Health Room Information
Bethesda ES Health Room Contacts
Shannon King, CNA, School Health Room Technician (SHRT) - Shannon_A_King@mcpsmd.org
Michelle Neary, RN, School Community Health Nurse (SCHN) - Michelle_B_Neary@mcpsmd.org
Phone: 240-204-5305
Acceptable Proof of Full Immunization Compliance
- Maryland Immunization Certificate 896, or
- Computer form generated by a physician or health clinic
View the Vaccine Requirements for 2023-24.
Physical Examinations and Immunizations
A physical examination is required for students entering Maryland public schools for the first time or transferring from a private school. The examination must be done within nine months before or six months after enrollment.
Required Health Forms
- Student Record Card 6 - Health Assessment
- Maryland DHMH Blood Lead Testing Certificate
- Dental Health Form
Frequently Used Health Forms
- Authorization to Administer Prescribed Medication
- Emergency Care for the Management of a Student With a Diagnosis of Anaphylaxis
COVID 19
Q - What should I do if my student tests positive for Covid?
A- Students who test positive for Covid must stay home for 5 days from positive test date/symptom start. They may return on day 6 with a mask if symptoms have improved and they have been fever-free for 24hrs without the use of fever reducing medications.
Q – What happens if there is a person in your household with COVID?
A – Keep your child home if they have symptoms of Covid
- If they are symtom free, they can come to school
Additional Resources
Additionally, your sick student should not return until their symptoms have improved for 24h without the use of fever reducing medication.
- Cough
- Difficulty Breathing
- Fever greater than or equal to 100.4 F
- Sore Throat
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Severe headache (debilitating)
- New loss of taste or smell