Student Vaccinations
Vaccinations are an important part of school readiness which keeps children from spreading diseases that can make themselves and others sick. Colorado law requires students who attend public and private schools to be vaccinated against certain diseases a certain number of times. These required vaccines are:
- Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DtaP, Tdap)
- Hepatitis B
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
- Polio (IPV)
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Kindergarten students MUST receive their FINAL doses of DTaP, IPV, MMR & Varicella or provide one of the exemption options before the first day of school.
- Students entering 6th grade MUST receive one dose of Tdap (given after the 10th birthday) or provide one of the exemption options before the first day of school.
WHAT THE SCHOOL NEEDS FROM YOU
In order to avoid lost learning time, please complete one of the below options to make sure your student is allowed to attend school:
- Provide a complete record of up to date vaccinations to the school
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- Provide a Certificate of Medical Exemption SIGNED BY AN APPROVED MEDICAL PROVIDER
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- Provide proof you have completed the online exemption module in order to receive a Non-Medical Exemption (Must be done EVERY year)
- Do NOT complete this on a phone, please use a desktop computer.
- The school will provide you with access to a computer if needed.
- Please print the certificate of completion or email a full screenshot.
- These expire every year on June 30th and must be completed every year.
School Exclusions
If we do not have the required immunization information for your child by the first day of school:
- We will call you and send home a notice, giving you 30 days to complete one of the above options.
- If we do not receive anything from you within 30 days, we will call you and send home a school exclusion notice with a deadline date.
- If we do not receive anything from you by the deadline date, your child will be excluded from school until we receive either a complete record, an appointment date, or an exemption.
If there is a vaccine-preventable illness or outbreak within the school district and your student is not vaccinated against the specific illness, they may be required by law to remain home from school. Depending on the illness this time period can be 21 days or more, even if a certificate of exemption is on file.
Questions
If you have questions about vaccinations or if you need help with medical transportation, or finding free or low-cost vaccines, please go to COVax4Kids.org or contact the District Nurse.