and day care programs to ensure that the appropriate children are screened.
Children who wear glasses should bring them to school on the day of the screening.
Students in the following schools and programs will be screened in April and May:
| April 25 and 26 | Brock Bridge Elementary, Mills-Parole Elementary |
| April 26 and 27 | Harundale Presbyterian Weekday School |
| April 27 | Antioch Christian School, Arnold Christian Academy, Linthicum Heights United Methodist Church Preschool, Magothy Cooperative Preschool and Kindergarten |
| April 30 | Odenton Christian School |
| May 1 and 2 | Naval Academy Primary School, Quarterfield Elementary |
| May 7 and 8 | Faith Baptist Child Development Center |
| May 8 and 9 | Monsignor Slade Catholic School |
| May 9 and 10 | Severna Park United Methodist Church Nursery School |
| May 14 and 15 | Bay Country Children’s Learning Center |
| May 16 and 17 | West Meade Early Education Center |
| May 17 and 18 | The Young School |
| May 18 | Newbury School |
Children are screened in order to detect vision or hearing problems that may impair a child's ability to perform successfully in school. If a potential deficiency is detected, a letter is sent to the parents informing them of the results. The parents are advised to contact the child's doctor for further testing and advice.
For more information on the School Vision and Hearing Program, call Kim Roussey, vision and hearing technician supervisor, at 410-222-6838.