Prior to enrollment in FCCPS and as defined by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), families are required to provide health records, proof of physical examination, and certification of immunizations.

FCCPS is partnering with the Health Department to offer FREE STUDENT PHYSICALS on August 7, 2025!
Check the FCCPS Health Services page for information about free Back-to-School Immunization Clinics provided by Fairfax County Health Department throughout the month of August.

Immunizations (all students)

Section 22.1-271.2 of the Code of Virginia outlines School and Day Care Minimum Immunization Requirements.

VDH School Immunization Requirements (English, Spanish)
Immunization certifications may be submitted using page 2 of the School Entrance Health Form MCH 213G (translations available) or another similar form from a health care provider.

Comprehensive physical examination (preschool and elementary only)

Prior to a student entering elementary school in FCCPS for the first time, the student must have a comprehensive physical examination (as defined by the VDH) within the twelve months prior to the school entry date.

The VDH School Entrance Health Form MCH 213G (translations available) must be completed by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant.
Certificate of a physical examination completed by a licensed physician, licensed nurse practitioner or licensed physician's assistant within the 12 months prior to the date the child first enters a U. S. public kindergarten or elementary school.
- FCCPS preschool students are required to have a physical examination no earlier than 12 months prior to kindergarten entry.

Tuberculosis screening (preschool, elementary, and transfer students)

Tuberculosis (TB) screening is required for:

First-time enrollment of students in preschool or elementary as part of the comprehensive physical examination
For students who were born in, resided in, or visited one of the countries on the VDH High Burden TB Countries list for more than four consecutive weeks.

Refer to FCCPS Regulation 9.17.1R for more details and more information, including exemptions.

Registration Checklist

Basic information and documentation

Birth certification

Proof of residency

Previous K-12 academic records

Health and immunization records

Athletics registration

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