Health Forms & Requirements

What are the required health forms for my child to attend?

HEALTH APPRAISAL & UP-TO-DATE IMMUNIZATIONS

The State of Michigan mandates that all of the following students at our school submit an up-to-date health appraisal and immunization record:

• Any children under 5 years of age (submitted each year until the student turns 5)
• Any elementary-aged children who are new to SSMS (must be submitted at the beginning of the school year)
• Any students entering 7th grade (this includes returning students)
• Any students of any age/grade whose health status changes significantly

Please note the required time frame for your child below:

For toddlers (1 year - 36 months): health appraisal must have been performed within the preceding 6 months.

For pre-schoolers (3 - 6 years old) and 7th graders: health appraisals must have been performed within the preceding year.

KINDERGARTEN ORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT

As of 2024-25 school year, all students enrolled as Kindergartners (CH5) will need to show proof of a Dental screening conducted by a Dentist, Dental Therapist, or Dental Hygienist. Families can use this Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment (KOHA) form 6067 OR have their Dentist fill out and sign the dental section in the medical health appraisal.

Do I have to submit these documents every year?

YES for toddlers, and pre-schoolers: health appraisals/ immunization records must be submitted each year.

For school-aged students (age 5 and older): parent must sign the form when enrolling in TADS that confirms that your child is in good health/no restrictions; that your child's immunizations are up to date; or that a waiver of immunizations is on file at school. 

For 7th grade: parents must submit a new health appraisal and up-to-date immunization record.

Please click here for a health appraisal to print or send to your pediatrician's office. Parents will complete the top portion and physicians will fill in the rest. It is imperative that the physician's signature and date/stamp are visible on the health appraisal.

What if I am choosing an alternative immunization schedule for my child?

You will need to make an appointment with the Kent County Health Department to receive a state-certified electronic waiver. As of 2023, the health department is no longer issuing a paper waiver to families, but rather directly logging this waiver into the MCIR system. It is your responsibility to schedule immunization waiver appointments to update your child's records each year that an immunization is required (infant - 5 years and 7th year).

What if I am choosing not to vaccinate my child?

As a school, we strongly urge parents to vaccinate their children for the health and safety of all. If you are choosing not to, you will need to make an appointment with the Kent County Health Department to receive a state-certified waiver. As of 2023, the health department is no longer issuing a paper waiver to families, but rather directly logging this waiver into the MCIR system. It is your responsibility to schedule immunization waiver appointments to update your child's records each year that an immunization is required (infant - 5 years and 7th year).

Kent County Health Department: 616.632.7200

MDHHS Immunization Waiver Policy

Please click on the links for more information from MDHHS about immunization and waiver requirements.

Required Childcare and Preschool Immunizations

Required School Age Immunizations

A Guide to Kent County Health Clinics

Non-medical Waiver Rule for Parents

Non-medical Waiver Key Points for Parents