7th Girls- Dec. 13/8th Boys- Dec. 14
Clifton Middle School will do spinal screenings on December 13th, 2021 for 7th grade girls and December 14h, 2021 for the 8th grade boys.
State law requires schools to screen students for spinal problems in 7th grade for girls and 8th grade for boys. Trained screeners will check your child for signs of spinal problems like scoliosis.
Catching a spinal problem early can make the treatment much easier. Not treating spinal problems can lead to serious health problems.
The screening is simple. Screeners will look at your child’s back while he or she stands and bends forward.
Important Recommendations:
∙ Girls should wear a sports bra or two-piece swimsuit top underneath their shirt on exam day.
∙ Students will be asked to remove their shirt for the screening.
∙ Boys and girls will be screened separately and one at a time.
The school will notify you if your child does not pass the screening.
This screening is not a medical exam. Your child still needs to see a doctor for checkups.
If you do not wish to have your child screened for religious reasons, you must submit an exemption to the school no later than December 10,, 2021.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Becky Henderson, RN
Sunshine Johnson, LVN
Clifton ISD School Nurse