Required Health Docs for Enrollment
Required Health Documents
Physical Exams
Physical exams help ensure students are healthy, up to date on preventive care, and ready to fully participate in school activities. They also provide an opportunity to identify and address health concerns early, supporting students’ learning, attendance, and overall well-being.
A complete physical examination (done within one year of school entry) is required of all children new to the Somerville Public School system as well as those children entering PK, Kindergarten, 4th, 7th, and 11th grades. Annual physicals are required for students playing team sports. For more information about immunizations and physical examination requirements, please call Kayla Centeio at 617-625-6600 x6967.
Medications at School
Please visit the Medications at School page to find medication administration forms.
Immunizations, Lead Test, and TB Test/Risk Assessment
MGL Ch. 76, Sec. 15 requires that children be up-to-date with immunizations for school entry. The medical record must indicate dates of immunizations – month, day, and year. Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidelines (105 CMR 460.050) also require a lead test prior to PK or K entry. All children must also have a TB Risk Assessment Form or, if deemed high risk, a TB skin test or IGRA. If you need help obtaining insurance or locating a local doctor, please call 617-625-6600 x6967.