Yearly mass screening is done for the following age groups:
Kindergarten, Second and Fourth grades.
Other students are screened on an “as needed” basis for the following reasons: teacher or parent concern, referral for special education, or new to the school district. Parents may see the status of their child's most recent hearing and vision screening on School View.
Vouchers for free eye exams and glasses are available to those students in the Hastings School District who have a need and meet the qualifications. The requirements are listed on this link. Please contact your building nurse if you have questions.
The following screening tests are used in the Hastings School District. Visual Acuity is done for distance only.
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Grade Level
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Hearing Screening
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Observation and Visual Inspection
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Eye Muscle Balance
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Color Vision Screening
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Visual Acuity Screening
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Preschool
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Pure Tone Hearing Test
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Yes
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Corneal Light Reflection & Cross Cover
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N/A
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SPOT Vision Screener
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Kindergarten
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Pure Tone Hearing Test
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Yes
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Corneal Light Reflection & Cross Cover
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N/A
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HOTV
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1st
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Pure Tone Hearing Test
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Yes
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Corneal Light Reflection & Cross Cover
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N/A
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HOTV
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2nd
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Pure Tone Hearing Test
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Yes
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Corneal Light Reflection & Cross Cover
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Ishihara Color Vision Test
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Snellen or Sloan Vision Screening
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3rd
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Pure Tone Hearing Test
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Yes
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Corneal Light Reflection & Cross Cover
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N/A
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Snellen or Sloan Vision Screening
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4th – 12th
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Pure Tone Hearing Test
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Yes
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N/A
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N/A
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Snellen or Sloan Vision Screening
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*Students who are unable to identify letters need to be tested using either LEA or HOTV for visual acuity testing.
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