Washington state law requires school age children to receive specific immunizations in order to attend school. Lake Washington School District works with the Washington State Department of Health to comply with state laws on required vaccinations.
Required documentation
Washington state law RCW 28A.210.080 requires that all children show proof of immunization or certification of exemption to attend school. Students cannot start school without the required documentation.
Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) form
All students must have a completed certificate of immunization status (CIS) form on file in the school office. Parents/guardians must complete the form and turn it in to the school before the student can start school. Students will not be assigned to classes until the information has been turned in with the vaccines required for school attendance documented. The Spanish version of the CIS is available here.
Vaccines required for school attendance
Schedule your child's vaccination appointments well in advance of the new school year to ensure that your child has received all the vaccines required for school attendance.
| Vaccine |
Requirement |
| Hepatitis B |
Required for K-12th grade students.
Three doses. |
DTP, DTaP, DT or Td
diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough) |
Required for K-12th grade students.
Four doses for kindergarten enrollment. Three doses are acceptable if student enrolls in our district after kindergarten.
Last dose must be given on or after fourth birthday. |
| Tdap* |
One dose
*Only required for sixth graders who have not received a tetanus-containing vaccine (DTP/DTaP/DT/Td) in past 5 yrs. |
| Varicella (Chickenpox) |
Two doses required for kindergarten and first grade students.
Verification of at least one dose required for second, third and sixth grade students.
First dose must be given on or after first birthday and second dose at least 28 days after the first dose. |
| Polio |
Required for K-12th grade students.
Three doses
Last dose must be given on or after fourth birthday. |
| Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) |
Required for K-12th grade students.
Two doses
Must be given on or after first birthday and at least 28 days apart. |
A list of required immunizations for school attendance is also available in school offices.
Washington State Department of Health has more information about required and recommended vaccinations in both English and Spanish.
Immunization “catch-up” schedule
If you are new to our area, or have fallen behind on your student's immunizations for any reason, you can refer to the “catch-up schedule” recommended by Washington State Department of Health.
Free immunizations
Evergreen Healthcare Access Program offers free immunizations to all children in Lake Washington School District by appointment only. Call (425) 739-8400 for immunization information or to schedule an appointment.