Sick/Absent FAQ: This page contains answers to common questions of students
and parents.

1. What is the protocol for sending medications to school?
2. Where can I get a permission form?
3. What permission form do I need if my child requires an inhaler?
4. What permission form do I need if my child requires an epi-pen?
5. What are the immunization requirements to enter school?

What is the protocol for sending medications to school?

All medication must be in the original container with expiration 
date and dosage instructions clearly visible. All medication is 
to remain in the Nurses office and administered by the Nurse.

Before a student can receive medication, a permission form must 
be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
If medication is to continue on a daily basis for a
month or longer, a physician signature is also required.


*The RRISD medication policy is provided at the RRISD Health 
Services website;
The form may also be obtained under Medication forms in the 
left-hand frame of this website.

Back to Top

Where can I get a permission form?

On my website,go to Medication Forms and click on 
the link. Please note there are 2 pages. Please complete the 
permisssion form and read the RRISD protocal on medications at 
school. Copies are also available in my office,Room 205

Back to Top

What permission form do I need if my child requires an inhaler?

This is a two fold answer.
1.  If you would like for the student to keep the inhaler in the 
Nurse's office, A Request to Administer Medication form needs to 
be completed and signed by a parent or guardian.
    Should the student require the inhaler for more than ten 
consecutive days,the form must be signed by a Physician. 

2. If a parent or guardian would like for the student to carry 
the inhaler during school hours, an additional form (Self-
Directed Treatment)must be completed by both a parent and 
physician.

The form may be downloaded from the Home page of the RRISD 
website or my website under Medication Forms. 
   

Back to Top

What permission form do I need if my child requires an epi-pen?

Call my office! at (512)704-0827 
           or e-mail: 
Sherry_Chambless@roundrockisd.org

Back to Top

What are the immunization requirements to enter school?

First Grade – Sixth Grade
5 doses of ^DTP, DTaP, DT, Td, Tdap with one on/after 4th 
birthday OR 4 doses if one dose is on/after the 4th birthday
4 doses of ^°Polio with one on/after 4th birthday OR 3 doses if 
one dose is on/after 4th birthday
2 doses of Measles, 1 dose Mumps and 1 dose Rubella on/after 1st 
birthday
3 doses of ☼Hepatitis B
1 dose of Varicella on/after 1st birthday (if the child has NOT 
had chickenpox)


 Ages 7 years and older, 3 doses of DTP containing vaccine.
Seventh Grade
3 doses of ^DTP, DTaP, DT, Td, Tdap with one on/after 4th 
birthday, one dose of Tdap is required within the last 5 years. 
Td is acceptable in lieu of Tdap if a contraindication to 
pertussis exists.
4 doses of ^°Polio with one on/after 4th birthday OR 3 doses if 
one dose is on/after 4th birthday
2 doses of Measles, 1 dose Mumps and 1 dose Rubella on/after 1st 
birthday
3 doses of ☼Hepatitis B
2 doses of #Varicella on/after 1st birthday (if the child has NOT 
had chickenpox)
1 dose of Meningococcal


Eighth Grade – Twelfth Grade
3 doses of ^DTP, DTaP, DT, Td, Tdap with one on/after 4th 
birthday, one dose of Tdap is required within the last 10 years. 
Td is acceptable in lieu of Tdap if a contraindication to 
pertussis exists.
4 doses of ^°Polio♦ with one on/after 4th birthday OR 3 doses if 
one dose is on/after 4th birthday
2 doses of Measles, 1 dose Mumps and 1 dose Rubella on/after the 
1st birthday
3 doses of ☼Hepatitis B
1 dose of #Varicella on/after 1st birthday (if the child has NOT 
had chickenpox)
This chart summarizes the vaccine requirements in Title 25 Health 
Services, §§ 97.61-97.72

Back to Top