Shots Required for TK–12 and 7th Grade

Students Admitted at TK/K–12 Need Records of: 

• 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. ​Oral polio vaccine [OPV] doses given on or after April 1, 2016, do not count.)​ 
   
• Hepatitis B — 3 doses
  (Required at admission to any grade except 7th grade​) 
   
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) — 2 doses
  (Both given on or after 1st birthday) 
• Varice​lla​ (Chickenpox) — 2 doses 

The TK/K–12 immunization requirements apply to new admissions and transfers for all grades, including 7th grade, and students whose exemptions are no longer valid.​

Students Advancing to 7th Grade Need Records of:

• Tetanus, Diphth​eria​, 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)​

California schools are required to check immunization records for all new student admissions at transitional kindergarten (TK)/Kindergarten through 12th grade and all students advancing to 7th grade before entry. Parents must show their child’s Immunization Record as proof of immunization. 

The Colton Joint Unified School District school nurses screen students' hearing and vision annually per state law (Ed. Code 49455). 

Nurses screen students in Kindergarten, 2nd, 5th, and 8th grades.

Students in 11th grade are screened for hearing only. 

The screenings will include tests for visual acuity, including far and near vision. Color vision will be tested once and only in male pupils. 

Students will also undergo vision and hearing screening based on a referral from the classroom teacher and/or during the assessment for qualification for special education services. If a student is found with an issue during screening a letter of referral is sent home to be shared with the students health care provider. 

A parent/guardian may opt out a student of the hearing and/or vision screenings by submitting a written request to the school of attendance.