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Back-to-school basics
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School supply lists
School supply lists are on the school websites , and available at ahschools . us / bts .
Athletics
Registration for fall athletic programs begins as early as Aug . 1 .
Required physicals
Students must have a sports qualifying physical ( valid for three years from the date of the exam ) on file to participate in middle school athletic programs or may be picked up at your school ’ s community education or health office . Game and practice schedules
Specific activity schedules are available to view on any middle and high school athletics and activities calendars .
Early childhood screenings available
In Minnesota , all children are required to complete an Early Childhood Screening before they enter kindergarten . Ideally , the screening should be completed as soon as a child turns three years old and must be completed before the child attends public kindergarten . Screening is a free , simple check of a young child ’ s health and development . It does not determine kindergarten readiness .
Parents or guardians may decline screening due to conscientiously held beliefs . A signed statement must be submitted to the screening supervisor if this decision is made .
Medications
If your child requires medication at school , be sure to talk with the school nurse .
Vision , hearing screenings provided
Anoka-Hennepin screens children for possible vision and hearing concerns every two years through seventh grade and notify parents of those needing follow up with private providers .
More detailed information about screenings is available in the Anoka-Hennepin School Policy Handbook .
State law requires proof your student has been immunized
The Minnesota School Immunization Law ( MS 121A . 11 ) requires all students to provide proof of vaccine preventable disease immunizations to enroll or remain enrolled in school . Please note that seventh grade students are required to have a vaccination for meningitis .
There are exceptions to the immunization rules . The state law does allow a process for parents / guardians to file a legal exemption to immunizations for medical reasons or conscientiously held beliefs . The conscientious objection must be notarized and turned in to the student ’ s Health Service office at his / her school . The form is available on the district website or from the health service office at your student ’ s school .
More detailed information about immunizations is available in the Anoka-Hennepin School Policy Handbook .
More back-to-school information ahschools . us / btsnewsbits
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• The 2018 pesticide use notice .
• Excluding children from surveys .
• How to get school data .
• The offering of accident insurance coverage .