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Entrance Requirements
Physical examination completed between September 1 of the year your child is entering school and September 1 of the previous year.
Immunizations
DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus Toxoid and Pertussis)
Age 1-6 years - 4 doses, with one dose given on or after the fourth birthday, OR any 5 doses
Age 7 or Older - 3 doses of Td or a combination of DTP, DtaP, and Td.
Poliovirus Vaccine
Age 1 – 6 years - 3 doses, with one dose given on or after the 4th birthday, OR any 4 doses
Age 7 – 17 years - 3 doses, either OPV or IPV separately or in combination
Measles
2 doses of a measles containing vaccine. First dose given on or after the first birthday (if before first birthday reimmunization is required). Intervals between first and second measles/MMR/MR cannot be less than one month. Laboratory evidence of immunity is also acceptable.
Rubella
1 dose OR laboratory evidence of immunity. First dose given on or after the first birthday. (If before first birthday reimmunization is required).
Mumps
1 dose OR laboratory evidence of immunity. First dose given on or after the first birthday. (If before first birthday reimmunization is required).
Hepatitis B Virus Vaccine
3 doses (age 1- 15) or 2 doses Adult Formulation (age 11- 15) or laboratory evidence of immunity.
Varicella (Chicken Pox) Vaccine
1 dose given on or after their first birthday.
Mantoux Test (PPD)
Students from another state transferring into grades K-5 must provide proof of a PPD administered at age 4 or after. Students transferring from another state into grades 6-12 must provide proof of a PPD administered within the previous six months of admission. Students in all grades entering the Bernards Township School District from another country must provide proof of a PPD administered within the previous six months of admission.
Medication Policy
Bernards Township Public Schools Policy 5330 requires that any medication including over the counter medications (except Tylenol, if approved in writing on the emergency card) requires a completed Request to Administer Medication Form that contains the following information:
- Parental Permission
- Physician’s Order - Diagnosis, Medication, Dosage, Route, Time, Side Effects, Length of treatment, Activity restrictions
- Medication must be delivered in the original labeled bottle to the school nurse by parent/guardian. Students may not bring medications to school on their person or in his/her backpack.
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