Health & Student Safety

In accordance with Maryland State law, all students must have had the State required vaccinations and health assessments to be able to attend school. These requirements are different according to the age of your child.

The State of Maryland may require different vaccinations, or at different intervals, from the vaccinations your child has received in other countries or US states. This may mean that he or she will require additional vaccinations. It is usually easier to have your doctor, in the country in which you are currently living, administer any required vaccinations and complete the physical exam before your move: Maryland State vaccination requirements. The State of Maryland allows exemptions from vaccinations based on religious belief or medical contra-indications.

If your child has an appointment to receive vaccinations in the 20 days after the start of school, the State of Maryland will allow your child to begin school.  Also, if your child has had the first of a series of vaccinations, they will be allowed to start school.

All forms may be downloaded, completed, scanned and submitted on the SNAP Health Portal.  If you have any questions or concerns, contact: nurse@rochambeau.org.

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We follow the policies established by the Maryland Department of Health and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services regarding communicable diseases and immunization requirements. Vaccinations may be obtained through the Montgomery County Immunization Program.  The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Academy of Pediatrics guide our nursing practice.

• We endeavour to limit students time away from class.

• If a student has a temperature of >100 °F or is vomiting, the parent or guardian is immediately contacted and asked to collect the student.
   
• We understand problems caused by work issues and long commute times, and will assist you as much as possible, but please avoid having your child remain in the infirmary for an entire school day. Please make alternative plans in advance for someone to take care of your child in case of illness.
   
• The Forest Road campus infirmary is generally staffed from 8:00-5:30pm.
   
• The Rollingwood campus infirmary is generally staffed from 8:00-4:00 or from 9:00-5:00pm.
   
• In case of illness, children should remain home until fever free and/or no longer vomiting for 24 hours.  Please consider both your child's needs and the welfare of other students.
   
• In order for prescription medication to be administered, the appropriate form must be signed by both a parent and a doctor. Prescribed medication kept in the clinic will accompany students on field trips.  Medication must be kept in its original container.
   
• Undesignated or “stock” Epinephrine auto injectors are kept on the school premises for emergency treatment of students with an unknown history or a severe allergic reaction. Please note that such undesignated auto injectors are not sent on field trips. 
   
• Students are not permitted to carry medication while at school without prior written authorization from their doctor and parents or guardian.
   
• A limited list of over-the-counter medications may be administered to students by the nurses with the prior consent of parents or guardians.
   
• We strongly encourage students and families to receive the yearly influenza vaccine.