All students must meet the immunization requirements. Contact your nurse if your child has a bonafide religious objection or a permanent or temporary medical contraindication documented by your primary care provider, or have a signed exemption form to be enrolled in Garrett County Public Schools. Your child's school nurse will be able to answer any questions you might have.

Pre-Kindergarten (3 Year Old and 4 Year Old):

4 dtap
3 Polio
3 Hepatitis B
1 MMR
1 Hib
1 Prevnar
1 dose of Varicella or History of Chickenpox
Must have a second dose of MMR and Varicella by age 5 to remain in school)

Kindergarten:

4 Dtap
3 Polio
3 Hepatitis B
2 MMR
2 Varicella or documented history of chickenpox

7th Grade-12th Grade:

1 Tdap *
1 Meningococcal *

* Please note that these two immunizations must be obtained prior to entering 7th grade in addition to the minimum vaccination requirements for entering Maryland Public Schools.

Immunization Requirements

Immunization Certificate (896)

Medications
In general, the administration of medication to students while they are in schools is discouraged. If a student must have medication while in school, treatment schedules which allow doses to be given at times other than during the school hours are preferred and encouraged. The medication must be provided to the school by the parent/guardian in the original container. The medication administration form must be completed and signed by the parent/guardian and the prescribing health care provider. This includes any prescription medications and over-the-counter medications. Inhalers for asthma, insulin for diabetes, and auto-injectors with epinephrine for severe allergic reactions are all considered EMERGENCY MEDICATIONS. These medications can be carried and self-administered by the student when appropriate and with authorization from the prescriber, parent, and school nurse.

Medication Administration Form

Vision/Hearing
Vision and hearing screenings are routinely provided for all students in grades Pre-K, K, 1st and 8th. Screening is also provided for new students and by those referred to by a teacher or a parent/guardian. If your child should show abnormal results, a letter of notification will be sent home with referral recommendations.

Health Emergencies
In the case of an emergency at school, the parents or guardian will be notified. If the parent/guardian cannot be reached, the emergency contact will be notified. Be sure to provide accurate and updated contact information. Changes/updates can be made by emailing or calling the school. If an emergency situation should arise and emergency medical services are needed, 911 will be called. Any and all measures will be taken to support the health and safety of the students.

Please notify the school nurse immediately of any medical conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, seizures or life threatening allergies such as peanuts, other foods, insect bites or medications, which may cause an emergency situation with your child. Please provide the EpiPen and/or inhaler if ordered. The school nurse will work with you to develop a Health Care Plan to meet your child's health needs.

When your child is sick……

School attendance is important, but there are times when your child may need to stay at home. The following are guidelines that may help with making this decision should it become necessary.

Sore throat; unable to swallow with swollen, painful neck glands
Chills
Measured temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher
Headache plus one other symptom
Earache
Rash, unexplained
Flushed face, especially cheeks
Runny nose with thick white or greenish mucous
Severe cough, persistent enough to be disruptive or that causes vomiting
Diarrhea
Vomiting: 2 episodes in 24hrs. (If sick through the night, stay home.)
Reddened eye/s with discharge (pus)
Asthmatics who: Have a respiratory infection, fever over 100 degrees, wheezing or coughing that does not get better one hour after taking medication, weakness or fatigue that makes daily activities difficult, or breathing difficulty.

Please feel free to consult the nurse by phone or email in the morning if you are unsure about keeping your child home.

Crellin Elementary