Parents of 7th graders in the fall of 2025:
PA school health law requires that all students MUST have the following vaccinations PRIOR to the first day of 7th grade or risk exclusion:
- 1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap)
- 1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV)
If your student has NOT had these vaccinations but is not due for a well visit, please call your health care providers office ASAP & request a nurse visit specifically for immunizations. These appointments are typically quicker to schedule & are often at no added cost to you. Other options to obtain these vaccinations include the Chester County Health Department Immunization Clinic, many area Urgent Care locations, or clinics within pharmacies. Please call ahead to make sure the needed vaccine serum is available prior to going.
Additionally, a dental examination is also state required for 7th grade. Dental examinations must be done within one year. Forms to be completed by your family dentist can be found on the TESD website under Student Health Services then loaded into the Power School parent portal under forms.
Parents of 6th graders in the fall of 2025:
PA school health law states that children entering 6th grade must have a physical examination completed within one year & on file in the nurse’s office. Please make appointments ASAP. If your student is age 11 or older, please request that MCV & Tdap vaccinations be given at that appointment. Forms to be completed by your health care practitioner can be found on the TESD website under Student Health Services.
All health information for students should be loaded to Power School via the parent portal. Look for the heading “Forms” on the left-hand side. If you are unable to load your report into Power School, it can be sent via email to coaryl@tesd.net.
Thank you for your help in getting all required health information to the nurse in a timely fashion.
