Pre-K & Kindergarten Requirements

As your student enters pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, South Central requires the completion of the following forms before they attend school.

1. Medical Exam Form
   
   • To be completed by the parent and the primary care provider.
2. Parent Consent to Share Medical Information 
   • Located at the bottom of the medical exam form and allows the school nurse to share medical information with other school personnel and/or other healthcare providers. Only a signature is needed.
3. Immunization Record
   • 2024-2025 Immunization Requirements
   • Immunizations can be obtained from the healthcare provider, pharmacy, or the LaPorte County Health Department. If more resources are needed, contact the school nurse.
   • South Central requires parents/guardians to provide proof of immunizations for state-required vaccines within 20 days of enrollment to avoid exclusion from school.
   • Immunization Exemption Request Form
     • A medical exemption must include documentation from a physician.
4. Dental Examination History Form
   
   • To be completed by the student's dentist.
5. Children and Hoosiers Immunization Registry Program (CHIRP) Permission
   • This form is signed online via Harmony Family Access during registration.
   • Signing this form gives consent for the school nurse to enter immunization dates in the state registry.
   • Learn more about CHIRP

Please contact the school nurse if you have questions about any of these forms and/or requirements.