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As the 2010-2011 school year quickly approaches, you can use this page as your all-in-one resource for gearing up for back to school. If you can't find something your looking for or have more questions, feel free to submit your questions at the very bottom of the page.

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School Information

Austin ISD

Austin Independent School District serves over 82,000 students on 110 different campuses. AISD's mission is to increase both the quality and quantity of school leaders and produce a generation of leaders who can advance education in the 21st century.

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Bastrop ISD

Bastrop Independent School District covers an area of 433 square miles. The mission of the Bastrop Independent School District is to ensure all students participate in meaningful learning experiences that incorporate and develop the 21st century knowledge and skills required to be successful in post-secondary education, the regional and national workforce, and the global economy.

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Copperas Cove ISD

Copperas Cove Independent School District serves the educational needs of over 8,200 students on 10 different campuses. The mission of Copperas Cove Independent School District is to provide a caring, innovative education system in a diverse community is to provide safe, quality schools that ensure the highest level of student preparation necessary for success in a competitive, changing world.

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Del Valle ISD

Del Valle Independent School District serves about 9,500 students over 11 different campuses. Del Valle Independent School District, the community's educational leader, promotes and provides quality education through innovative programs for all children and community members.

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Eanes ISD

Eanes Independent School District serves about 7,480 students at nine different schools. Their mission is they are vitally committed to Educational excellence by engaging every student in rigorous academic experiences and enriching opportunities.

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Georgetown ISD

Georgetown Independent School District serves about 10,300 students over 17 different campuses. The GISD Instructional Team's mission is to support all staff and each student in their teaching and learning.

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Killeen ISD

Killeen Independent School District serves about 40,000 students over 49 campuses. The mission of Killeen ISD is to teach so that students learn to their maximum potential.

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Lake Travis ISD

Lake Travis Independent School District serves about 6,500 students over eight different campuses. The mission of the Lake Travis ISD is to educate all students by teaching a comprehensive curriculum which emphasizes scholastic excellence.

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Leander ISD

Leander Independent School District serves about 30,380 students over 37 different campuses. Officials with Leander ISD said their mission is that every student is encouraged, supported and challenged to achieve the highest levels of knowledge, skills, and character.

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Pflugerville ISD

Pflugerville Independent School District serves about 21,280 students over 26 different campuses. The mission of the Pflugerville Independent School District is to provide a quality education with a commitment to excellence by facilitating learning in a safe and nurturing environment.

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Round Rock ISD

Round Rock Independent School District serves about 43,010 students over 46 different campuses. The mission of the RRISD will provide exemplary education, guidance, and encouragement to empower all students or each their individual potential and become contributing members of a diverse community.

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San Marcos CISD

San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District Serves around 7,450 students over 10 different campuses. The academic achievement of all San Marcos CISD students will improve, and the achievement gap among student groups will close. It will provide a culture of high expectations for all students. Career and Technical Education programs at San Marcos CISD will prepare students to excel in a changing workplace. The district will be acknowledged as a district of choice and will maintain fiscal soundness.

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Waco ISD

Waco Independent School District serves about 15,100 students over 31 different campuses. The mission of the Waco ISD is to ensure innovation and excellence in education to prepare all learners for productive engagement in a global society.

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Immunization Information

Immunization Requirements for the 2010-2011 School Year

Texas law requires that most school children get fully immunized before they can be admitted to schools. Starting in the 2009-2010, three new vaccinations are recommended for Seventh graders, including one for meningitis. All vaccine doses administered less than or equal to four days before the minimum interval of age shall be counted as valid.

    3-year-olds and 4-year-olds (PRE K)


  • Four doses of DTP, DTaP, DT

  • Three doses of Polio

  • One dose of MMR on/after first birthday

  • One dose of HIB* on/after 15 months or three doses with the third dose given on/after 1st birthday, and at least two months since dose #2

  • One dose of PCV* on/or after 24 months of age OR 4 doses of PCV with one given after first birthday

  • Three doses of Hepatitis B

  • One dose of Varicella on/after first birthday (if the child has NOT had chickenpox)

  • Two doses of Hepatitis A on/after first birthday (must allow 18 months between doses)

  • *HIB and PCV7 not routinely administered to children younger than five years old.

    Kindergarten through First Grade


  • Five doses of DTP, DTaP, DT with one on/after fourth birthday or four doses if one dose is on/after the fourth birthday

  • Four doses of Polio with one on/after fourth birthday or three doses if one dose is on/after fourth birthday

  • Two doses of MMR on/after first birthday

  • Three doses of Hepatitis B

  • Two doses of Varicella on/after first birthday (if the child has NOT had chickenpox)

  • Two doses of Hepatitis A on/after 1st birthday (must allow 18 months between doses)

  • Ages 7 and up

  • Three doses of DTP containing vaccine with one dose on/after fourth birthday.

    Second Grade through Sixth Grade


  • Five doses of DTP, DTaP, DT, Td, Tdap with one on/after fourth birthday or four doses if one dose is on/after the fourth birthday

  • Four doses of Polio with one on/after fourth birthday or three doses if one dose is on/after fourth birthday

  • Two doses of Measles, one dose of Mumps and one dose of Rubella on/after first birthday

  • Three doses of Hepatitis B

  • One dose of Varicella on/after first birthday (if the child has NOT had chickenpox)

  • Ages 7 and up

  • Three doses of DTP containing vaccine with one dose on/after fourth birthday

    Seventh Grade


  • Three doses of DTP, DTaP, DT, Td, Tdap with one on/after fourth birthday, one dose of Tdap is required within the last five years. Td is acceptable in lieu of Tdap if a contraindication to Pertussis exists

  • Four doses of Polio with one on/after fourth birthday OR three doses if one dose is on/after fourth birthday

  • Two doses of Measles, one dose of Mumps and one dose of Rubella on/after first birthday

  • Three doses of Hepatitis B

  • Two doses of Varicella on/after first birthday (if the child has NOT had chickenpox)

  • One dose of Meningococcal

    Eighth Grade


  • Three doses of DTP, DTaP, DT, Td, Tdap with one on/after fourth birthday

  • One dose of Tdap is required within the last 10 years. Td is acceptable in lieu of Tdap if a contraindication to Pertussis exists

  • Four doses of Polio with one on/after fourth birthday or three doses if one dose is on/after fourth birthday

  • Two doses of Measles, one dose of Mumps and one dose of Rubella on/after the first birthday

  • Three doses of Hepatitis B

  • Two doses of Varicella on/after first birthday (if the child has NOT had chickenpox)

  • One dose of Meningococcal

    Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade


  • Three doses of DTP, DTaP, DT, Td, Tdap with one on/after fourth birthday

  • One dose of Tdap is required within the last 10 years. Td is acceptable in lieu of Tdap if a contraindication to Pertussis exists

  • Four doses of Polio with one on/after fourth birthday or three doses if one dose is on/after fourth birthday

  • Two doses of Measles, one dose Mumps and one dose Rubella on/after the first birthday

  • Three doses of Hepatitis B

  • One dose of Varicella on/after first birthday (if the child has NOT had chickenpox)

This chart summary is not intended as a substitute for consulting the Texas Administrative code, which has other provisions and details.

Exemptions are made for medical or religious reasons, and children classified as homeless may be given a 30-day provisional enrollment without full immunization. Click here for exemption details.

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