Student Immunization Policy

All children attending The Community School for Place-based Education MUST have at least the following immunizations, as required by Maine law, by the start of the 25/26 school year.

Required for Pre-K / Kindergarten entry:

• 5 DTaP (4 DTaP if 4th is given on or after 4th birthday)

• 4 Polio (3 Polio if the 3rd is given on or after the 4th birthday)

• 2 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)

• 1 Varicella (chickenpox) or reliable history of disease

Required for 7th grade entry:

• 1 Tdap

• 1 Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4)

View our complete Student Immunization Policy.

Medical exemption: A student qualifies for a medical exemption if a doctor recommends they not receive a vaccine for a valid medical reason. Detailed documentation from a doctor is required to be submitted to the school office. Exemption applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis with the assistance of the school health and legal team. TCS reserves the right to deny any application due to insufficient evidence.

To initiate a vaccine exemption application please email School Director, Jasmine Smith at info@thecommunityschool.me.