Every student enrolled in The Shlenker School must be immunized against vaccine-preventable diseases caused by infectious agents in accordance with the immunization schedule adopted by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
All students must have evidence, in writing, from their physician of appropriate immunizations prior to the first day of school. Attendance is contingent on being current on all requirements. Students requesting a medical exemption from the immunization requirements must annually submit a signed, dated letter from the student’s Texas-licensed, treating physician (M.D. or D.O.) specifically stating the basis for the exemption and that the required vaccines would be medically contraindicated or pose a significant risk to the health and well-being of the child or a member of the child’s household. Requests for medical exemptions will be considered and granted on a case- by-case basis. Students who have not received any vaccines will not be considered for medical exemption. The school does not accept exemptions for conscientious objections.
If an outbreak or suspected outbreak of any vaccine preventable disease occurs in the state of Texas, any student who, for whatever reason, is not immunized may be excluded from school and all school-related activities.