Family Handbook

Policies

• Abuse Prevention Policy

• Basic Care Medication Form

• Bullying Prevention Policy

• Child Find Policy

• COVID-19 Response & Mitigation Policies

• Emergency Response & Mitigation Policies

• Facilities Use Policy

• Family Resources Policy

• Home & Hospital Learning Policy

• Leave of Absence Policy

• Meal Charge Policy

• Preventing and Addressing Student on Student Acts of Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment and Dating Violence

• Student Cell Phone Policy

• Walk Home Waiver

• Local Wellness Policy

Lead Testing

• Lead Testing Results FY20 (Takoma)

Health Profile for School Year 2019-20

• View Health Profile for School Year 2019-20

Student Vaccine Requirements

It is the goal of this school and the District of Columbia to keep all students healthy while in school. In an effort to protect the health and wellness of all students, District of Columbia law requires all students in the District to provide their schools with up to date immunization documentation or proof of medical or religious exemption in order to attend school (DC Official Code § 38–501 et seq.).

At the beginning of next school year, all students must present proper immunization documentation in order to attend school. If a student is discovered to not have received their proper immunizations, Breakthrough will issue a warning letter stating they will have 20 school days to present the proper immunization documentation to the school (DC Official Code § 38–505). If the proper immunization documentation is not presented to Breakthrough within the 20-school day period, the student will be removed from school and will receive an “unexcused absence” each day they are out of school. Once the proper immunization documentation is presented to Breakthrough, the student will be allowed to return and the missed days will be changed to “excused absences.”

DC Health immunization requirements are based on a student’s age. If you are not sure if your student’s immunization records on file are complete, please contact Nurse Emunah. You may also contact your primary health provider or make an appointment for your student to receive their annual wellness visit. During the wellness visit, ensure the health provider completes the Universal Health Certificate or provides you with appropriate proof of immunization or medical exemption. You will need to give this immunization documentation to Breakthrough.

This policy will protect the health of all students. In order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as measles, it is vital that all students are fully immunized before entering school. Immunizations are the best defense against some of the most common and sometimes deadly infectious diseases. This policy will help prevent an outbreak among unimmunized children and adults, similar to those that have occurred in other communities.

If you need assistance in finding a health provider or immunization location near you, please let us know or consult this list of providers. If you do not have health insurance or need a healthcare provider, please refer to DC Health Link or contact the Citywide Call Center by dialing 3-1-1.  If you have other questions or would like more information, please contact Nurse Emunah.