Texas state mandated screening for vision, hearing, and Acanthosis Nigricans is done during the fall semester every year for grades 1, 3 and 5 and for new students to AISD. Pre K and Kinder are screened only for vision and hearing. 5th grade is also screened for scoliosis.

It is very important that the parents follow up as soon as possible on any referral sent home. A child can not learn to the best of his/her ability if he/she can not see or hear well. I want all of the Veda Knox family of students to be able to learn and succeed to the best of their ability. If you need help finding a doctor I will be glad to help you.

The Acanthosis Nigricans is a marker, that if present, means your child is at risk for type 2 diabetes in the future. It is very important to follow up this referral with doctor.  The doctor may order lab work as part of the diagnostic work up for your child and then advise you on what would be best for your child. Finding this marker gives you as a parent the opportunity to make changes for your child that will improve the health of your child.

Please click on either of the power point presentations below for frequently needed information.

A Visit with the Nurse in English

Una Visita con la Enfermera,

Lice

Listed below are a few of the topics covered in the Visit with the Nurse/ Una Vista con la Enfermera:

1. Health Resources

2. Medicine at school

3. Immunizations

4. When to keep your child at home

5. Screening in Texas schools

6. MRSA