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Back-to-school health checklist for Georgia families
Before a Georgia school year: an up-to-date immunization certificate (Form 3231), the screening form (3300) for new students, medication and action plans on file at school, and a well visit if it has been a year. Book in June or July to beat the August rush.
Key takeaways
- Form 3231 (immunizations) is required for new students and updated at 7th grade
- Form 3300 (hearing, vision, dental, nutrition) is required for first-time enrollment
- Asthma, allergy and seizure action plans must be renewed each year
- Sports physicals: bring the GHSA form
- Sleep schedules shift back a week before school starts
Forms Georgia schools require
- Form 3231, Certificate of Immunization: for any child entering a Georgia school or daycare, updated before 7th grade (Tdap and meningococcal) and 11th grade (second meningococcal dose)
- Form 3300, Certificate of Ear, Eye, Dental and Nutrition Screening: for first-time enrollment, within 12 months
- Medication authorization forms: for any medicine given at school, including inhalers and epinephrine
- Action plans: asthma, food allergy, seizure or diabetes plans, signed each year
Timeline
- June–July: book the well visit; most vaccines and forms are done there
- Two weeks before: move bedtime earlier by 15 minutes every few days
- One week before: drop off medications and plans at the school clinic
- First week: expect tiredness and a cold; keep evenings light
Healthy habits that help school
- 9–12 hours of sleep for ages 6–12, 8–10 for teens
- Breakfast with protein
- A water bottle instead of juice
- Screens off an hour before bed
When to call us
- You need forms and the last well visit was more than a year ago
- Your child is behind on vaccines or you cannot find records
- Morning stomach aches or headaches that vanish on weekends: this can be anxiety, and we can help
Go to the emergency room or call 911 if…
- This guide is about planning; for an emergency call 911
Questions parents ask
My child’s vaccine records are from another state. What do I do?
Bring whatever records you have. We enter them into the Georgia registry (GRITS) and issue a Form 3231. Missing doses go on a catch-up schedule.
Not sure? Ask us
Call or text the office during hours, or send a portal message. For emergencies call 911.
(770) 615-7000Trusted further reading
- HealthyChildren.org (opens in new tab)American Academy of Pediatrics