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  • IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT FOR RISING SENIORS

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    Rising Seniors - Meningococcal Booster Vaccine

    North Carolina law now requires all rising 12th graders get a Meningococcal (meningitis) vaccine booster before starting 12th grade. Parents will need to provide a copy of their child’s immunization record showing proof of the meningococcal vaccine before the first day of school in August. Don’t wait, vaccinate! 

    The Meningococcal vaccine protects against four types of meningococcal disease, which can cause blood infections and meningitis. Meningitis is an infection of the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. 

    Families should: 

    • Talk to your child's doctor to find out if your child needs a meningococcal vaccine. 
    • Make sure your rising high school senior gets their meningococcal vaccine booster before starting 12th grade. 
    • Get a copy of your child's immunization record to provide to the school. 
    • Make sure your child is up to date on all their vaccines and their yearly checkup. 

    More information can be found on the Wake Gov website. 

  • Health Requirements

    Parents or guardians are encouraged to provide proof of health assessment and/or immunizations to the school on or before the child's first day of attendance.

    North Carolina Health Assessment

    State law requires that every child entering public schools in North Carolina for the first time receive a health assessment. The assessment must occur within 12 months prior to entering school. Parents or guardians are encouraged to provide a North Carolina Health Assessment Transmittal Form completed by a medical provider to the school on or before the child's first day of attendance. 

    In accordance with state law, at the end of the 30th calendar day from the first day of attendance, any child without proof of a NC health assessment and/or immunizations shall be prohibited from attending school until the required proof is provided. Appointment cards can not be accepted as proof of immunization.

    Immunizations

    North Carolina General Statutes (G.S. 130A-155) requires immunizations for every child attending public school in this state. Parent(s), guardian(s) or person in loco parentis are responsible for ensuring that their child(ren) receives required North Carolina immunizations and must present proof of immunizations at the time of enrollment for the minimum requirements as specified in the law. NC K-12 Immunization Requirements

    In accordance with state law, at the end of the 30th calendar day from the first day of attendance, any child without proof of a NC health assessment and/or immunizations shall be prohibited from attending school until the required proof is provided. 

    Appointment cards can not be accepted as proof of immunization.

    When Immunizations are "In Process"

    Children who have begun a series of immunizations, but have not completed the series due to the need to meet minimum intervals between doses, are considered “in process” and may attend school. An appointment card containing the next immunization date should be presented to the school as proof of “In Process” immunization. Any child without proof of their next scheduled immunization appointment or who does not attend their next scheduled appointment shall be prohibited from attending school until the required proof is provided.