Welcome to the Tidioute Community Charter School Health Office!
Welcome to the TCCS Health Office website! This is the place to find information about School Health Requirements and services provided as well as links to different pages that are helpful in raising happy, healthy children.
Please click on the Helpful Information tab for links to the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the CDC website for COVID-19 information.
Please ensure your family stays healthy by practicing social distancing, frequent hand washing, eating a healthy diet, and getting plenty of exercise, fresh air, and sleep. I would encourage families to visit Penn State's 5210 and Penn States ProWellness webpage for great information on how to keep your children healthy. Other fun sites for children to visit that contain health related activities and games can be found at www.actionforhealthykids.org/healthy-activities-to-do-at-home/ and
https://www.nutrition.gov/topics/audience/children/kids-corner.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Did you know that your Mental Health impacts your Physical Health? This is why taking care of your Mental Wellness is so important! Remember to eat healthy foods, get plenty of exercise and rest, and get some fresh air! Enjoy a favorite activity or try something new like meditation or yoga. And as always, reach out for help when needed! Click here to find out more.
December 6-12 is National Handwashing Awareness Week Come on germ fighters, suds up! To watch some videos on how to wash your hands appropriately, click here!
Do you ever worry that you will run out of food for your family? Food insecurity is a common concern in the United States. No one should have to worry about feeding their family. Grab and go meals are available every Tuesday and Friday from 10-1 at TCCS during the COVID-19 school closure. Some additional community resources are listed below:
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania has pickup locations in Warren, Forest, and Crawford counties. Please call 814-459-3663 ext. 117 for information. You can also visit their website nwpafoodbank.org and click on the need help link to find a location in your area.
Titusville Food Bank is open to families in Crawford County Tuesday through Friday from 10am until 2 pm. Please call 814-827-2378 for additional information.
The Smile program visited in December to provide preventative and restorative dental care. This is a wonderful program I would encourage families to utilize! Dental exams are required in Kindergarten, 3rd and 7th grade. See below for updated information on School Dental exams.
If your child does not have health insurance coverage, consider getting information about obtaining coverage through CHIP. For more info, go to http://www.chipcoverspakids.com/
Please click on the Helpful Information tab for links to the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the CDC website for COVID-19 information.
Please ensure your family stays healthy by practicing social distancing, frequent hand washing, eating a healthy diet, and getting plenty of exercise, fresh air, and sleep. I would encourage families to visit Penn State's 5210 and Penn States ProWellness webpage for great information on how to keep your children healthy. Other fun sites for children to visit that contain health related activities and games can be found at www.actionforhealthykids.org/healthy-activities-to-do-at-home/ and
https://www.nutrition.gov/topics/audience/children/kids-corner.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Did you know that your Mental Health impacts your Physical Health? This is why taking care of your Mental Wellness is so important! Remember to eat healthy foods, get plenty of exercise and rest, and get some fresh air! Enjoy a favorite activity or try something new like meditation or yoga. And as always, reach out for help when needed! Click here to find out more.
December 6-12 is National Handwashing Awareness Week Come on germ fighters, suds up! To watch some videos on how to wash your hands appropriately, click here!
Do you ever worry that you will run out of food for your family? Food insecurity is a common concern in the United States. No one should have to worry about feeding their family. Grab and go meals are available every Tuesday and Friday from 10-1 at TCCS during the COVID-19 school closure. Some additional community resources are listed below:
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania has pickup locations in Warren, Forest, and Crawford counties. Please call 814-459-3663 ext. 117 for information. You can also visit their website nwpafoodbank.org and click on the need help link to find a location in your area.
Titusville Food Bank is open to families in Crawford County Tuesday through Friday from 10am until 2 pm. Please call 814-827-2378 for additional information.
The Smile program visited in December to provide preventative and restorative dental care. This is a wonderful program I would encourage families to utilize! Dental exams are required in Kindergarten, 3rd and 7th grade. See below for updated information on School Dental exams.
If your child does not have health insurance coverage, consider getting information about obtaining coverage through CHIP. For more info, go to http://www.chipcoverspakids.com/
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State Requirements
The State of Pennsylvania requires that all children attending public schools meet certain standards regarding health and dental exams and immunizations. I have provided a list here: Exams
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Health Screenings Information
All students K4-12th grade have had health screenings performed at school completed by the School Nurse. These include:
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Immunizations
Children in ALL grades (K-12) need the following Immunizations for attendance:
7th Grade ADDITIONAL immunization requirements for entry:
* Usually given as DTaP or DT or Td
** A fourth dose is not necessary if the third dose was administered at age 4 years or older and at least 6 months after the previous dose
*** Usually given as MMR
12th Grade ADDITIONAL immunization requirements for entry:
If your child dose not have the required immunizations, they will be excluded until they receive the required immunizations or have a Medical Certificate signed by their doctor with the Immunization plan to bring the child up to date.
Please visit the Division of School Health website for important information about immunizations at: http://www.health.pa.gov/My%20Health/School%20Health/Pages/default.aspx
Please read the immunization requirements section below.
Children in ALL grades (K-12) need the following Immunizations for attendance:
- 4 doses of tetanus* (1 dose on or after 4th birthday)
- 4 doses of diphtheria* (1 dose on or after 4th birthday)
- 4 doses of polio **
- 2 doses of measles***
- 2 doses of mumps***
- 1 dose of rubella (German measles) ***
- 3 doses of hepatitis B
- 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity
7th Grade ADDITIONAL immunization requirements for entry:
- 1 dose meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV)
- 1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) (if five years have elapsed since last tetanus immunization)
* Usually given as DTaP or DT or Td
** A fourth dose is not necessary if the third dose was administered at age 4 years or older and at least 6 months after the previous dose
*** Usually given as MMR
12th Grade ADDITIONAL immunization requirements for entry:
- 1 dose of minigococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV)
If your child dose not have the required immunizations, they will be excluded until they receive the required immunizations or have a Medical Certificate signed by their doctor with the Immunization plan to bring the child up to date.
Please visit the Division of School Health website for important information about immunizations at: http://www.health.pa.gov/My%20Health/School%20Health/Pages/default.aspx
Please read the immunization requirements section below.
