Updating Immunizations for 6th graders

There are shots 6th graders must have to start middle school just as certain shots are required for a child to start Kindergarten. You may already have these, but it certainly is worth a check so your child doesn't get stuck at home at the start of the 2010-2011 school year! By the way, Rockdale County Schools will start Thursday, July 29th. CLICK HERE to see the immunization flyer for parents and CLICK HERE for the RCPS School Calendar for 2010-2011.

Avoid the rush! Get these early! If you have questions about hwo to get shots for children who aren't insured, feel free to call me at Hightower (770-388-0751).

The info on the flyer states:


ALL CHILDREN ENTERING 6TH GRADE (ON OR AFTER July 1, 2007) ARE
REQUIRED TO MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Have two doses of Measles vaccine, two doses of Mumps vaccine and one
dose of Rubella vaccine or laboratory proof of immunity against Measles,
Mumps and Rubella

2. Have two doses of Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine or documentation of disease
or laboratory proof of immunity. At the time your child entered school only
one dose of this vaccine was required. If your child has a certificate marked
“Complete for School”, he/she may need to obtain the 2nd dose of varicella
vaccine and will need to submit documentation of meeting the requirement
on the Georgia Certificate of Immunization upon entry to school

3. Contact your health care provider to receive any needed vaccinations and to
obtain the Georgia Certificate of Immunization (Form 3231)

Events for Soon-To-Be 6th Graders!

Middle School Orientation for Students
CMS: Tues., May 4th
DMS, EMS & MMS: Wed., May 5th

These trips happen during the school day and are completely free of charge. All students received permissions slips to take home. If you didn't get one, call Ms. Perry@ Hightower. We'll be back at HTE around 11:00 and will have a sack lunch in the cafeteria. Most of our students will attend CMS, but there are several zoned for MMS and a few for EMS. All students can attend the field trip to CMS so they don’t feel left out.

Parent Programs
Conyers Middle School - Tuesday, May 11th, 6:00-7:00 pm
Davis Middle School - Wednesday, May 5th, 6:30-7:30 pm
Edwards Middle School - Tuesday, May 4th, 6:30 pm
Memorial Middle School – Thursday, May 13th, 6:30pm

Questions? Call Alicia Perry, School Counselor @ Hightower Trail (770-388-0751)