Summit School Sets Birth to Six Screening
Summit School Sets
Birth to Six Screening
Patrons of the Summit School District who have young children should be aware that the school officials have scheduled the birth to six screenings for Tuesday, September 17, at the Hope Lutheran Church in Summit.
Children ages birth to three will not have scheduled screening times, however, any parent or guardian of children in that age group who have concerns can call the school for appointments. If a child in that age group was screened last year, they do not need to be screened this year, unless concerns are noted.
Children ages three to six who are not already in kindergarten have scheduled screening times that were mailed to the families.
The screenings will survey a child’s development level in areas of gross motor, fine motor, concepts and communication skills. The purpose of the screening is to determine if any intervention is necessary before the child enrolls in school. If any child needs special education assistance, further evaluation will be recommended.
Parents or guardians who take their children to the screening will be given the results immediately. They are also to have a copy of the child’s birth certificate and child’s immunization record with them at the screening. That will be reviewed and recommendations for updates made. Children who are not current on their immunizations cannot be admitted to the school enrollment, in compliance with the state laws.
For more information or to schedule a screening, call Nancy at the Summit School, (605) 398-6211.
