Kindergarten and First Grade Registration
                                at Oliver Heckman Elementary

For children beginning school September, 2007.

WHERE TO REGISTER: Students are to be registered at the school they will attend in September 2007.  Register at

Oliver Heckman School

201 Cherry Street

Langhorne, Pa 19047

215-752-3822

THE FOLLOWING WILL ASSIST YOU IN REGISTERING YOUR CHILD:

·        A parent must accompany the child to be registered.

·        A birth certificate must be presented at registration.

·        Bring child’s social security number.

·        Children entering kindergarten must be five years of age on or before September 1, 2007.

·        Children entering first grade must be six years old on or before September 1, 2007.

·        Children must be registered at the school they will attend next year.

·        Written physician's verification showing dates of all immunizations is required at the time of registration.

·        Parents or Guardians must present acceptable documents to prove their residency in the Neshaminy School District. The following documents will be considered : Dated and signed deeds, settlement papers or rental contracts, current tax statements, current address on drivers license, current utility bill or other legal documents indicating permanent address. Proof of residency shall be decided by the principal on the documents submitted.

IMMUNIZATION

Registration will not be considered complete until written verification of the dates of immunization Is shown. Required immunizations include:

·        4 doses of tetanus and diphtheria with one dose given after the fourth birthday

·        3 doses of live oral polio vaccine or 4 doses of Salk (Injectable) – vaccine

·         2 doses of live measles vaccine given on or after the first birthday or a blood test showing antibody protection.

·        1 dose of live rubella vaccine given after the first birthday or a blood test showing antibody protection. dose of live mumps vaccine given on or after the first birthday or a signed physician's statement indicating your child had mumps disease.

·        3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine.

·        Varicella (chicken pox) immunity from vaccination, history of disease or laboratory testing

In accordance with Pennsylvania law, children will be barred from entering school unless at least one dose of each antigen is given

SPECIAL NOTES REGARDING IMMUNIZATIONS

Strict exceptions to the listed immunizations are provided only on medical, religious or moral grounds. Consult the Office of Pupil Services (752-6395) or your school principal for details on procedures for exceptions.

Parents are encouraged to keep official physicians records of your child's immunizations. In order to protect the health and well-being of all children. Immunizations are requited.

All of the school districts in Pennsylvania must comply with Immunization laws. Virtually all states of the United States have laws which meet or exceed the Pennsylvania requirements.

Your cooperation In assuring that your child is properly immunized will be appreciated.

We sincerely hope your child will have a most successful experience in our schools. We are proud of the work and results from our fine staff.

We welcome you and look forward to cooperating fully with you as parents to provide the very best education for your child.

Paul J. Kadri
Superintendent of Schools