Immunizations All immunizations must meet Massachusetts minimum requirements and must be certified in writing by a licensed physician. State law requires the following immunizations of all children entering kindergarten in September 1998 or after:
… DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus) - 5 or more doses.
… DT - Booster every 10 years.
… Oral Polio - 4 or more doses, unless the third dose is given after the fourth birthday. Then three doses are sufficient.
… MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 doses. Only doses given after the first birthday are considered valid. At least one month should elapse between the first and second dose.
… Varicella vaccine or documentation of Chicken Pox for all students entering kindergarten.
… Hepatitis B vaccine series is required for all children.
… Exemption is possible for medical or religious reasons. See the school nurse for more information.
Lead Screening: Required for all students entering kindergarten.
Physical Examinations: All students entering as new students (including transfer and kindergarten) must have written proof of a physical exam by their private physician. An examination completed within the preceding year of the student's date of entry will be accepted.
Health History: A health update form is sent home at the beginning of each school year to students in grades 1-5. Parents are required to complete these forms to enable the school to keep health records current.