Immunizations

All students entering the 6th grade upon reaching the age of eleven years old are required to provide proof of immunizations including the Meningitis vaccine (MCV), the booster Tetanus vaccine (Tdap) & the Hepatitis A vaccine (two vaccines). 

Requirements are in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 17:170 and Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 51, Section I-701. 

If your child is up-to-date on their immunizations, please send a copy of the record to [email protected]. Thank you to the parents who have already submitted this record. As a reminder these vaccines cannot be received until on or after their 11th birthday.

These are some locations you can bring your child to receive these vaccines: 

Your primary care physician 

Plaquemines Parish Health Department (934-6690) 

The Greater New Orleans Immunization Network Bus www.gnoshots4kids.com

Please bring a copy of your child's current shot record to their scheduled appointment. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 595-6650 or [email protected].

Note: Students can participate in school without the required immunizations listed above if either of the following are presented: 1) a written statement from a physician stating that the procedure is contraindicated for medical reasons; or 2) written dissent from the parent/guardian. Immunization exemption form can be found at the Louisiana Department of Health www.ldh.la.govpage/2846.