NOTICE TO THE PARENTS OF STUDENTS
ATTENDING JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Beginning Wednesday, February 22, 2023, the Jackson County School System will be conducting hearing, vision, and speech/language screenings for the following students:
1. All Pre-k and kindergarten students who were not screened during the preschool screening clinics.
2. All fourth grade students (hearing and vision).
3. All students transferring to the Jackson County School System from an out-of-state school.
4. All students with no record of a previous screening, including transfer students for whom records have not been received within two weeks of enrollment.
5. All students needing re-checks from a previous screening.
The purpose of this screening is to identify those students who may exhibit deficiencies in the above listed areas which may hinder their educational progress. Screenings will be conducted by the school nurses and certified, licensed speech therapists.