Health Services
Welcome & Overview
- Health Assessment
- Immunization Requirements - Rising 7th & 12th Grade Students
- Immunization Status
- Nurses & First Responders - Extra Curricular Activities
- Requirements for School Entry
Health Assessment
Effective July 1, 2016 - all students who are enrolling in a public school in N.C. for the first time must present a health assessment within 30 days of enrollment. This applies to all students in grades Kindergarten - 12.
All health assessments must be completed by a licensed health care provider on this form.
Immunization Requirements - Rising 7th & 12th Grade Students
The State of North Carolina has additional immunization requirements for students entering 7th and 12th grade.
Seventh graders will need a meningococcal and Tdap vaccine.
Twelfth graders will need a meningococcal booster vaccine.
The Franklin County Health Department will be hosting three after hours adolescent vaccination events prior to the deadline. Additional information regarding these events can be found here or by contacting your school nurse.
You can also contact your student’s physician to schedule an appointment for these vaccinations prior to the start of the 2023-2024 school year.
Documentation of the student’s vaccination must be provided to the student’s school within 30 days of the start of the school year.
If you have any questions about your student’s immunization status, please email your student’s school nurse.
Immunization Status
In the event of an outbreak of a vaccine preventable disease - Students who have not provided proof of full vaccination due to medical exemption or religious beliefs for all state required vaccine preventable illnesses (Measles, Pertussis, Mumps, etc.) will be excluded from school based upon recommendations from the local Health Department and the CDC.
Nurses & First Responders - Extra Curricular Activities
Nurses and First Responders are typically available during school hours to assist with student health needs. It is the parent's responsibility to communicate health needs to the coordinator of any sports or other extracurricular activities that occur outside of the school day. Parents should also ensure that students have access to any emergency medications that are required outside of school hours.
Requirements for School Entry
Immunizations
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5 doses of Dtap
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4 doses of Polio
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2 doses of MMR
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3 doses of Hepatitis B
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2 doses of Varicella
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4 doses of Pneumococcal
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1 booster dose of Tdap required for seventh graders
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1 Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) for seventh graders
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1 booster dose of Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) for all twelfth graders
**Effective 2020-2021 school year
Forms
Allergy Management Form (Epi-Pen order)
Diet Order form for Students with Unique Mealtime Needs
Elementary School Medication Authorization Form
Health History Form
Middle & High School Medication Authorization Form
Over the Counter Medication Form (Grades 6-12)
Return to School Following Surgery or Extended Illness (Physician Authorization Form)
Specialized Healthcare Procedures Form
Student Medical Absence Form
Helpful Links
Staff
Name | Title | Location | Phone | |
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Sandy Cabe | School Nurse | FES, LOMES | sandycabe@fcschools.net | 919-494-2479/919-554-0667 |
Emily Grissom | School Nurse | CCMS, TLMS | emilygrissom@fcschools.net | 919-554-4848/919-496-1855 |
Jessica Huffman | School Nurse Support | Varies | jessicahuffman@fcschools.net | |
Marla King | School Nurse | EBES, LMES | marlaking@fcschools.net | 919-853-2347 / 919-556-5250 |
Tammy Perry | School Nurse | BHS | tammyperry@fcschools.net | 919-496-3975 |
Lisa Pursell-Morris | Lead Nurse | West River Rd. Annex | lisamorris@fcschools.net | 919-496-2457 |
Taylor McGlothlin | School Nurse | BES, BMS | taylormcglothlin@fcschools.net | 919-496-4015 / 919-496-7700 |
Lin Kirk | School Nurse | LES, LHS | lindakirk@fcschools.net | 919-496-3676 / 919-496-3725 |
Dawn Lindley | School Nurse | ECHS, YES | dawnlindley@fcschools.net | 252-738-3649; 919-556-5250 |
Kelly Young | School Nurse | RES, FMS | kellyyoung@fcschools.net | 919-496-7377, 919-494-2971 |
Rachel Gilliam | School Nurse | FHS | rachelgilliam@fcschools.net | 919-494-2332 |