Allergies, Medicines and your Student
It is always important that the school staff knows the medical information about your student.
- Fill in any sections in PowerSchool and Athletic Final Forms with information as indicated.
- If your child has any allergies, the separate Student Allergy Form gives the nurses a quick reference and is very important. Type right into the form, save and email to nurses@bishopchatard.org
- If your child will need to take prescription or non-prescription medicines while at school, please fill in the appropriate forms with the detailed information of these.
- Permission for Prescription Medication (pdf)
- Permission for Over-The-Counter Medication: (Online Form) (Paper Form/PDF)
- For any dietary needs, notify the cafeteria using the Dietary Accommodations Request form.
Immunization Records
Submitting Records to BCHS Your student may bring immunization documentation to the Nursing office, or email documents to nurses@bishopchatard.org. Documents can also be faxed to 317-251-3648, Attention Nurses. Questions? Contact the School Nursing Office (Jeanne Agostino and Monica Meyer) at 317-251-1451 ext. 2245, or email nurses@bishopchatard.org.Incoming Seniors: Timely attention to senior vaccines is important, especially the Meningococcal vaccines. There are 2 different meningococcal vaccines (MCV4 and Meningococcal B).
- MCV4: Senior students are required by Indiana State law to have completed the 2 shot meningococcal (MCV4) series prior to the start of their Senior year. Please note: individuals who receive dose 1 on or after the 16th birthday only need 1 dose of MCV4, per the Indiana State guidelines.
- Meningococcal B is also a 2 shot series. This one is not required for high school, but many colleges and universities require that the process be started prior to attending college or university.
Timeframe for Immunizations "Indiana Code 20-34-4-5 states that each school shall require parents to provide proof of student immunization status no later than the first day of school attendance. The same code also states that schools may grant one waiver for up to 20 days to allow students time to obtain the required school vaccines. Students who fail to comply with required school immunizations at the conclusion of this waiver period and who do not have a medical or religious exemption on file or other documentation indicating the immunizations are in progress are not in compliance with state law.” To help prevent such issues, IDOH will be sending notices to parents of children who are missing one or more vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. These immunization details are always available under Parents>>Resources, scroll down towards the bottom to find them. View the list of required immunizations for the 2024/25 school year.
All of these items are very important for the school to know and care for your child. We appreciate your complete and prompt attention.
Questions? Contact the school nurse Monica Meyer mmeyer@bishopchatard.org or email nurses@bishopchatard.org.