The Minnesota Department of Health requires students entering Grade 7 to provide

documentation from the primary/family physician or clinic for the following immunizations:

 Tdap Booster (tetanus, diphtheria & pertussis)

 2nd MMR

 Hepatitis B (series of 3)

 Polio (at least 3 doses)

 Meningococcal

 2 Varicella (chickenpox) or Physician Proof (history) of Disease

Parents may choose the option to decline any or all vaccines due to conscientious objections. A conscientious objection form must be signed by parents and verified via notarization and kept in the student’s health file at school. This form is available from the school, your primary health clinic, or from the Triton website (www.triton.k12.mn.us) under "Health Services" on the right side under quick links. If you choose this option, please be specific regarding which vaccine(s) you are objecting to.

The Tdap Booster may be administered from age 11 until entrance into Grade 7 and is usually

the 6th shot in the series.

Varicella (chickenpox) requires documentation of 2 vaccines or a history of having the

chickenpox disease for children in Grade 7. Documentation of a history of varicella disease must include one of the following:

 Signature of a provider and the date of the child’s varicella illness; or

 Signature of a provider and a statement that a parent’s/guardian’s description of the

disease history is indicative of past varicella infection; or

 Signature of provider or a representative of a public clinic and laboratory evidence

of the child’s varicella immunity; or

 Medical Exemption: No student is required to receive an immunization if they have a

medical contraindication, history of the disease or laboratory evidence of immunity. For

a student to receive a medical exemption, a physician must sign the appropriate form; or

 Conscientious Exemption: No student is required to have an immunization which is

contrary to the conscientiously held beliefs of his/her parent/guardian. However, not

following vaccine recommendations may endanger the health or life of the student or

others they come in contact with. To receive this exemption, a parent/guardian must

complete and sign the Pupil Immunization From, as well as obtain a notarized signature.

Please provide a clinic copy of your child’s immunization record to include the dates of the

required immunizations. Vaccination dates must be received prior to the first day of school for the next school year in order for your child to attend school in the fall.

Once vaccinations are completed, please mail immunization records to the School Nurse at

813 West Hwy St., Dodge Center MN, 55927 or you may attach it to an email to apossehl@triton.k12.mn.us.

Minnesota law requires that all children get vaccinated against certain diseases or have a legal exemption on file to enroll in school. All teen students are required to get two doses of the meningococcal ACWY vaccine. The initial dose of this vaccine is due when students enter 7th grade at age 11 or 12 years of age. The second dose is due at 16 years of age.

Students will need to have documentation or a legal exemption for the booster dose of the

meningococcal vaccine. This form is available from the school, your primary health clinic, or from the Triton website (www.triton.k12.mn.us) under "Health Services" on the right side under quick links. If you choose this option, please be specific regarding which vaccine(s) you are objecting to. "Health Services" on the right side under quick links. If you choose this option, please be specific regarding which vaccine(s) you are objecting to.

For a current copy of your teen’s vaccination record, call the Minnesota Immunization

Information Connection (MIIC) at 651-201-3980.

For more information on meningococcal disease, go to Meningococcal Disease Basics

(www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/meningococcal/basics.html) on the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) website.

If you need exemption information, the Immunization Form

(www.health.state.mn.us/people/immunize/basics/imzform.pdf) is available on the MDH

website.

Once vaccinations are completed, please mail immunization records to the School Nurse at

813 West Hwy St., Dodge Center MN, 55927 or you may attach it to an email to

apossehl@triton.k12.mn.us. If you have any questions, please call the School Nurse,

at 507-418-7500.

This program provides school supplies for children attending pre-school through 12th grade.

Any child in need living within Dodge County is eligible to participate.

Supplies are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Submit the completed application (below).

Please direct questions to program coordinator Tanya Young at (316)-390-5368 or tyoung8550@yahoo.com

At Triton Middle and High School, we recognize the many ways technology has and will continue to enhance our lives in and out of school. We rely on technology daily to enhance our instruction, conduct research, create presentations, and submit assignments, just to name a few of the more common applications in a school setting. We also recognize that cell phones, AirPods, and other personal electronic devices permeate all aspects of our personal lives.

The TMS and THS administration and staff realize changes need to be made because of the countless distractions cell phones and other devices create during a typical school day, even when those devices are used in a generally socially acceptable and positive manner. Over the past few years, our teachers have been put in the position of policing device usage when they should be able to focus completely on student learning.

With these protocols, we seek to give students permission to not constantly check their phones or devices during the school day. We hope this will reduce the number of cyber-incidents fueled by the false veil of privacy provided when students interact/communicate via social media and texting.

To promote the proper use of cell phones, AirPods "earbuds", and other personal electronic devices during the school day, the following protocols will be applied this year. Please note that the plans between Triton Middle and High School are a little different.

Triton Middle School

1. Students must store all cell phones, tablets, AirPods, and other personal electronic devices in their lockers once the bell rings to signify the start of classes on any given school day.

2. Students are not permitted to possess cell phones/iPads/tablets/AirPods or other similar devices during the school day unless usage is authorized by a teacher or usage occurs at students’ lockers during passing times for the purpose of checking and responding to messages from parents/guardians.

3. This extends to all classrooms, restrooms, locker rooms, the Media Center, cafeteria, or any other location within the building or outside the building while classes are in session. This includes field trips outside the building.

4. Students are allowed to check messages during passing times throughout the school day. Messages must be checked at the student’s locker. Checking and responding to parent messages does not excuse tardiness to class.

5. Any devices, including cell phones, visible to a staff member (except during passing times at lockers or when usage is authorized by a teacher for class), will be confiscated.

6. In the event of an emergency, parents/guardians can call the TMS office to forward a message to their child. We will deliver emergency messages to students or allow them to make a private call on their cell phone or from a school phone.

Triton High School

1. Cell phones and AirPods “ear buds” or other like communication devices may ONLY be used before and after school, during passing time, or during lunch, unless otherwise dictated by the teacher.

2. Any devices, including cell phones, visible to a staff member in a classroom (except when direct permission has been given to use the device), will be confiscated.

3. Cell phones are prohibited from ALL bathrooms and locker rooms. This includes text messaging and digital photography. Anyone who takes pictures or videos of any school event on their cell phone may be subject to discipline and/or legal action.

4. Unauthorized use of such devices is disruptive and distracts from the learning environment. Therefore, such use is grounds for confiscation of the device by school personnel.

5. In the event of an emergency, parents/guardians can call the THS office to forward a message to their child. We will deliver emergency messages to students or allow them to make a private call on their cell phone or from a school phone.

Inappropriate Use Progressive Discipline for TMS & THS

• 1st offense

Device will be confiscated and available for student in the main office at the end of the day. Student will take phone/device violation contract home for a parent/guardian signature (due the next school day). Failure to give up cell phone or AirPods “earbuds” to staff/administration may result in further disciplinary action.

• 2nd offense

Device will be confiscated. The parent/guardian will be contacted by office staff to make arrangements to pick up the device and to discuss disciplinary consequences.

• 3rd offense

Device will be confiscated. The parent/guardian will be contacted by office staff to make arrangements to pick up the device and to discuss disciplinary consequences. Additionally, a contract will be created between parent, student, and school administration to have the cell phone checked in or not brought to school.