Seventh Grade Immunzation Requirements

If your child will be entering the 7th grade in the 2013-2014 school year, you will be receiving parent notification of required immunizations. Your child will need both a Tdap vaccine and second chickenpox vaccine. Your child will need proof (official TN Immunization Record, either from the Health Department or your child's physician) of immunizations by the first day of school. Seventh grade students who do not have the required immunizations documented on the TN Immunzation Record will be excluded until proof is given to the school. If you have any questions, please call:

Office of Coordinated School Health
(423) 434-4920

Over The Counter Medications

Many students may need an over-the-counter medication occasionally during the school day. Over-the-counter medications are permitted for use by students following the WCDE medication policy. However, the Office of Coordinated School Health wants to make parents aware that some students may overuse over-the-counter medication that is brought to school. Many students present to the school clinic wanting Tylenol, Tums, etc. at least 4 to 5 times per week. If your child requires over-the-counter medication 4 to 5 times per week, he/she should see their physician for possible causes. Prolonged use of these medications could lead to liver or kidney damage.

The Office of Coordinated School Health asks that you bring the smallest original container of the over-the-counter medication, along with the appropriate paperwork, that you wish for your child to have available to him/her while at school. You may need to be contacted again through the school year to provide additional medication, but you will be able to monitor your child's use of the medication. Also, your child's medication records are available to you at any time through the school nurse.