School Policies

IMMUNIZATIONS

Before your child enters grades K-12, the state requires, in addition to a birth certificate, proof of the following immunizations:
4 Polio doses- 3rd one given after 4th birthday
5 DPT doses- 4th one after 4th birthday
2 Measles, Mumps, Rubella dose- after 1st birthday
Current TB Skin test-within 1 year.
3 Hepatitis B doses-to enter kindergarten as of 7-1-99.

Not only are these state requirements, but your child’s, and other children’s protection from certain diseases is dependent upon getting these immunizations. They may be obtained from your doctor or from clinics sponsored by the Riverside Neighborhood Health Center. For the dates of a clinic in your area contact them at 358-6000. The state requires that entering first grade students must have had a physical examination within the last 18 months. Proof of this is required before registering the student. Parents are urged to keep accurate health records from birth on. It is frequently necessary to research a child’s health history.