Spinal Screening

The Lovelady Independent School District will be conducting spinal screening on Tuesday, March 25 through April 3. 2015. The purpose of a spinal screening is to detect the signs of abnormal curves of the spine at their earliest stages so that the need for treatment can be determined.

The procedure for screening is simple. Screeners who have been specially trained, like myself will look at your child's back while he/she stands with feet apart and bends forward. This examination will take place during PE or Sports Athletics class. The boys and girls will be screened separately and individually.

According to law all children in grades 6 and 9 are required to be screened. If, for religious reasons you do not wish to have your child screened, you are to submit an Affidavit of Exemption to the office no later than March 23.