IMMUNIZATION
Immunization is required for admission for all grades. All directives regarding immunization, issued annually by the State of California, shall be implemented. No student may be unconditionally admitted to school unless he or she has been immunized against poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and varicella for first admission to schools in California. In addition, Hepatitis B immunization is required for students entering Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten. All students entering Grade 7 are required to present documentation showing the dates when three doses of Hepatitis B and two doses of a measles-containing vaccine have been received. All students entering a California school for the first time must have a Mantoux tuberculosis test. Students entering Grade 5 are encouraged to have a physical examination which includes scoliosis screening. Students entering Grade 7 or 8 must show proof of a TDAP booster before starting school.
SCREENINGS
Students undergo required health screenings every two years (alternate classes each year). Vision, hearing and scoliosis screenings are required by the CA Dept. of Education for all schools, public and private. Screenings are done by a licensed health professional. They will notify you if there is a need to have a further medical examination.Archdiocesan policies regarding student pregnancy, abortion, HIV/AIDS universal precautions (and other subjects are available from the principal). St. Euphrasia School follows the policies stated in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles School Administrative Handbook (http://handbook.la- archdiocese.org/).
LICE
Students found to have evidence of lice are removed from the classroom and parents are notified.
