Health Room Contact Information
School Community Health Nurse: Aberash Berhe RN
Email: Aberash_Berhe@mcpsmd.org
Phone: 240-204-5220
School Health Room Technician: Nurul Fatiyah
Email: Nurul_Fatiyah@mcpsmd.org
Phone: 240-204-5220
COVID-19 Symptoms
If your student becomes sick with any one of these Covid symptoms, they should stay home. Please follow up with your pediatrician. A Covid test or a doctor's note stating an alternate diagnosis for the symptom would be needed prior to return to school.
Additionally, your sick student should not return until their symptoms have improved for 24h without the use of fever reducing medication.
- Cough
- Difficulty breathing
- Fever greater than or equal to 100.4 F
- Sore throat
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Severe headache (debilitating)
- New loss of taste or smell
COVID-19 Testing Sites
Click here to view the list of pediatric testing sites in Montgomery County.
View the Maryland website search engine here. Enter your address or zipcode into the search field to view the list of testing sites near you.
Physical Examinations and Immunizations
A physical examination is required for students entering Maryland public schools for the first time or transferring from a private school. The examination must be done within nine months before or six months after enrollment.
Acceptable Proof of Full Immunization Compliance
- Maryland Immunization Certificate 896, or
- Computer form generated by a physician or health clinic
Required Health Forms
- Student Record Card 6 - Health Assessment
- Maryland DHMH Blood Lead Testing Certificate
- Dental Health Form