Health Office

Here is a link for facts about the most commonly used drugs. Learn what they are and how using drugs can affect your body and your mind.

https://teens.drugabuse.gov/teens/drug-facts

• Type One Diabetes Information
• Type Two Diabetes Information

Hearing and vision screenings are required at specific intervals and grade levels in California. During the high school years, only hearing screening is mandated, and that is in tenth/eleventh grade. All 10th grade students will have their hearing screened. The screenings will occur throughout the school year.

California schools are required to check immunization records for all new student admissions and all students advancing to 7th grade before entry. Parents must show their child's Immunization Record as proof of immunization. More info could be found here: https://www.shotsforschool.org/

Students Admitted at TK/K-12 Need: 

• Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, Tdap, or Td) — 5 doses
  (4 doses OK if one was given on or after 4th birthday. 3 doses OK if one was given on or after 7th birthday.)
  For 7th-12th graders, at least 1 dose of pertussis-containing vaccine is required on or after 7th birthday. 

• Polio (OPV or IPV) — 4 doses
  (3 doses OK if one was given on or after 4th birthday) 

• Hepatitis B — 3 doses
  (not required for 7th grade entry) 

• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) — 2 doses
  (Both given on or after 1st birthday) 

• Varicella (Chickenpox) - 2 doses

These immunization requirements also apply to students entering transitional kindergarten. 

Students Starting 7th Grade Need:

• Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) —1 dose
  (Whooping cough booster usually given at 11 years and up)

• Varicella (Chickenpox) — 2 doses
  (Usually given at ages 12 months and 4-6 years)

Additional school immunization requirements for 7th graders typically apply to students who:

• Previously had a valid personal beliefs exemption filed before 2016 upon entry between TK/Kindergarten and 6th grade, or 
• Are new admissions, including from out-of-state; applies to all grades.

If your child or family does not have medical insurance, below is a link to find out how a physician can enroll you in Medi-Cal, how to receive free health screenings, and family planning services.

https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/eligibility/Pages/Medi-Cal%20Eligibility%20Division.aspx

LA County residents have unique access to public health resources:

• Los Angeles County Department of Education (LACOE) Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for schools

• Los Angeles Department of Public Health Acute Communicable Disease (LACDPH) during business hours (M-F): 877-777- 5799.

• To report suspected outbreaks or other reportable diseases or conditions, contact the LACDPH Communicable Disease Reporting System: (888) 397-3993

Should you experience a psychiatric or medical emergency, please do not email us for help. Seek immediate assistance by calling 911. We are all in this together.

Here is information and games that teach about the importance of nutrition and physical activity. 

https://www.nutrition.gov/topics/nutrition-age/teens/tweens-and-teens

Here are several videos to learn how to keep yourself healthy by washing your hands the right way.

https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/videos.html