09/02/2026
FCPS Screening Programs:
Hearing and Vision
Screening for vision and hearing is state-mandated and is conducted routinely for all students in kindergarten and grades 3, 7, and 10. Screening is also conducted for all students new to public school and for any student upon request, with parental permission. Parents should contact the school nurse to make such a request.
The school screening program is not a comprehensive exam–it is just a screen to detect possible hearing or vision deficits in children that may be affecting their academic success. If the screening test is positive, showing that the child may have a deficit, it is important that a complete exam be scheduled with a hearing or vision specialist to diagnose the problem and determine if treatment is needed.
If a child screens positive (indicating a possible problem) the parent will receive written documentation of the results and recommendations for what steps to take next to have the child professionally evaluated. This year’s screenings, at Carysbrook, will be on September 17, 2026.
