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Kindergarten (Requirements For K-6)
Four + DTaP (Number of doses depends upon age given)
Four + IPV (Number of doses depends upon age given)
Three Hepatitis B
Two doses of Measles vaccine, two doses of Mumps vaccine, and one dose of Rubella vaccine or Two doses of the combined MMR [Or documented history of disease or serology]
Two Hepatitis A [Hepatitis A (Required if born on or after 01/01/2006] Two doses of Varicella vaccine [Or documented history of disease or serology]
Rising 7th Grade Immunization Requirements
All new entrants to grades 8-12 who are entering into a Georgia school for the first time or entering after having been absent from a Georgia school for more than 12 months (one school year) will be required to have:
1 dose of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) Vaccine (and)
1 dose of Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine
Please Note: These changes only affect rising 7th graders, and students who are considered “new entrants” for grades 8-12.
New 11th Grade Immunization Requirements
Georgia’s immunization requirements for students entering or transferring into the 11th grade have been revised to align with the current recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
Effective July 1, 2021, all students who are new entrants or transfers into a Georgia school in the 11th grade, will require proof of a booster dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine, unless their first dose was received on or after their 16th birthday.
Additional Requirements
• Certificates must be signed by a physician licensed in GA or a public health official. A stamp of a physician’s signature is permissible when cosigned by an office staff member.
• Certificates must have a printed, typed, or stamped name and address of the physician, health department, or Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions and Services (GRITS) official issuing the certificate.
• Certificates must have a complete date of issue with the month, day, and year.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parents/guardians are encouraged to contact the school to arrange a parent-teacher conference when they would like more information about their child’s performance at school. Teachers are not available for parent- teacher conferences during instructional time. Parents/guardians who request a classroom observation or a teacher conference shall provide at least 24 hours advance notice. Parents/guardians are encouraged to utilize the scheduled teacher conference day to address student issues.
Requesting Classroom Assignment For Multiple
Birth Siblings
If your children are multiple birth siblings (e.g., twins, triplets, etc.) assigned to the same grade and campus, you may request that they be placed either in the same classroom or in separate classrooms. Your written request must be submitted no later than the 14th day after the enrollment of your children.
Use Of District Technology
The Atlanta Board of Education recognizes that electronic media, including the internet and email, enhance the quality and delivery of instruction in our schools by providing access to unique resources and opportunities for collaborative work. Any electronic activity conducted by employees, students, or other persons via the APS network or using APS computer resources, hardware, or software is subject to inspection and monitoring. There should not be any expectation of privacy. Use of electronic systems shall be in support of and consistent with the vision, mission, and goals established by the Atlanta Board of Education and for the purpose of instructional and administrative support. The use of electronic technology is a privilege that may be revoked at any time. For more information, visit www.atlantapublicschools.us and review the Student Code of Conduct, Regulation JCDA-(R)(1), as well as Board Policy IFBG, Internet Acceptable Use.
Textbooks And Instructional Materials
APS provides the most appropriate instructional resources available
and uses a rigorous selection process to ensure our textbooks and educational materials meet our goals. Please refer to Policy IFAA
for more information. Instructional resources may include textbooks, software, online materials and programs, workbooks, and specialized formats, e.g., Braille, audio, digital, large print, or other versions. All instructional resources are aligned with the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards and other standards for our course offerings. The number of materials available is based on the instructional requirements for the course. In some cases, students are assigned textbooks to take home; in other cases, the materials are available only during classroom time. In all cases, students should receive all materials needed to successfully complete the homework assigned by the teacher.
Visitors/Unauthorized Persons On School Grounds
To ensure the safety of students, the confidentiality of personal information, and the integrity of the learning environment, the board limits visitors to:
• The parent/guardian of a current student;
• Other family members of a current student at the request of the
parent/guardian;
• Individuals with official business approved in advance by the school
principal, including, but not limited to, community volunteers, student
mentors, board members, and guest speakers; and
• Outside service providers who currently provide private educational
or therapy services to a student at the request of the parent/guardian.
All visitors must sign in at the school office and obtain a visitor’s badge that must be worn at all times while in the building or while on the
school grounds. In accordance with policy GAMA Safe and Drug-Free Workplace, visitors shall not possess weapons on APS property, in a school or other APS facility, or at any school or district-sponsored activity in accordance with O.C.G.A. §16-11-127.1, any other applicable laws and administrative regulations issued by the Superintendent. **The presence of unauthorized visitors on school grounds or in facilities may constitute trespassing and may subject violators to criminal prosecution under the laws of the State of Georgia.
Requirements For Graduation
In support of student success, the Atlanta Board of Education shall offer programs of study that permit students to earn unit credit in grades nine through 12 leading to graduation with a diploma that prepares students for postsecondary education and careers. To participate in any graduation exercises or ceremonies, APS seniors must meet all of the requirements
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