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6TT • FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2016 EXTRA ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE TRI-LAKES EDITION OF THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
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recent documentation from any therapists or specialists prior to the students begin- ning a new school year. Do- ing so facilitates the process of setting up procedures within the school while en- suring that children have what they need to excel in the classroom. All parents may want to ask doctors to provide copies of medical and immunization records so that schools will have the most recent copies on file.
Parents should schedule eye examinations well in advance of the first day of school so they have ample time to fill new lens pre- scriptions for youngsters before school begins. This ensures that kids won’t be starting off on the wrong foot because of vision prob- lems that could already have been addressed.
Parents of adolescents or students on the verge of ad- olescence may want to ad- dress the subject of bodily changes before the school year begins anew. Address which changes can be ex- pected, including the start of menstruation for girls. This will help children better un- derstand what is happening when they witness changes in themselves and their fel- low classmates and will give them a chance to receive accurate information rather than gossip from their peers.
Getting your child’s vision checked ensures they have the proper tools for successful learning in the classroom.
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Scheduling a doctor visit to get your child a checkup is a must for your back-to-school to-do list.
Keep in mind that health screenings conducted in advance of the school year may not preclude students from school-sponsored screenings. Schools may offer their own vision and
hearing screenings and may take physical measurements to ensure that students are growing on schedules in line with normal development.
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