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Immunization/Health/Dental Info

Immunizations
Pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code and the California Code of Regulations, children must have a minimum number of immunizations before they can attend school. Verification of immunizations will be completed with written medical records from the child’s doctor or immunization clinic. To ensure a safe learning environment for all students, the Charter School follows and abides by the health standards set forth by the state of California. 

California schools are required to check immunization records for all new student admissions at transitional kindergarten (TK)/Kindergarten through 12th grade and all students advancing to 7th grade before entry. Parents must show their child’s Immunization Record as proof of immunization. Immunization Records must be on file in the school office prior to the start date. Any student who doesn’t have a current immunization record with the required immunizations on file by their first day of school will be excluded from attendance. Students entering 7th grade will not be able to attend school until proof of the Tdap is on record. 

Students Admitted at TK/K–12 Need Records of:

Polio (OPV or IPV) — 4 doses
3 doses are OK if one was given on or after 4th birthday.

Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, Tdap, or Td) — 5 doses
4 doses are OK if one was given on or after their  4th birthday. 3 doses are OK if one was given on or after 7th birthday. For 7th–12th graders, at least 1 dose of pertussis-containing vaccine is required on or after 7th birthday.

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) — 2 doses
Given on or after 1st birthday.

Hepatitis B — 3 doses
Required at admission to any grade except 7th grade.

Varicella (Chickenpox) — 2 doses
Usually given at ages 12 months and 4-6 years. The TK/K–12 immunization requirements apply to new admissions and transfers for all grades, including 7th grade, and students whose exemptions are no longer valid.

Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) —1 dose
Students advancing to 7th grade need a record of Tdap (Whooping Cough booster), usually is given at 11 years and up.
For more information on required immunizations, click HERE.
 
Click HERE for information on free immunizations from Butte County Public Health. 
 
Health  Examination
A child’s health has an important effect on their performance. A checkup of all students within 18 months prior to entry into first grade or within 90 days thereafter. (Health and Safety Code 124040, 124085). In lieu of the certification, the parent/guardian may submit a waiver on the form indicating that they do not want or are unable to obtain a health screening. If the waiver indicates that the parent/guardian was unable to obtain the services, the reasons should be included in the waiver. (Health and Safety Code 124085).
 
Oral Health Assessment 
Students in their first year in public school must submit proof of an oral health assessment or waiver. The assessment must be performed by a licensed or registered dental health professional, conducted the year prior to Kindergarten or by May 31st of your child’s Kindergarten year. 
 
Parents are required to keep dental and health information current. Please contact the school office with any changes and/or if you have questions about these requirements.