Annual Health Screenings are coming up on Tuesday, November 10th. The State of Texas, through the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), requires all public, private, and charter schools to conduct specific health screenings to ensure compliance with state requirements. Please note that these screenings are a separate state requirement from the Immunization Audit we recently communicated to families.
Click here for an overview of the screenings required at each grade level.
Which Screenings Are Required?
Not every grade level is screened annually. Below is a breakdown of the mandatory screenings:
Required Screenings by Grade Level
| Grade Level | Required Screenings |
| Kindergarten | Vision & Hearing |
| 1st, 3rd, 5th, & 7th | Vision, Hearing, and Diabetes / Acanthosis Nigricans (AN) |
| 5th & 7th Females | Spinal Screening (See clothing requirement below) |
| 8th Males | Spinal Screening |
| New Students (Grades 2–12) | Vision & Hearing (New 8th-grade males also receive Spinal Screening) |
Special Attire Notice: 5th & 7th Grade Girls
All 5th and 7th grade female students must wear an appropriate garment under their school uniform on screening day.
Acceptable under-uniform garments include:
Sports bra
Tube top or halter top
Top from a two-piece swimsuit
Please help us prepare by ensuring your daughter wears one of these appropriate options on the screening day.
What to Expect & Day-Of Reminders
Attendance: Please make every effort to have your child at school on Tuesday, November 10th.
Glasses & Contacts: If your child uses corrective lenses, please ensure they wear or bring them to school.
Process: Screenings take approximately five minutes per student. A GCA staff member will be present during all screenings.
Option to Screen with Your Family Doctor
If you prefer to have your child’s screening completed by your pediatrician or family doctor instead of at school:
Notify us: Send an email to medical@gcafrisco.org to notify us that your student will be screened by your physician before Thursday, November 5th.
Submit records: Provide completed documentation from your doctor no later than January 1st. The documentation may be turned in to the receptionist at your student’s respective campus or emailed to medical@gcafrisco.org.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to care for our students. We are grateful for our GCA families and the opportunity to serve your children each day!
