California Law requires evidence of a health examination for
school prior to entry. It must be conducted by a medical professional licensed
in the United States. Report Forms can be obtained at the school office or at
the Riverside County Department of Health Services. A waiver (PM 171B) may be
signed if a parent does not want the child to have an examination.
SCHOOL
STAFF WILL REQUEST THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION:
.
Evidence of birth date, such as a certified birth certificate, baptismal
certificate duly attested, or a passport.
. Student's social security
number
. Immunization Verification
. Report of health examination
for kindergarten and first grade entry.
. The Report of Health
Examination for School Entry must be signed and dated by the doctor
performing the physical. The physical exam may be done up to a maximum of six
months prior to entry into kindergarten.
. Proof of residency: (Two
Documents Required) Either a rent receipt, close of escrow papers, lease
agreement or mortgage verification, and a utility bill, tax bill, or bank
statement.
It is also recommended you provide the following information
at the time of registration to assist school staff with student
placement:
For students in grades 1 - 5:
. The most current
report card and/or progress report
For students in grades 6 -
12:
. Transcript and check-out grades, if applicable
For students
receiving Special Education:
. Copy of latest IEP
Immunization
Requirements
The following immunizations are required for
school enrollment by the State of California. An official record of the
student's immunization record must be presented as verification of immunization.
This record can be a California Yellow Immunization Card, a medical record from
the physician or an official school record. The record must be signed or stamped
by the physician or by a school official.
- TB All students enrolling in a
Riverside County school for the first time (including all kindergartners) must
have an intradermal (Mantoux) TB skin test given within the last 15 months.
Written evidence of a negative test must be submitted prior to enrollment. (If
students have previously attended a Riverside County School and have not been
out of the country for more than a year, they do not need a TB test)
-
Polio 4 doses at any age or 3 doses for ages 4-6 If one dose was given on or
after 4th birthday* or 3 doses for ages 7-17 If one was given on or after 2nd
birthday*
- DPT 5 doses at any age or 4 doses for ages 4-6 If one dose
was given on or after 4th birthday* or 3 doses for ages 7-17 If one dose (Td)
was given on or after 2nd birthday*
- MMR Kindergarten - 2 doses
Both
must have been given on or after 1st birthday*
Grade 7 - 2 doses Both must
have been given on or after 1st birthday*
Grades 1-6; 8-12 - 1 dose Must
have been given on or after 1st birthday*
- Hep B Kindergarten - 3 doses
Grade 7 - 3 doses
- Varicella Chickenpox Kindergarten 1
dose Or medical documentation that student had chickenpox
*A
four (4) day grace period is allowed if vaccine was given 4 days prior to
birthday.
All immunizations must be current, meaning students have
completed the above requirements or are not yet due for another dose.
Students shall be exempt from immunization only if a parent or guardian
signs a waiver after speaking with the school health technician or school nurse.
Parents must also provide either a written statement on the waiver indicating
that immunization is contrary to his or her beliefs. OR a written statement from
a licensed physician indicating the student's physical condition or medical
circumstances are such that immunization is not considered safe.
The
following is an overview of the school districts in the communities closest to
March ARB.
The Riverside Unified School District enrolls 42,012
students in kindergarten through grade 12, and covers a major portion of the
city of Riverside, as well as the Highgrove and Woodcrest areas outside the
city. The District operates 6 middle schools(grades 7-8). 6,714
students (16%) are classified as Limited English Proficient, and 13,567 (32.3%)
qualify for the compensatory education program. The district employs 1,830
classroom teachers, and 127 staff members for pupil
services. Programs & services for special needs students include
modification of the regular classroom, provision of related services and staff
such as speech therapy, adapted PE, resource specialist, itinerant teacher
(hearing- & visually-impaired students), and self-contained
classroom.
Alvord Unified School District serves the western portion
of the City of Riverside and a small portion of eastern Corona. The
district has an enrollment of 19,441 students, and employs 860 classroom
teachers and 58 staff for pupil services. 7,652 students (39.4%) are classified
as Limited English Proficient, and 8,536 (43.9%) qualify for the compensatory
education program. The district operates four traditional middle
schools. Programs and services are available to support special needs
students. Other district programs include Gifted Education (GATE), after-school
programs (Prime Time, middle school level), and P.E.P. grant programs (Physical
Fitness, all grade levels).
The Jurupa Unified School District
operates 3 middle schools. The district has an enrollment of 20,924 students,
and employs 912 classroom teachers and 60 staff for pupil services. 5,967
students (28.5%) are classified as Limited English Proficient, and 10,799
(51.6%) qualify for the compensatory education program. The district includes
the communities of Riverside & Mira Loma. District programs include Gifted
Education (GATE, grades 3-8). A library is available in each of the
schools
The Moreno Valley Unified School District operates , 6 middle
schools and 1 K-12 charter school, 1 alternative, 1 continuation, and 1
community day school. The District enrollment is 34,792 students.
10,087 students (29%) are classified as Limited English Proficient, and 25,734
students (74%) qualify for the compensatory education program. The district
employs 1,552 classroom teachers, and 110 staff members for pupil services. A
variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English
Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. Support
services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and
counseling.
The Val Verde Unified School District operates 3 middle
schools. The district enrollment stands at 132,447 students. 3,771
students (28%) are classified as Limited English Proficient, and 6,713 students
(49.9%) qualify for the compensatory education program. The district employs 547
classroom teachers, and 36 staff members for pupil services. A variety of
programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking
(LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. Support services for
all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.
Extra-curricular activities are offered at all grade levels, and some of the
elementary schools offer an after-school child care, recreation & enrichment
program, either through grant funding or a cooperative arrangement with the city
parks & recreation department.
The Corona-Norco Unified School
District operates 6 middle schools, 1 alternative, 1 special education, 1
community day school. The district has 43,998 students. 7,730
students (16.8%) are classified as Limited English Proficient, and 8,321
students (18.9%) qualify for the compensatory education program. The district
employs 2,079 classroom teachers, and 121 staff members for pupil services. A
variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English
Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. Support
services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and
counseling.
The Hemet Unified School District operates 3 middle, 1
K-12, 1 alternative, 1 continuation, and 1 community day school. The
district has 19,693 students. 2,577 students (13.1%) are classified as Limited
English Proficient, and 12,376 students (62.8%) qualify for the compensatory
education program. The district employs 908 classroom teachers, and 63 staff
members for pupil services. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are
provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special
Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include
speech/language, tutoring and counseling.
The Temecula Valley Unified
School District operates 5 middle, 1 K-12, 2 alternative schools. The
district has 23,496 students. 1,349 students (5.7%) are classified as Limited
English Proficient, and 728 students (3.1%) qualify for the compensatory
education program. The district employs 1,138 classroom teachers, and 84 staff
members for pupil services. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are
provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special
Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include
speech/language, tutoring and counseling.
The Murrietta Valley Unified
School District(MVUSD)has 3 middle, 1 alternative, and 1 continuation
schools. The district enrollment is 17,480 students. 432 students
(2.5%) are classified as Limited English Proficient, and 405 (2.3%) qualify for
the compensatory education program. The district employs 799 classroom teachers,
and 57 staff members for pupil services. A variety of programs, services, and
personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted &
Talented, and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as
needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling. You may
pick up registration packets at your
neighborhood school. At certain times during the school
year MVUSD Elementary and Middle Schools may be at or near capacity. When that
occurs, new students may be assigned to any school in the Murrieta Valley
Unified School District where classroom space exists. For current information on
a school's enrollment capacity, contact the school office.
The Perris
Union High School District operates 7 schools (1 middle, 3 high, 1 alternative,
1 continuation, 1 community day), which serve 7,498 students. 770 students
(10.3%) are classified as Limited English Proficient, and 4,701 (62.7%) qualify
for the compensatory education program. The district employs 292 classroom
teachers, and 35 staff members for pupil services. A variety of programs,
services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted
& Talented, and Special Needs students. Support services for all students,
as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.
The Lake
Elsinore Unified School District operates 4 middle, 1 alternative, 1
continuation, and 1 community day schools. The district has 19,711
students. 3,282 students (16.7%) are classified as Limited English Proficient,
and 3,932 (19.9%) qualify for the compensatory education program. The district
employs 881 classroom teachers, and 68 staff members for pupil services. A
variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English
Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented, and Special Needs students. Support
services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and
counseling.
The Menifee Union Elementary School District operates 2
middle schools. The district has 5,920 students. 907 students (15.3%)
are classified as Limited English Proficient, and 767 (13%) qualify for the
compensatory education program. The district employs 271 classroom teachers, and
13 staff members for pupil services. A variety of programs, services, and
personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted &
Talented, and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as
needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.
The
contacts/links provides some resources for middle schools in the local
community, web links to the above school districts from which you can link to
individual school websites as well as other district information. The
Inland Empire Family link provides a variety of educational
information.
The contacts/links also includes some resources
for extra curricular enrichment programs, after school activities in the local
community and links to School Accountability Report Cards (SARC) for Riverside
County.