General Information for Parents:

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The following items are needed to complete registration:

1. TWO of the twelve current documents listed below to prove residency: mortgage, rental receipt, lease (must have landlord's name, address and phone number), bill of sale for place of residence, auto registration, driver's license or voter registration, water, phone, gas, or electric bill (or deposit receipt), or social services papers with address.
2. Court placed documents, if applicable.
3. Birth certificate.
4. Immunization record.
5. Copy of most recent physical.
If you have any questions, call the Pupil Accounting Office, (313) 295-5741, -5742, - 5743.

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Emergency

 Procedures

   School closings due to inclement weather will be noted on cable TV (in Taylor, Comcast Channel 22 or WideOpenWest (WOW) Channel 15) and announced on TV Channels 2, 4, 7, and on radio stations WJR, CKLW, WWJ, WEXL, WCXI, WDIV and WNIC.
   Certain conditions (inclement weather, power failures, water main breaks, etc.) sometimes necessitate early dismissals. We ask that you instruct your children about what they should do if they arrive home and you are away.
    In the event of a tornado or other severe weather conditions, the district  has a program developed through the resources of the Office of Civil Defense which provides maximum safety for the children.

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Health

 Appraisals
 
(Physical Examinations)

   Prior to entry into the Taylor School District, a student must submit evidence of a completed physical examination.
   If a student is transferring to Taylor Schools from another school district, the parent MUST either:

    a) Submit a copy of a previous physical, or
    b) Submit a new health
         appraisal.
 
   The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) mandates that all students participating in interscholastic sports have an annual physical examination on file.

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 GROWTH

 AND

 DEVELOPMENT

 PROGRAMS

This year our school district will offer Growth and Development programs at the following grade levels:
Grade 5: A school nurse consultant will present a program focused on normal developmental changes associated with puberty, as well as special needs related to personal hygiene, nutrition and rest.
Grade 6: A school nurse consultant will present a program focused on the physiological changes of puberty, as well as the process of conception and pregnancy. The risks of sexually transmitted diseases and the importance of sexual abstinence are also discussed.
Grade 7: An abstinence based curriculum, "Healthy Sexuality," will be part of an exploratory class. The lessons teach skills necessary to resist sexual involvement and to develop a strong social support system. Some of the activities include parent involvement.

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Emergency

 Cards

   On the first day of school, your child will be given an emergency card to take home for completion.
It is important that both sides of  the yellow card be completed and returned the next day.
1. Correct phone numbers are vital. If numbers change during the course of the year, inform the school office immediately.
2. List two persons (include phone numbers) in the immediate area who are available during the school day in case the parent or guardian cannot be reached. These persons must have transportation. This is necessary in case of early dismissal, illness, or personal emergency.

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Medical

 Requirements

 Immunizations

   Michigan law mandates immuniza-tion rules and regulations in all Michigan school districts. According to state law, any child who does not have proof of all required immuni-zations or a waiver and who is entering the Taylor School District for the first time, may register at the Pupil Accounting Office but will not be allowed to enroll until proof of all required immunizations is provided at the school building.

Please Note: Appointment cards cannot be accepted as proof of immunizations!

Immunization requirements for children 4 to 6 years of age entering elementary school include:

1. Four doses of diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP) vaccine. If the last dose was received before the child's 4th birthday, an additional booster dose is needed.
2. Three doses of polio (OPV) vaccine. If the last dose was received before the child's 4th birthday, an additional booster is needed.
3. Two doses of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine at or after twelve months of age, at least one month apart with at least one of the doses on or after fifteen months of age.
4. Three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine. There must be 60 days between doses two and three. There also must be a total of four months between doses one and three.
5. One dose of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or written verification of having had chickenpox.

Immunization requirements for students over 7 years of age entering the Taylor School District and all 6th graders currently enrolled include:

1. Four doses of diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP) vaccine. A booster dose of DT is needed every ten years after completing initial series.
2. Three doses of polio (OPV) vaccine.
3. Two doses of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine at or after twelve months of age, at least one month apart with at least one of the doses on or after fifteen months of age.
4. Three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine. There must be 60 days between doses two and three. There also must be a total of four months between doses one and three.
5. One dose of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or written verification of having had chickenpox. If the child is 13 or older, two doses of the vaccine are required, 4 to 8 weeks apart.

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Notice To Parents:

Video & Photo Release Requested From Parents

The Taylor School District from time to time takes, or allows local media to take, still photos or videotape images of district events; these pictures often include students in our schools.

If, for any reason, a parent or guardian of a Taylor School District student does not want his or her child photographed or videotaped, the parent or guardian must send a note stating the specific request, including the name and grade of each child involved, the name of the child's school, and the name of the child's teacher (for elementary children) to the child's school. Address the request to the attention of the building principal.

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Medications
 
in the

Schools

If it is necessary for your child to take medication during school hours, the following procedure is necessary, as required by Michigan law.
1. The medication (either prescription or over-the-counter) must be brought to school in the current prescription- labeled container with the child's name, medication, dose, and time of administration.
2. A medical authorization form must be submitted to the school office each year.The forms are available in each school and must be completed by the physician and parent. Drug dosage, time interval for medication, and possible side effects or interactions must be stated. Secondary students may self-administer their medication; however, a doctor and a parent are still required to sign an authorization form. Controlled substances may not be self-administered.

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AIDS Programs

It is mandated by the State of Michigan that AIDS education be included in the curriculum. The Taylor School District is committed to providing sound educational programs, stressing age appropriateness and using guidance from the Michigan Department of Education and the Michigan Department of Public Health. All program material has also been reviewed and approved by our district's Health Advisory Committee.

Grade 6: A school nurse consultant will present a lesson which includes a discussion on the causes, transmission, and prevention of HIV/AIDS. Sexual abstinence is stressed throughout the program. The video "HIV/AIDS Answers for Young People" will also be shown.

Grade 7: An abstinence-only curriculum, "Healthy Sexuality," will be a part of a exploratory class. Information on sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, will be presented by a teacher certified in sexuality education.

Grade 9: An abstinence-based curriculum, "Safer Choices," will be presented by physical education teachers certified in sexuality education. Information on HIV/AIDS and other sexually
transmitted diseases, pregnancy, and high-risk behaviors will be presented. Abstinence will be stressed as the safest choice for students, but accurate information about other methods of protection also will be provided.
Grade 11: An abstinence-based lesson will be led by a certified HIV/AIDS prevention instructor. The program will include information on HIV/AIDS, high risk behaviors, and ways to protect yourself from HIV.

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Parents' Right to

 Preview Programs
 
Excluded From

 Instruction

   All programs related to AIDS, Growth and Development, and Hepatitis B instruction are available for parent preview at the Professional Resource Center, 11501 Beech Daly, Taylor. Call (734) 946-6584 for an appointment.
   Parents have the right to exclude their child from any of the above programs. If you DO NOT want your child to participate, please complete an exclusion letter and return it to the building principal the first day of your child's attendance at the school.

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Confidentiality

 of Medical

Information

By writing health problems on the emergency card, you are providing an annual update regarding your child's medical conditions. This information is shared with staff on a "need to know" basis. If you wish to keep medical information more confidential, contact your child's school office to obtain a Confidentiality Restricted Consent Form. Return the completed form to the school office in a sealed envelope addressed to the School Nurse Consultant.

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Communicable

 Diseases

Grades K-1: A school nurse consultant will present the program "Scrubby Bear." This program is based on a Michigan Department of Education unit on hand washing as a means to prevent communicable disease.

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