Stamford CSD

The Stamford Central School District Safety Plan 2020-2021 is available for public comment.

See link at https://www.stamfordcs.org/schoolsafety.aspx

Public comment will be available at 5:00 p.m. on August 13^th prior to the Board of Education at 6:00 p.m.  

A lot of uncertainty remains related to school districts opening this fall and what that will look like. School districts in NYS are waiting to receive information from the Board of Regents and the New York State Department of Education on a “Re-opening Framework and Guidance for Schools”. We expect the guidance to be released the week of July 13th. Please keep in mind, the Governor will make the final decision on opening schools. Our number one priority is to have our school open in a comprehensive manner where teaching and learning can occur safely.  Once we receive the guidance we will be sharing that information with parents and the wider school community.

Dear Parents of the Stamford Central School Class of 2020,

Please be assured that Stamford Central School is developing a variety of plans to hold the Class of 2020 commencement ceremony in light of school building closure.

Our commitment is to honor our seniors in this important milestone by maintaining the traditional ceremony, but adhere to Governor Cuomo’s executive orders regarding social distancing measures.

We await, as you do, clarification from the Governor regarding the extent to which New York will ‘reopen’ and what that means for our graduation ceremony when he issues a statement on May 15.

In the interim, please do not hesitate to contact the Senior Class advisor, Mrs. Patricia ‘Tish’ Voorhees with any questions or concerns you may have.  You may email her at [email protected].

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

The Governor has extended Executive Order 202.11 related to the closure of schools statewide which “shall remain closed through May 15, 2020, at which time the continued closure shall be re-evaluated”. 

News from the Health Office

For the 2020-2021 school year:

• All incoming 6th graders must have a Tdap and a second Varicella Vaccine. 

• One dose of meningococcal vaccine is required for students who will be in 7^th grade. If your child had the first dose before 7th grade, then another dose is not required until 12^th grade.
• Two doses will be required before 12^th grade. Most students entering 12th grade got their first dose when they were younger and are now due for their second dose, or booster. This booster is needed because protection from the vaccine decreases over time.
• A small number of teens who received two doses before their 16^th birthday may need a third dose on or after their 16^th birthday in order to enter 12^th grade.
• The only teens who will not need a second dose before 12^th grade is those who got their first dose on or after their 16^th birthday.

It's best to check with your doctor to see whether or not your child needs the vaccine. Students who are not up-to-date will not be allowed to attend school until they are vaccinated.

Student Entrance Requirements

Immunizations

State education laws require students to provide proof of vaccination before enrolling in the school district. Additional information about required immunizations is available from the New York State Department of Health.

As of June 2019, families may no longer receive a religious exemption for vaccinations, and will be required to provide proof of vaccination to enroll students in school. 

 Physical Examinations

Proof of a physical examination is also required for all new students enrolling in the district for the first time, along with children entering prekindergarten, kindergarten, and grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11. Parents/guardians will also be asked to provide a Health History Form for incoming students. 

Other Screenings

Vision and hearing screenings are required within 6 months of admission to school, as well as in prekindergarten, kindergarten, and grades 1, 3, 5, 7 and 11. Scoliosis screenings will be required for girls in grades 5 and 7, and boys in grade 9.

Medications

If your child takes medication regularly or even periodically — whether it is over-the-counter (such as Tylenol, allergy medicine, etc.) or prescription (such as an inhaler or antibiotics) — the school must have permission to administer the medication. The nurse's office cannot give out any medication that is not specified and provided, and the school nurse does not keep medication on hand. 

 If your child needs to take medication in school, please provide: 

A note from the doctor's office

A note from the parent/guardian

The medication in the original bottle

All medication must be brought to school by a parent. DO NOT send medication in with your child. All medication must be given through the health office. Children are not allowed to carry and take their own medication. This keeps everyone safe.